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.