Month: May 2020

May 09 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 09 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 09 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 09 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 09 2020

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Immigration NZ in ‘disarray’ over remote working as new law offers ‘unbridled power’

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A thousand immigration staff have been unable to work from home during lockdown because they had no remote working capability or secure network. Immigrants have expressed frustration at not getting...

May 08 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 08 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 08 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 08 2020

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Immigration NZ in ‘disarray’ over remote working as new law offers ‘unbridled power’

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A thousand immigration staff have been unable to work from home during lockdown because they had no remote working capability or secure network. Immigrants have expressed frustration at not getting...

May 08 2020

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Cause For Concern As New Bill Gives Unbridled Power To Minister Of Immigration

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The Minister of Immigration introduced a Bill into Parliament yesterday that proposes to radically change the Immigration New Zealand approach to management of both resident and temporary visas in …