Temporary migrants’ settlement experiences are vital to the success of the New Zealand Residence Programme. More than 8 out of every 10 people approved permanent residence in New Zealand have previous experience as a temporary migrant. This ‘At a Glance’ presents key findings about the short-term settlement outcomes of temporary migrant workers from the 2009 Migrants Survey (Pilot).
The 2009 Migrants Survey (Pilot) took place between August and October 2009 and achieved a sample of 572 temporary workers.