Michael Woodhouse
Govt rejects claims KiwiBuild won't meet target
The Government is rejecting an official estimate its Kiwibuild programme will lead to far fewer private homes being built. The Labour-led government plans to build 100,000 affordable houses over the… Audio
2017 deadliest year in forestry since 2013
2017 has become the deadliest year in forestry since 2013 after a fifth person was killed last week. Now the government is being called on to look at why safety standards still aren't being met. Audio
Labour 'concerned' about job selling to Indian students
Immigration NZ suspects some tertiary institution staff working with the Indian student market are involved in fraud and corruption. Labour's immigration spokesperson Iain Lees-Galloway tells Morning… Audio
Michael Woodhouse justifies migrant rules despite wrath
The government has watered down its new immigration rules. Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse says consultation feedback caused the change. Audio
The Anatomy of a Question
It was a tumultuous week in Parliament and we analyse one afternoon’s action for the strategies behind the ruckus. Audio
The Anatomy of a Question
It was a tumultuous week in Parliament and we analyse one afternoon’s action for the strategies behind the ruckus.
AudioImpassioned plea to increase refugee numbers
In 2003 Yibeth Morales Ayala, her parents and younger sister were granted refugee status in New Zealand. Last week she spoke at an event attended by the Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse, the UN… Audio
Labour's immigration policy would have a "significant negative effect"
The Minister of Immigration, Michael Woodhouse, says Labour's immigration policy to cut migrant numbers by 20,000 to 30,000 a year would have a "significant negative effect". He says he wants New… Audio
Visa changes could rob South Otago schools of global flavour
School principals in South Otago are calling the Government's new immigration rules short-sighted, fearful rural communities in the area, which would otherwise have been under threat of decline, would… Audio
Two days after pay equity settlement, new bill slammed
A proposed bill will change the way jobs are compared and, according to unions, restrict the ability of workers to argue gender discrimination when putting their case for pay equity. It comes just two… Audio
Government announces new immigration rules
Employers who hire immigrants for jobs they struggle to fill with New Zealand workers say the government's changes to the immigration rules are going to make life more difficult for them. The Minister… Audio
Concerns raised about NZ Pacific visa lottery
Concerns are being raised that the special resident visa scheme offered by the New Zealand government to some pacific countries is not working the way it's intended to. Audio
Tighter NZ immigration policies lead to big fall in migration
Despite record immigration levels in New Zealand, tighter immigration policies have led to significant falls in the number of approved Pacific migrants over the last five years. Audio
Indian students facing imminent deportation take haven in church
Police have arrested one of the 12 Indian students facing deportation because their immigration agents submitted fraudulent financial statements. Video, Audio
Workplace death toll rate is trending down - Woodhouse
The Workplace Safety Minister, Michael Woodhouse, says the workplace death toll rate is trending down, despite higher death rate than 2015. Audio
Government tightens residency rules for migrants
The Government has temporarily stopped the parents of mainly Chinese and Indian residents from migrating to New Zealand saying they're a multi-million dollar burden on taxpayers. Michael Woodhouse… Audio
Michael Woodhouse discusses new immigration targets
The government has cut its permanent residency target by five percent, following months of debate about the pressure of record migration. Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Immigration Minister on fraud in Indian immigration system
150 Indian students facing deportation cannot blame their agents and advisors for fraudulent documentation, Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse says. Audio
Woodhouse defends NZ's vetting process in light of stats
The Immigration Minister, Michael Woodhouse, denies the Government is doing a poor job of vetting people who come to New Zealand Winston Peters says 1600 people who claimed asylum are cheating New… Audio
Govt: Immigration is under control.
Immmigration Minister Michael Woodhouse defends immigration decisons - and some of the more unusual jobs that have been filled for foreigners. Audio
