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New Faces, New Futures: New Zealand

Data table for Figure 7.6

Problems migrants encountered finding suitable housing
Problem %
Other 17.9
Difficulties with English language 2.9
Discrimination towards migrants from property owner or agent 5.4
Housing not available near public transport 6.5
Available housing too small for my household 14.1
Had to wait for suitable housing 16.7
Costs of moving or setting up a new household too high 19.4
Only poor quality housing available 27.6
No suitable housing available in the area I wanted to live 35.7
Rent or mortgage costs are too high 58.8

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