Immigration
Businesses told to upskill current workforce, border restrictions to continue
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says work is underway to reduce the country's reliance on lockdowns and managed isolation.
Fishing vessel docked in Wellington now has 15 Covid-19 cases
Fifteen mariners on the foreign fishing vessel Viking Bay, which is now moored in Wellington, have been infected with Covid-19.
The Spanish flagged ship arrived in Wellington yesterday and the 15… Video, Audio
Despite govt warning, NSW returnees will not pay for MIQ
The warning was "flyer beware" - but the Prime Minister says that does not extend to the bill for MIQ.
Planes have been landing this afternoon bringing back travellers from New South Wales.
Under… Audio
Partners among those whose visas have been cancelled
Immigration New Zealand has confirmed that people who applied for visitor visas to be reunited with their partners have had their applications cancelled.
Worker exploitation in bottle stores: 'It's modern slavery'
Auckland Council inspectors are being asked to take worker exploitation more seriously after liquor licences were approved for bottle store owners breaching employment laws.
Under-pressure Gisborne businesses urge immigration clarity
Many small business owners in Gisborne say they're having sleepless nights as they wait in limbo for answers from Immigration NZ over labour issues. Audio
Residence visa application refunds may be next - INZ
Immigration New Zealand is considering whether to allow refunds for those who have applied for residency.
'A black cloud hanging' - stressed Gisborne businesses call for immigration clarity
Many small business owners in Gisborne say they're having sleepless nights, as they desperately wait in limbo for answers from Immigration.
Current rules under Covid-19 mean they cannot get skilled… Video, Audio
Immigration authorities to wipe 50,000 applications
Immigration authorities are going to wipe out up to 50,000 visa applications.
While some of those who applied for temporary visas before August last year are happy they will be refunded, others are… Audio
Immigration authorities to wipe 50k applications
Immigration authorities are going to wipe out up to 50,000 visa applications. While some of those who applied for temporary visas before August last year are happy they will be refunded, others are… Audio
Hospitality sector business owners 'in tears' call for visa extensions
A skills shortage in the hospitality sector is forcing cafes and restaurants to reduce hours, take items off their menus and close for a period of time. Audio
Red Line
As China becomes more assertive, human rights abuses are exposed and evidence grows of our politicians being played, where should New Zealand draw the line? Audio
Border exemptions: Visas approved for 14 wealthy investors
Immigration New Zealand has so far approved visas for 14 wealthy investors under two new border exemptions opened in May.
A United Front
The Chinese Government has a propaganda super ministry. But how much influence does it have in New Zealand? And is development money from the CCP an opportunity or economic 'invasion'? Audio
How a Colombia social worker was forced to flee to NZ
Voices - Jose Tombe worked with vulnerable youth in his hometown of Cali, Colombia, before being forced to flee in the face of death threats. Audio
GP feels let down by silence on residency
A British doctor says she feels let down by a government which pleaded for healthcare workers but has now gone silent on how they can become residents.
She is one of 235 doctors and 900 nurses… Audio
Polynesian Panthers mark 50 years of activism
This week marks 50 years since six Pacific Islanders grouped together in central Auckland to form the Polynesian Panther Party.
'There's nothing more I want in my life than seeing my family'
Only 560 people qualified for a border exemption that the government announced in April to reunite split families.
Te Tiriti must be central in immigration reset - academic
A prominent Māori demographer says the Covid-19 pandemic has exposed shortfalls in Aotearoa's immigration system, and is calling for it to be reformed with the Treaty of Waitangi at its heart.
Ski industry pleads for visas for skilled workers
Ski industry leaders are pleading with the Government to cut red tape and allow skilled overseas workers in for the winter, saying the economic revival of regional areas is at stake. Ski operators say… Audio
