Afghani interpreter families safe at last
After risking their lives to assist Kiwi troops, Afghan interpreters and their families were given a chance of a safer life in NZ. Shabnam Dastgheib catches up …
Nine Afghan interpreters and families get NZ residency
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has announced his decision to grant New Zealand residence to nine Afghan interpreters and 26 family members. “Local interpreters worked on …
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New Afghan Kiwis raring to go
“We haven’t come here to sit and eat” was the message delivered by 10 Afghan interpreters as they began the hunt for jobs in their …
A warm welcome to the Afghani families
Heartfelt gratitude was shared on both sides at the powhiri welcoming Afghani interpreters to Hamilton. The New Zealand Army awarded service medals to each of …
Interpreters’ lives were ‘under threat’
The head of the New Zealand army says the lives of Afghan interpreters would almost certainly have been threatened had they not been given the …
Afghan interpreters welcomed to Hamilton
Raza Khadim will be a father in September. His wife is expecting a boy. It’s one reason why he’s thankful to be here, in Hamilton, …
Afghan Interpreters Receive NZ Medals
Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman welcomes today’s presentation of New Zealand operational medals to the 30 Afghan interpreters who have resettled in New Zealand. “I …
Afghans face Kiwi culture shock
Palmerston North volunteers are working hard to soften the culture shock for Afghan interpreters and their families who arrive tomorrow to face translating their lives …
Afghan interpreter families officially welcomed
Children’s laughter filled the hall at Government House in Auckland as 30 Afghan interpreters and their families were officially welcomed into New Zealand. Yesterday the …
