Tim Maurice

Guest writer

Behrouz Boochani pictured in Christchurch where he was
invited by the Word Festival. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Behrouz Boochani should think twice before claiming asylum in New Zealand

By Tim Maurice | 20th November, 2019

Sri Lankan asylum seekers hold signs and plead for assistance as they seek asylum to New Zealand onboard the MV Alicia, after refusing to leave their boat for four days on July 13, 2011 in Bintan, Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo by Yuli Seperi/Getty Images)

What it’s like to seek asylum in New Zealand

For those attempting to seek asylum in New Zealand, the path is rarely straightforward. Tim Maurice of Asylum Seekers Support Trust gives us a glimpse of life as an asylum seeker.

By Tim Maurice | 7th June, 2019