Immigration
National Party says government change to immigration settings should have come sooner
The National Party says the government's decision to add migrant nurses to the direct pathway to residence is welcome, but should have happened a year ago.
Nurses, specialist doctors and midwives… Audio
Visa processing delays cloud Christmas reunion plans
As the last 12 days until Christmas loom, some families are despairing over visitor visa delays which mean they will not see parents and grandparents until next year.
Immigration Minister on residency fast-track for nurses
Immigration Minister Michael Wood says the latest immigration changes come as there's more competition in the global environment.
Wood told Checkpoint as there are shortages in sectors like nursing… Video, Audio
Nurses eligible for immediate residency under immigration changes
Nurses, specialist doctors and midwives will be added to the straight-to-residence pathway among a range of new immigration settings announced by Immigration Minister Michael Wood.
Immigration accidentally gives two visas to some applicants
It is the latest in a series of glitches in the $56.6m ADEPT computer system, which was introduced to streamline visa operations.
From 'zero' English to jobs in months: Ukrainian refugees adjust to life in NZ
Ukrainan refugees who could barely say the English alphabet upon arrival in Aotearoa have since learned enough to get jobs.
Immigration Minister questioned over knowledge of Cobwebs use
The immigration minister says he was briefed about the use of social media searching technology around the same time RNZ first reported it.
Immigration Minister urged to give residency to Kāpiti family
The Immigraton Minister's being asked to use his descretion to grant residency to a hungarian family that's been given just over a month to pack their bags and leave the country. The couple and their… Video, Audio
Short-staffed employers may finally get reprieve with expected migration
Net migration is forecast to pick up steam into next year, which Kiwibank says should be seen as a good news story for businesses crying out for staff.
'Doubling administration': Experts warn over work rights for migrants' partners
A change to work rights for partners of migrants is going ahead next month in the face of concerns from immigration experts.
Man denied day off for wedding after working 70 hours a week for five years
Now Sanjay*, who says he was sometimes paid as little as $7 an hour, is putting his case before the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) in a bid for compensation.
It's not something we think of - "where do you fit in?"
Witnessing a powhiri for some of the Bay of Plenty's newest residents is a pretty special occasion. Justine Murray was part of it all, in this weeks Voices episode. Audio
It's not something we think of - "where do you fit in?"
Witnessing a powhiri for some of the Bay of Plenty's newest residents is a pretty special occasion. Justine Murray was part of it all, in this weeks Voices episode.
AudioRecession prediction leaves Labour with a labour problem
Dire economic predictions and high interest rates from the Reserve Bank this week have increased the pressure on Labour, and given National a chance to pitch itself as the solution.
The opposition… Audio
Recession prediction leaves Labour with a labour problem
Dire economic predictions and high interest rates from the Reserve Bank this week have increased the pressure on Labour, and given National a chance to pitch itself as the solution.
The opposition…
AudioImmigration red tape frustrates short-staffed farmers
A Northland farmer fears immigration red tape will see an experienced German dairy hand walk away from a job vacancy that she desperately needs to fill.
Tight immigration driving inflation: National
The Minister of Immigration, Michael Wood, refused to be interviewed by Morning Report about the prospect of addressing that immigration red tape. National's immigration spokesperson, Erica Stanford… Audio
Immigration red tape holding back farm workers
A Northland farmer worries immigration red tape will see an experienced German dairy hand walk away from a job vacancy that she desperately needs to fill.
Katrina Pearson says applying for a work… Audio
Christmas plans scuppered amid visitor visa hold-ups
Relatives planning a Christmas trip to New Zealand to visit loved ones are having to call off their plans after hold-ups to visas.
Fake asylum claims part of over 150 made in migrant ring
An interpreter who fabricated refugee claims gave migrant workers false hope about having a future in New Zealand, according to immigration's investigation team.
