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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 04 HOMELINK Facts do not stack up to immigration numbers Aaron Simon Martin There has been a great deal of press coverage given to the number of long-term arrivals and the number of work visas being issued. It is often accompanied by an undertone of racism. The debate is not often accompanied by detailed analysis of the numbers that are quoted. Often ‘long-term arrivals’ is a term of reference used by the Department of Statistics to label people who are entering New Zealand for long periods of time, but not necessarily with the intention of residing or holding a resident visa. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment data will show that over the 2014-2015 year, just over 42,000 resident visas were issued. People fail to appreciate the figure is representative of the number of people. When looked in that context, it is not a significant ‘influx of migrants.’ Misunderstood facts Most commentators also fail to realise that a significant portion of resident visa applicants are relationships with New Zealand citizen and residents or are international students who have acquired skilled jobs that allow them to transition to residence. For an international student, it will often take at least four years from the time they are first issued a student Visa to get residence Likewise, the statistics for the issue of work visas are seldom analysed in detail. Commentators fail to realise a significant portion of those work visas relate to students who are entitled to a one-year open work Visa on completion of their studies. Those students can get a further two-year work Visa after that provided they obtain a job commensurate with their qualification. Some of those work visas are issued to people who have already applied for skilled migrant residence status but are yet to have their applications decided. Those applications of course involve them having a job offer. ‘Relationship Visas’ There are also a large number of work visas issued to those people who are in relationships with New Zealanders. None of these work visas needs to be labour market tested. In other words, the Work Visa authorises work for any employer; or the employer does not need to prove they cannot find a New Zealander to do the job. New Zealand also has a significant number of work visas issued under reciprocal Working Holiday Schemes. Those schemes entitle young people from various countries to come to New Zealand to work in return for our young people being able to go and work in those countries. This is how most young New Zealanders travel overseas working their way through the OE. If those work visas are taken out of the statistics, there are Cancer patients sought for card-sorting study Nicole Cameron you wearing a wig?’ is the kind of question that a young person with ‘Are cancer might be asked. Whether it makes them feel embarrassed or supported depends on how the question is delivered and interpreted. I am seeking about 30 people aged between 16 and 25 years who have been diagnosed and treated for cancer to take part in a card-sorting task in which participants are required to group similar kinds of social interactions. I will collate the results of the card-sorting exercise to form a multi-dimensional model to map the emotional interactions of young people with cancer. Social support Using the model, I want to find out more about communication experiences, needs and sensitivities of young people with cancer. The findings will form the basis for producing information that will help families, friends and health professionals provide the right kinds of support for young people with cancer. Social support is an essential part of a person’s experience with cancer. But social support can be both positive and negative, and unfortunately the latter can be detrimental to a person’s physical and psychological health. Examples of comments and reactions the participants might have experienced and are being asked to sort are: “Over-protective of me”; “Told me, ‘You’ll be fine’’’; “Whispered about me”; “Assumed that now treatment is over I am fine”; “Commented that I look good”; and “Shared their own experiences with cancer.” I would like to find out, for example, if participants believe practical assistance and concerned questions have a similar emotional impact, of if they rate questions about their treatment as similar to questions about their bodies, or consider these to be different concepts. Personal experience My desire to research this topic was sparked by my own experiences as teenage cancer patient, and awareness of the unique challenges for people in this age group in dealing with what can be a life-threatening condition during a significant time of their development. My study addresses the social aspects of cancer in the context of youth development, when self-consciousness about body image, emerging sexuality, emotional turbulence and peer pressure are keenly felt. Being diagnosed and treated for cancer, and managing visible side effects (such as hair loss, weight gain and disfigurement), can add another whole dimension to the turmoil of youth, she says. Understanding relationships The model that will be created from the responses will help to not a large number of foreign workers taking New Zealanders’ jobs. The balance of the work visas that are issued are because the employer has proven they cannot find a New Zealander to do the job. Birth Statistics New Zealand has had a historically low birth rate. We have an increasing aged population. Until those things change, we must add to the pool of taxpayers to assist in maintaining the provision of public services (education, health, police, pensions, ACC et cetera) that we enjoy. Often, people forget that those migrating to New Zealand Skilled Migrants come here with a strong desire to work hard, succeed and lead a peaceful life. Those are qualities any country should be pleased to accept. These people are an asset to New Zealand. They work hard because of one simple truth – when you migrate to another country failure is not an option. Aaron Simon Martin is Barrister and Solicitor, employed as Senior Associate and Immigration Specialist at Turner Hopkins Solicitors based in Auckland. provide an understanding of the relationships between interactions in a similar way to how a globe represents the approximate distances between countries, she says. An understanding of these relationships should support researchers to apprehend the role and importance of psychosocial interactions to adolescents and young adults who experience cancer. I know from experience what it is like when people unintentionally say the wrong thing, or do not know what to say when talking to a young person with cancer. The card-sorting test takes about one hour to complete. Participants will receive the material via post, and after completion participants will receive a $20 gift card. Nicole Cameron is a Psychology doctoral student at Massey University. She is seen here with the cards designed for her project.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 Diversity Job Fair next month Guilia Pimental Migrant unemployment has been a growing concern in New Zealand despite the huge demand in the labour market. Hence, the Diversity Job Fair (DJF) organised by Migrant Action Trust (MAT), a non-profit organisation supporting new migrants into employment and settlement in September last year attracted more than 1000 migrants. This year’s DJF will be held on Saturday, October 1, at the AUT Sir Paul Reeves Building with the theme ‘Migrant Employment & Settlement Expo.’ It aims to tailor-fit every session to equip migrant job seekers to become ‘Job-Ready’ with the hope of helping prepare migrants to be more knowledgeable about the New Zealand job market. Addressing issues Aimed to be a catalyst to tackle the issues of unemployment, the event is created for migrants to gain a greater chance of having a better life in this country. What makes this expo unique is that it will not only create a platform for employers and job seekers to interact and to network, but also the sessions are customised to fit migrants’ jobsearch needs. Job seekers will have an opportunity to hear successful stories from migrant workers and discuss about the ins and outs of their respective industries. These job sectors include retail, hospitality, health, IT, business, admin and marketing, engineering and food manufacturing. The event will provide the networking platform, the tools, and the job-search hacks to inspire, encourage, motivate and empower migrants to have a voice and stand in New Zealand, proving that their skills, know-how and global experience are potential assets to the country. New segments MAT has gathered skilled and professional people to run the CV and cover letter checking and mock interviews so job seekers can get an actual experience of how application processes actually happen, in hopes that it can help build their confidence and skill in handling such situations. DJF is introducing two new segments this year, namely the ‘Entrepreneur Session’ and the ‘International Student Forum.’ Guilia Pimentel is Diversity Job Fair 2016 Coordinator at Migrant Action Trust HOMELINK 05
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