Desperate job-seeking Asians are not only taking on Anglicised first names but also officially ditching their traditional surnames for European-sounding ones in the hope that will help them find work in New Zealand.One Chinese woman even changed her name to Brenda Jones in an attempt to get a job interview in the tough economic climate.
Since March last year, 2029 immigrants have registered to change their names, with the top five countries of origin being Samoa (291), China (264), India (152), Iraq (98) and Malaysia (97).
Other countries with significant numbers include Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia and Singapore.Full Story
