*Update*
The extended pilot of the Community Refugee Sponsorship programme that started in 2021 is coming to an end in June 2025.
Immigration New Zealand does no longer accept applications from potential sponsor groups at this point. ​​200 refugee places were allocated to the extended pilot programme. As at May 2025, close to 190 sponsored refugees have arrived and are settling into communities across the country. No additional places are available at this time.
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Join us in our advocacy efforts to make the Community Refugee Sponsorship programme a permanent complementary refugee pathway to Aotearoa New Zealand!
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We will keep you informed of any developments.
As an Approved Sponsor, your organisation must show they have the skills and knowledge to support vulnerable people, that you embrace diversity and are open to other religions and cultures. If that sounds like you, you're in the right place - keep reading!
We are excited that you are considering sponsoring a refugee in your local community.
We hope that you will find the information you need to make an informed decision.
