Immigration
Tackling 'isms' and intra-ethnic prejudice
Inter-ethnic prejudice and discrimination were the subjects on the table at a recent online hui attended by a collective of New Zealand creatives and activists. Organisers and participants of the… Audio
Why does NZ welcome Ukrainians fleeing war and not others?
Opinion - An estimated three million people have fled Ukraine, triggering an extraordinary response from governments, including New Zealand's, Jay Marlowe writes.
Why New Zealand is not really welcoming the rest of the world
Opinion - The government has failed to consider reuniting families from non-visa waiver countries yet again in its plan to reopen borders, Pooja Sundar writes.
Ukainian Kiwi disappointed by updated refugee policy
Parents and wider family members will be able to join Ukrainians in New Zealand under a new policy covering about 4000 people. Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi said yesterday the policy will enable an… Audio
Cabinet to consider border exemptions for Ukrainians' relatives
Cabinet will today consider how to help New Zealand-based Ukrainians who want to bring relatives here. Audio
Tourism staffing concerns ahead of border reopening
The Tourism Minister has acknowledged businesses are concerned about staffing ahead of the border reopening, but says support will be there.
Construction sector struggling to retain staff in 'overcooked' labour market
Desperate construction companies are poaching workers off each other at a destabilising rate.
Fast-track visa applicants offered money for fake marriages
Migrants who will soon become residents under a government fast-tracked visa process are being offered more than $30,000 to enter bogus marriages, according to an immigration adviser.
National calls for Faafoi to boost response to Ukraine crisis
National is accusing the Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi of sitting on his hands over the Ukraine crisis and say it's time for him to go.
Government fast-tracks visa support for Ukrainians
The government is extending the temporary visas of more than 100 Ukrainian nationals in response to the Russian invasion.
Immigration Minister on Ukraine refugees for NZ
It's been two years since New Zealand last fulfilled its refugee quota of 1500 people.
So with so many Ukrainians displaced, how easy would it be for New Zealand to offer a safe haven to refugees… Video, Audio
'It's ironic, not inclusive' - Footballers on the foreign-player regulation
In this episode, we're talking football, inclusivity, visas and the opportunities to play in an amateur league when you're an immigrant in New Zealand. Kadambari Raghukumar talks to Waiheke United and… Audio
IT issues resurface as 100,000 migrants eligible for fast-track residency
An estimated 100,000 migrants can apply for fast-tracked residence from today - though IT problems have stopped some being able to.
Refugee sponsorship scheme sees Kiwis volunteer to help settle migrants
New Zealanders are putting their hands up to take on the job of settling refugees, through a new programme that is on top of the annual quota.
Visa application software needs clear oversight - advocates
Immigration and human rights lawyers say there needs to be clear oversight of the software Immigration New Zealand is using to help process visa applications.
Negotiations for NZ taking refugees from Australia ongoing
Australian's Home Affairs essentially says there is an "in principle deal" - but the NZ government is staying mum about any significant progress on acceptance of a long standing offer to take 150…
Immigration NZ to better manage second round of residence visa applications
Up to 1500 individuals will be able to apply each day from 21 February in the order of the date the individual submitted their EOI. They will receive an email from INZ on the day they are able to…
Number of people crossing New Zealand border lowest in 50 years
Closed borders and other Covid-19 restrictions have resulted in the number of people crossing the border falling to the lowest in 50 years, while the country has had its first migration loss in nine…
Julie Zhu: the tamariki behind the takeaway counter
Four young New Zealanders growing up in their parents' restaurants are the stars of Takeout Kids - a new doco series by filmmaker Julie Zhu. Video, Audio
Covid-19: NZ-trained nurses consider leaving over visa trouble
A group of New Zealand-trained nurses - some working with Covid patients - are considering leaving the country because they can't get a visa to live here.
