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Productivity Commission urges government to act strategically on immigration

The Productivity Commission made 24 recommendations to government in its report about New Zealand’s long-term immigration settings.
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Productivity Commission recommends issue of Govt policy statement requiring ‘clear strategic direction’ for immigration policy

In its final report on an inquiry into New Zealand long term immigration settings, the Productivity Commission also recommends abolishing the category of ‘permanent resident’ …
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Agile robot armies batter Immigration New Zealand’s new visa system

There is a quiet war going on at Immigration NZ to manage a deluge of robot visa applications threatening system performance.
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Productivity Commission inquiry calls for transparency from Immigration

No more “black box decisions”, says Productivity Commission after analysing the effect of immigration settings on the efficiency of New Zealand’s economy …
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Faafoi Needs To Act On Immigration Inquiry

When the Immigration Minister reads the Productivity Commission’s immigration inquiry, he’ll find numerous suggestions that National have long been calling for, National’s Immigration spokesperson …
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One country lags in new residence decisions as numbers soar

Almost 200,000 people have now applied to become residents under the fast-track visa, and one in four has been approved.
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New Zealand Government undertakes immigration rebalance for students

A consultation on a refreshed International Education Strategy for 2022-30 has been launched by Minister of Education Chris Hipkins. New Zealand’s borders will be fully open from 31 July 2022 as …
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Immigration setting reforms go one step too far

Analysis – The government’s latest immigration reforms could have serious flow-on effects for the everyday New Zealander, writes immigration law expert Elly Fleming.
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Special Ukraine visa: Jump in the number of people seeking refuge in New Zealand

More than 150 Ukrainians have now arrived in New Zealand on a special visa aimed at supporting international humanitarian efforts.
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New Zealand has welcomed American tourists for the first time in 2 years – here’s what it’s like to visit

When New Zealand announced it would begin letting international travelers visit again in May after more than two years of isolation from the rest of the …