Immigration
The huge fraud issues Immigration staff have to tackle
Sharon Brettkelly gets a rare look inside Immigration New Zealand as staff deal with increasing cases of fraud, and political clouds on the horizon. Audio
When doing the right thing goes wrong
In this episode of Voices; we meet an elderly couple who say outdated immigration rules are unfair and need an overhaul. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
The beginning and the end of Trumpism
Rutgers University history professor James Goodman explains why Donald Trump is the only person who could have done what he has done -- and got away with it -- as US president. Audio
Making New Zealand Home: Mauricio Olmedo-Perez
Each week at this time we bring you stories from New Zealanders who were forced to leave their homelands and have resettled here. Today we are speaking to Mauricio Olmedo-Perez who is a journalist and… Audio
Why small countries are richer and happier
Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues there is a systemic reason for the huge growth of smaller countries that are generally both… Audio
Why small countries are richer and happier
In 1914 there were only 13 properly functioning democracies in the world, and today there are 89. Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues… Audio
Austin Mitchell: 'This is the most uncertain UK election ever'
At 85, former Labour MP Austin Mitchell has witnessed and been part of more elections than even he might care to remember. The former MP for Grimsby from remains sharp as a tack and is picking a… Audio
Immigration NZ allows overstayers as it catches up on paperwork
Immigration New Zealand is so behind its visa paperwork, it's told some immigrants they could overstay while their applications are processed.
It has apologised to more than 100 people who were left… Audio
'New Zealand's biggest danger is being swamped by China'
Professor Tyler Cowen is a big supporter of immigration -- when it's done right -- but warns the New Zealand government needs to continue with its policy of not allowing China to get too much… Audio
Vanuatu backtracks on Middle East 'special profiling'
Vanuatu's government is backtracking on a controversial immigration policy that would racially profile Middle East visitors. Audio
Cabinet considered deporting parents of departing immigrants - documents
Newly released documents reveal Cabinet considered whether immigrants should be forced to take their elderly parents with them if they leave the country.
Conversations with My Immigrant Parents | Season 1 | Trailer
Immigrant whānau across Aotearoa have frank conversations covering love, ancestry, home, food, expectation, and acceptance. Audio
Retail politics on immigration via the media
Shane Jones’ low blow at the Indian community over partnership visas was followed up by others looking to score political points or to condemn him. But while the politics of it all preoccupied the… Audio
Forever home - Why immigrants chose New Zealand
Migration is shaping New Zealand as we head towards a population of five million. But why are people choosing to come here? Philippa Tolley attended citizenship ceremonies to ask newly minted New… Audio
Focus on Politics: Coalition parties kiss and make up on immigration
This week the Prime Minister put a stake in the ground on immigration. A change in approach by immigration officials to partnership visas means Indians in particular are having a much harder time… Audio
14: Modern New Zealand
It’s the final episode of the Aotearoa History Show! Rogernomics, Ruthanasia and the referendum on MMP saw the total restructuring of our economy and voting system. Plus a snapshot of the changing… Audio
Government back tracks on tougher new rules for partnership visas
The government instructs immigration to revert back to partnership visa rules after the stricter regime impacted heavily on the Indian community. Audio
Coalition partners stand their ground on partnership visas
Power Play - The next weekly Cabinet meeting might be a touch awkward with a serious split between senior Labour and New Zealand First ministers over immigration, writes Jane Patterson.
NZ resident returning to India after wife's visa declined
Immigration NZ has been asked to reverse its stance on partnership visas, but a man who is going back to India because his wife's visa has been declined says the government needs to be clearer.
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