Indians began immigrating to New Zealand in the late 18th century due to overpopulation, lack of employment, and low wages in India (push factors). They were drawn to New Zealand's clean environment and greater opportunities (pull factors). The number of Indian immigrants grew slowly at first, reaching only 195 by 1916, but increased rapidly in recent decades, with over 106,000 Indians living in New Zealand by 2006. Indian immigrants faced challenges including racism from New Zealanders and difficulties leaving behind their families and homes in India.

3. Overpopulation, underemployment and underpaid.

4. Pull: Clean environment, not overpopulated and not underpaid.

6. Overpopulation, underemployment and underpaid.

7. Pull: Clean environment, not overpopulated and not underpaid.

9. In 1846 there were 46 Indians in New Zealand.

10. 1916 there were only 181 male Indians and 14 females had arrived.

11. 2006 there was over 106,000 Indians calling New Zealand home.

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