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Kiwi says visitor visa system ‘broken’ after 3-month wait for Russian in-laws

A Russian mum applied in September to visit her daughter for Xmas. Her visa wasn’t approved until December 14 when she was en route.
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Leaked document shows Immigration New Zealand reassessing visitors’ risk factors after visa backlog

Newshub’s obtained a leaked document from Immigration New Zealand (INZ) telling its staff it’s reassessing the risk factors for visitors. The instructions were issued to help the department clear an …
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How Immigration NZ called in ‘favours’ to make a Silver Ferns series happen

New documents reveal just how close the Silver Ferns’ September netball series against Jamaica was to not going ahead.
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New-Zealand-Visa is committed to providing the best possible online visa service to its customers

New Zealand visa applications are now open!Whether you’re looking to visit, work, or study in New Zealand, we can help you with the visa application process. Our team of experts will guide you through …
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Opinion: New Zealand’s medical licensing system still a major hurdle for desperately needed foreign-trained doctors

New Zealand is at risk of losing prospective doctors to countries that make the process easier, writes Johanna Thomas-Maude for The Conversation.
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Leaked document shows Immigration New Zealand reassessing visitors’ risk factors after visa backlog

Newshub’s obtained a leaked document from Immigration New Zealand (INZ) telling its staff it’s reassessing the risk factors for visitors. The instructions were issued to help the department clear an …
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2023 – The Year of the Well-Paid Migrant

OPINION: Beginning in February, migrants applying for Accredited Employer work visas for most occupations will need to be paid $29.66 per hour – the new New Zealand median wage – or higher.
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How Immigration NZ called in ‘favours’ to make a Silver Ferns series happen

New documents reveal just how close the Silver Ferns’ September netball series against Jamaica was to not going ahead.
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New Zealand Visa Application for Tourists and Cruise Ship Visitors

What is the eTA New Zealand? New Zealand’s eTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) is an electronic travel authorization for citizens of visa-exempt countries. Introduced in August 2019, the …
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Slave labour systemic in New Zealand’s Pacific employment scheme

The report by the NZ Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner emphasises that the Seasonal Employer Scheme operates on a system of rampant worker exploitation.