 To accommodate the increased refugee quota in 2020 and the pressure in other regions, five more regions – Levin, Masterton, Blenheim, Timaru and Ashburton – have been added as resettlement locations.Asylum seekers who apply for refugee status on shore are equally likely to be held either in prison or the Mangere refugee reception centre.If they are found to be genuine refugees they will be granted residence, then they are technically able to access Social welfare in New Zealand and the same benefits provided by the state as any permanent resident.