In his article for The Conversation, Professor Jay Marlowe urges New Zealand to reflect on how it can better support refugees and asylum seekers. He highlights the need to end the detention of some asylum seekers, honour resettlement commitments disrupted by border closures, and ensure equal support regardless of how individuals arrive. Professor Marlowe advocates for a genuine “fair go” through both short-term assistance and long-term inclusion, so refugees can truly belong and thrive in Aotearoa. Read more: New Zealand has one of the lowest numbers of refugees per capita in the world — there is room for many more