Maori harmed by immigration...

**Beemer** · 17th April 2007, 12:34

On Stuff this morning:

Immigration hurts Maori - economist
By PAUL EASTON - The Dominion Post | Tuesday, 17 April 2007

Immigration is harming Maori and pushing house prices beyond reach of first-home buyers, says a Massey University economist.

Greg Clydesdale has made public the results of a study on the economic effects of immigration.

He says it shows Maori are being harmed by large numbers of unskilled or low-skilled immigrants allowed in on humanitarian and family reunification grounds.

"They made up 40 per cent of the annual total of immigrants and compete with Maori for jobs, state housing and social services.

"Limited resources are being split between Maori and Pacific Islanders."

Mmn, is this guy saying that all Maori are unskilled or low-skilled? I wonder what the answer could be - what about upskilling? Now there's a thought...

**Paul in NZ** · 17th April 2007, 12:36

Yes - what he says is quite true BUT upskilling is a seperate issue and it is being addressed slowly (it's always going to be slow).

**Mr Merde** · 17th April 2007, 12:37

Interesting.

Do you have a link to the article.

I have my views but will just sit back for a breather first.

Mr

**Finn** · 17th April 2007, 12:39

Maori don't like competition.

**Marmoot** · 17th April 2007, 12:42

A few weeks ago there was a claim about Maori being harmed by too many white immigrants from English speaking countries (mainly UK and South Africa).

**one-speed** · 17th April 2007, 12:46

send them to the bay plenty of fruit work.
the goverment just about to import immigrants to do this and we even gonna train them.
shit we even building them a backpackers

**Dave Lobster** · 17th April 2007, 12:47

Here's an idea.. how about stop letting unskilled people in - whatever country they come from. That way, the low skilled locals wont have competition.

I'd be interested to know how 'unskilled' white people are getting in (for good) though. Its not as if they can claim to be refugees.

**Finn** · 17th April 2007, 12:51

Originally Posted by Dave Lobster

Here's an idea.. how about stop letting unskilled people in - whatever country they come from. That way, the low skilled locals wont have competition.

I'd be interested to know how 'unskilled' white people are getting in (for good) though. Its not as if they can claim to be refugees.

You're assuming that NZ's very own unskilled actually want to work.

**Dave Lobster** · 17th April 2007, 12:53

Originally Posted by Finn

You're assuming that NZ's very own unskilled actually want to work.

Isn't car stealing, windscreen washing and drinking classed as work?

**Paul in NZ** · 17th April 2007, 12:54

Originally Posted by Dave Lobster

Here's an idea.. how about stop letting unskilled people in - whatever country they come from. That way, the low skilled locals wont have competition.

I'd be interested to know how 'unskilled' white people are getting in (for good) though. Its not as if they can claim to be refugees.

How about we just plain stop pretending we are a part of the international community and stop letting people in full stop...

**Dave Lobster** · 17th April 2007, 12:57

Because other countries that are accomodating of Kiwis might not be too amused..

**jonbuoy** · 17th April 2007, 12:57

How the hell do non skilled people even get visas? My girlfriend from Ireland tried twice and was declined as "other New Zealanders could do the job". WTF??

**Finn** · 17th April 2007, 13:02

Originally Posted by jonbuoy

How the hell do non skilled people even get visas? My girlfriend from Ireland tried twice and was declined as "other New Zealanders could do the job". WTF??

Perhaps you should ask Helen.

**Disco Dan** · 17th April 2007, 13:10

Originally Posted by jonbuoy

How the hell do non skilled people even get visas? My girlfriend from Ireland tried twice and was declined as "other New Zealanders could do the job". WTF??

Im guessing she is white? unless your a minority group you dont have a sh*t show....