8 out of 10 New Zealand parents want kids to learn Mandarin – survey

A new survey shows eight out of 10 New Zealanders think children should learn a second language at school, with Mandarin being the most popular choice.

一份新的调查报告显示，80%的新西兰家长认为孩子应该在学校接受外语教育，而汉语是他们的外语首选。

The finding is part of a study into Kiwis' perceptions of people from Asia.

该调查发现也能展现新西兰人开始加深对亚裔的研究。

Dr Andrew Butcher, research director for Asia New Zealand, says there has been a "real uptick" in recent years of New Zealanders accepting Asians as part of our society.

亚洲新西兰基金会研究主任Andrew Butcher博士称：“近年来，新西兰人的确越来越能接受亚裔作为我们社会的一份子“。

"They're having more contact with Asians in schools, in the workplace, through families, through festivals," he said on Firstline this morning.

Andrew Butcher博士指出：“他们与亚裔接触的机会越来越多，包括学校、工作场合、家庭、节日等。”

He points to Lydia Ko as an example of an Asian New Zealander who's being celebrated as a Kiwi first and foremost.

Lydia Ko是亚裔新西兰人的典型例子，她被评为新西兰先进个人。

But the survey also showed a growing resentment towards Asians in regards to rising housing prices in Auckland.

然而，该调查还显示，越来越多的新西兰人开始厌恨亚裔人，因为他们推高了奥克兰的房价。