Month: May 2020

May 11 2020

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Inside sweeping new visa powers

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This story was originally published on Newsroom.co.nz and is republished with permission Will sweeping new powers to change visa rules unclog the immigration system, or just freeze the current mess...

May 11 2020

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New Zealand denies corruption in Boochani case

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“I deeply suspect there was interference from further up the ladder or influence because of Boochani’s political connections,” opposition spokesman Stuart Smith said.

May 11 2020

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New Immigration Laws Ignore The Plight Of Offshore Migrants

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Yesterday the government announced temporary changes to the Immigration Act to allow more flexibility to manage visa changes for the large numbers of migrants who are unable to leave New...

May 11 2020

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Government visa delays ‘playing with people’s lives’ – immigration industry

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The immigration industry says officials are being hamstrung by the Government in their efforts to sort out visa problems. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) quickly renewed temporary work visas expiring …

May 11 2020

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Immigration NZ apologises for Hawke’s Bay couple’s visa struggle

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A Central Hawke’s Bay couple say they’ve been “financially crippled” by a seven-month wait to find out if they’re allowed to remain together in New Zealand. Bridget Gibson is a...

May 10 2020

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Inside sweeping new visa powers

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This story was originally published on Newsroom.co.nz and is republished with permission Will sweeping new powers to change visa rules unclog the immigration system, or just freeze the current mess...

May 10 2020

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New Zealand denies corruption in Boochani case

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“I deeply suspect there was interference from further up the ladder or influence because of Boochani’s political connections,” opposition spokesman Stuart Smith said.

May 10 2020

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New Immigration Laws Ignore The Plight Of Offshore Migrants

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Yesterday the government announced temporary changes to the Immigration Act to allow more flexibility to manage visa changes for the large numbers of migrants who are unable to leave New...

May 10 2020

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Immigration NZ apologises for Hawke’s Bay couple’s visa struggle

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A Central Hawke’s Bay couple say they’ve been “financially crippled” by a seven-month wait to find out if they’re allowed to remain together in New Zealand. Bridget Gibson is a...

May 10 2020

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Government visa delays ‘playing with people’s lives’ – immigration industry

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The immigration industry says officials are being hamstrung by the Government in their efforts to sort out visa problems. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) quickly renewed temporary work visas expiring …