Settling In Palmerston North and Feilding - Human Rights Commission

Key FindingsA number of key findings emerged from the consultation and research activities. The key findings are clustered into the following areas offocus:Access to ServicesSafety and SecurityAppreciation of DiversityPositive AgeingHousingEconomic Well-beingHealthy LifestyleKnowledge and SkillsInternational StudentsFamilies and ChildrenVibrant and Optimistic Young PeopleManawatu Multicultural CentreSome of the issues that emerged were specific to particular newcomer groups but most were of general concern to migrants and new settlersin Palmerston North and Feilding. Consequently, for each of the key findings areas, the information gathered has been considered togetherand analysed in terms of the key issues, what is working well currently and suggested further actions and action partners 23 . Where it is useful,however, issues pertaining to a particular newcomer group have been highlighted. For each section, the focus group material has beenreproduced, unchanged, to provide an authentic backdrop to the analysis. This information is extremely useful and provides a basis from whichto determine priorities for future investment to improve the settling in process for newcomers to Palmerston North and Feilding. It is importantto note that, while many of the issues raised by newcomers relate directly to their experiences as refugees and migrants, other issues mayalso be of concern to the wider community.SETTLING IN PALMERSTON NORTH AND FEILDING23There is some overlap across the areas, particularly in relation to suggested further action. However,actions and action partners have been repeated, where relevant, so that each sector report can beconsidered independently.23