In the Southern Hemisphere, there is a small country that is often overlooked by the world --- New Zealand, which has become a typical immigration country due to immigrants from various countries arriving here for various reasons. It is renowned for its beautiful natural environment, social safety, and the happiness of its people. The diverse cultural atmosphere is also shaped by immigrants from around the world.
Therefore, this has become an important factor in attracting more immigrants. After all, leaving one’s hometown to come to another country requires a great deal of courage and effort, but it also necessitates more support from the outside. In this regard, the New Zealand government provides various support and services for immigrants that are very comprehensive, even exceeding what one might imagine. Some commentators have said, "The life and death of New Zealanders are covered by the state."
For example, the government offers support such as free public healthcare, free childbirth services, free education, free government housing, government pensions, child allowances, unemployment benefits, household allowances, sickness benefits, widow allowances, emergency assistance, accident medical payments, housing allowances, student allowances, stationery fees, student holiday subsidies, milk subsidies, and many other benefits.
Various ethnic groups, communities, and organizations also provide a wide range of support and services for immigrants.
For instance, hospitals and medical centers offer services in Chinese, and communities provide free English learning, guidance on New Zealand traffic rules, hairdressing services, IT support services, and more. For example, the "Chinese Assistance Association" within the Chinese community in New Zealand offers various assistance to preschool children, students of all ages, working professionals, full-time mothers, and the elderly, including a wealth of training courses, lectures, and various support services.