Working holiday visas extended, new MIQ spaces for specialist workers
Farming groups had called for more dairy farm workers to be allowed in.
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Employer provided false information and took advantage of employees' vulnerability.
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A handful of Asian New Zealanders on the honours list this year.
Russian graduate denied post-study work visa because of disability
INZ says he was likely to impose significant costs and demands on health system.
Prisoner appeals deportation to Samoa
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Changing face of NZ: One in four residents will be Asian by 2043
Stats NZ projections show the changing face of New Zealand.
'Biggest change in a generation' to migrant worker rules
From November, companies wanting to recruit migrant staff will have to be accredited.
Loneliness rising among new migrants in NZ
There's a jump in new migrants feeling lonely most or all of the time.
Kiwis work 'harder not smarter' as productivity growth falls
New Productivity Commission report shows NZ still struggling to lift economic efficiency.
Andrew Barnes: What Govt should demand of wealthy investors coming to NZ
Businessman Andrew Barnes on why we should expect more of wealthy investors coming to NZ.
Revealed: The new New Zealand - move over Boomer, the rise of the Millennial
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MP Erica Stanford: I can't not scream from every rooftop
The blooming of National MP Erica Stanford.
Māori, Pasifika, Asians say racism on the rise - survey
The pandemic has led to a global increase in anti-Asian hate.
'Plain migrant scapegoating': Govt faces backlash over immigration 'reset'
The Government has signalled cuts to the number of incoming temporary migrants.
Immigration shake-up labelled confusing by critics
Critics say the Government's latest immigration message is confusing and worrying.
'Please save my life': Asylum seekers allege prison rape, assaults
The Government is being urged to immediately end detaining asylum seekers in prison.
Govt targets rich investors in Covid-19 immigration 'reset'
Businesses will also not be able to rely on cheap labour from overseas anymore.
Focus: Government 'reset' of immigration settings
Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash said the new border exceptions would allow more than 200 wealthy international investors to come to New Zealand over the next 12 months. Video / Mark Mitchell
From high to low: Record migration plunge on full year of border closure
The first full year of closed borders is reflected in the latest migration numbers
Land of the big, rich crowd: 220 wealthy foreigners to arrive in NZ for investment, new jobs
Up to 220 individuals will be identified and invited to come into New Zealand.
Editorial: Coming battle for skilled workers and investors
EDITORIAL: Our long-term problems are harder to sort out than vaccinations and reopening.
Liam Dann: Why Robertson won't match big-spending Aussies
Finance Minister needs to be prepared for backlash as he sticks to middle path on Budget.
Duo admit defrauding wealthy overseas investor in multimillion-dollar scam
Judge says "five species of fraud" used to con investor into parting with $6 million.
Opinion: Time to show kindness to suffering migrant families
Opinion: 'Migrants have made this their home, often giving everything up to come here.'
Five wealthy investors granted border exemptions, then residency
An immigration advisor has questioned why hundreds of others must wait until borders open.
'Very unwell' staffer at NZ High Commission in India sparked oxygen plea
High Commission has apologised for the incorrect process is used to get an oxygen tank.
Green Party wants overhaul of 'broken' immigration system
They say it treats "migrant workers as cheap labour and second class citizens".
Immigration NZ investigating allegations of migrant sex work in Wellington
Concerns were raised three times between July 2018 and January 2020.
Liam Dann: The next massive economic experiment - opening our borders
Immigration is the unknown variable when economists try to forecast the next few years.
'Systemic problems' at migrant women's charity Shakti, say former staff
Seven women claim exploitative conditions and lack of accountability at the top.
Derek Cheng: How the Govt opened the transtasman bubble without raising risk
A travel bubble freed up 1300 MIQ rooms - how the Govt closed the door on Covid risk.
Immigration NZ apologises and refunds over covert residence policy
INZ has apologised for cherry-picking highly-paid residence applications. Photo / 123RF
Migrant accepted for med school feels trapped by family's visa delays
Migrants are feeling lost with no indication of visa status in regards of work, study etc