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Survey: Kiwis still have concerns about immigrants

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Newstalk ZB staff,
Publish Date
Thu, 20 Sep 2018, 2:01PM
An Ipsos survey has revealed Kiwis concerns around refugees and immigrants. (Photo / NZ Herald)
An Ipsos survey has revealed Kiwis concerns around refugees and immigrants. (Photo / NZ Herald)

Survey: Kiwis still have concerns about immigrants

Author
Newstalk ZB staff,
Publish Date
Thu, 20 Sep 2018, 2:01PM

Kiwis continue to be concerned about immigrants putting pressure on public services - but they're less worried about jobs.

Ipsos surveyed about 600 people about immigration and refugees.

Just over half agreed immigration has put too much pressure on transport, health and education.

That was in line with the results from the previous two years.

However, fewer people think immigrants have made it more difficult for Kiwis to get jobs.

37 percent agreed, compared to about 45 percent in the previous two years.

The Government is planning to increase the refugee quota to 1500, but not until mid-2020.

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