E. v. KUEHNELT-LEDDIHN
“Australasia” is, of course, not a popular name with New Zealanders. They sense in it some hint of Australian annexationism. In addition, it reminds them of their proximity to the enormous Asian continent. Even so, it is unquestionable that the several cultures suggested by the term Australasia are well represented in New Zealand. The largest city, Auckland, has changed considerably over the last six years. The amount of traffic in this previously staid and somnolent town of half a million has doubled, and the number of skyscrapers has trebled. Tourists are coming in ever increasing numbers, forcing the immigration authorities to liberalize their policies. Incidentally, immigration is still, as ever, at the discretion of the government, and no recourse from its decision is possible.
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