28 Feb 2022

New Zealanders volunteer for new refugee settlement scheme

From Morning Report, 8:45 am on 28 February 2022

New Zealanders are putting their hands up to help settle refugees, through a new community sponsorship scheme that's on top of the Government quota.

Amnesty International is a strong supporter of the scheme, but argues the criteria are too strict and will exclude the refugees most desperately in need of a safe haven.

Ruth Hill reports.