As a South African immigrant you will face many challenges purely based on your identity. NZ attitude towards racism is controversial and contradictory. It is an issue that polarises the nation in two basic groups, the so called liberals (representing the group that protested against SA rugby) and the extreme conservatives, reminiscent of Neo Nazi groups (Afrikaner weerstandsbeweging). It is a paradox though, because both groups portray aggressive anti Asian sentiment, arguing that Asian immigration will develop into a situation where it outnumbers Kiwis and therefore it is not racism.

It remains uncertain how that differs from the South African apartheid situation, which was an official statement of segregation based on a fear of being outnumbered.

Note however, as a SA immigrant, you will not face controversial opposition from Kiwis only. The largest immigration group in NZ is British, who have generally made no secret of their dislike of South African immigrants overseas.