The choice was straightforward for Hamidullah Asadi, a member of Afghanistan's minority Hazara community wait for the next deadly attack or join a growing militia in the mountains. After spending months recovering from grave injuries inflicted by an Islamic State (IS) suicide bomber, he was ready to fight. "We were forced to take up arms," said Asadi, now a spokesman for the Resistance for Justice Movement a band of Hazara fighters based.
Ali Haidari talks the beehive, university and doubling the refugee quota.
In the second of our three-part series on refugees who have made the capital their home, Mandy Te spoke to Ali Haidari
, a 19-year-old university student who studies law, political science and public policy at Victoria University of Wellington.
Tell us about yourself. I arrived in New Zealand in 2013 and had no English language understanding or speaking skills. I tried to learn as fast as possible. Education is my priority in life after my family and friends. I always try my best to do well and achieve my goals. I see myself as someone who is very motivated, caring, kind, punctual and organised.