Media Releases

New Chief Executive for Refugee Services

The interim board of Refugee Services Aotearoa New Zealand has appointed Heather Hayden as the organisation’s new Chief Executive.

An inspiring story of courage and perseverance

Oct 2008

Jorge Sandoval was a political refugee arriving in New Zealand from Chile in 1976.

Jorge Sandoval - Surviving Pinochet - by Peter Bidwell. Published by Steele Roberts. The extraordinaryand compelling story of Jorge Sandoval who has overcome huge odds to become a leading New Zealand citizen. Jorge was still a schoolboy in Chile when arrested in 1973 in front of his bewildered family. A member of a student undion and linked to supporters of the ousted president Allende, he was targeted by Pinochet's brutal regime.

Jorge has kindly offered to donate $10 from the sale of each book to Refugee Services. By buying Jorge's book, you can make a difference. More information and press release: Click here

New chapter for Refugee Services

We are proud to officially introduce you to our new identity. After many years as RMS Refugee Resettlement, the agency is about to begin a new chapter in its history by becoming: “Refugee Services Aotearoa New Zealand”