Immigration
Controversial US billionaire eyes permanent move to NZ
The controversial figure made the suggestion on an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience.
Immigration New Zealand looking at expanding overseas staff
It comes less than three years after it closed its last major offshore office.
Efforts urged to stop abuse of accredited employer visas for human trafficking and slavery
The Human Rights Commission is calling for an enforceable framework for ethical recruitment, meaningful business checks, and stronger compliance action.
Pacific leaders push for visa-free regional travel
Leaders in the Pacific are seeking freer movement of people within the region. Audio
New seasonal work visa a temporary measure
The Immigration Minister says longer term changes to the accredited employer work visa will be announced in December. Audio
Government introduces seasonal work visa sub-category
The minister says it will address demand for workers for upcoming seasonal peaks.
Govt to raise cap on seasonal workers coming to NZ
The Government is raising the cap on seasonal workers coming into the country in a bid to help the horticulture and viticulture industries. Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Nadine Tunley spoke… Audio
Visa fee hikes: 'Risky move by NZ', advisor says
Advisors worry raising visa processing fees by such significant amounts could deter migrants from seeking work in Aoteaora.
Visa fees set to rise from October
Applicants from Pacific countries will largely escape the steep increase.
Actor, directors, make-up artist among record number of asylum claimants
More than 2300 claimed refugee status once they arrived in New Zealand in the 12 months to July.
Misinformation driving anti-immigration violence across Britain
Anti-immigration protesters "absolutely bent on violence" broke hotel windows and set bins on fire in northern England on Sunday.
"A hard-won love" - BIPOC women on their careers in New Zealand (Part 1)
In part one of four conversations, four black women in New Zealand share their experiences of carving out careers for themselves in New Zealand to becoming leaders in their own fields - from… Audio
INZ's visa processing systems are 'creaking' - briefing
Immigration New Zealand has warned the government that risk intelligence systems and information technology to carry out visa processing are "creaking".
Migrants forced to 'spill their guts' to the media - Green Party
Migrants wronged by the system shouldn't have to go through media campaigns to be heard, the party says.
Immigration says biometrics project didn't need Cabinet approval
The upgrade is due to go live in October with improved photograph-matching aimed at speeding up the process for confirming identities.
Rules changed for children of adults in visa limbo
Migrant young people who were previously left in limbo waiting for their parents' residency will now legally be able to work. The government has announced those eligible will be able to work up to 20… Audio
Migrant school leavers to be able to get part-time work
The change is due to be implemented by the end of October.
Migrant worker says agent claimed asylum benefit in his name
An agent offering migrant employment and visa services has been accused of using a vulnerable migrant worker's details to fraudulently obtain more than $17,000 in benefits.
NZ brain drain likely to continue until interest rates drop - recruiter
The latest migration statistics are "quite phenomenal", a recruitment agency director says. Audio
New UK leader Starmer declares Rwanda deportation plan 'dead and buried'
Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would scrap a controversial plan to fly thousands of asylum seekers from Britain to Rwanda in his first major policy announcement.
