But this rather miserly increase reflects the Government's dominant view that refugees represent a cost, not an asset. The refugee sector also understands the huge potential that young refugees hold. Those tasked with helping new arrivals know their value and want quota doubled, writes Louise Humpage. Given uncertain and limited funding is endemic in the refugee sector, they know what is achievable. Dr Louise Humpage is an Associate Professor in Sociology at the University of Auckland.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 15, 2016 16:52 UTC