migration topic definitions

2026

Migrant

A person who moves away from their usual place of residence.

Tauiwi

A Maori term to refer non-maori person or a foreigner.

Tangata Whenua

Translates to “people of the land” - indigenious or native people

Emigrate

To leave your home country to go and live permanently in another country.

Push Factor

Reasons that would make you want to leave your country

Pull factor

A positive reason that attracts someone to migrate somewhere.

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