An Afghan man who spent years risking his life translating for New Zealand troops in Afghanistan is reportedly finding it hard to get a job in his new home.
Raza Khadim was among 30 Afghan interpreters who, along with their families, were granted residency in New Zealand for serving Kiwi troops and police stationed in Bamiyan.
They moved to Hamilton where they were to forge a new life for themselves, but it hasn't been that easy.
Fairfax reported that Mr Khadim, who spent six years forking as an interpreter for the Provincial Reconstruction Team had been refused work because he was "not local" enough.
"The problem I face is the refusal to give us a chance. The answers from people here have been: We want someone local with local experience. That is the challenge. What we need is someone to give us the first opportunity," he told Fairfax.
