Story: Migrant and refugee organisations

Learning to live in New Zealand (1st of 3)

Learning to live in New Zealand

The ability to drive legally, safely and enjoyably on New Zealand roads is a very valuable skill for new migrants and refugees. Several migrant and refugee groups offer driving instruction as part of their services. However African refugee and sole mother of four Odette Ntezicimpa decided to set up her own Mobile Driving School to cater for women like herself.

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Mark Derby, 'Migrant and refugee organisations - Refugee organisations', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/27490/learning-to-live-in-new-zealand (accessed 19 March 2024)

Story by Mark Derby, published 5 May 2011, reviewed & revised 22 May 2018