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Government unmoved on ‘ableist’ immigration policy despite UN critique

“The Government response to the immigration recommendations does nothing about the serious human rights breaches caused by acceptable standard of health discrimination,” Migrants Against the …
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Immigration review details revealed after 115 workers crammed into small houses

The review was launched after dozens of foreign nationals were found living in unhygienic, unsanitary and inappropriate conditions.
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Immigration NZ carries out six inspections of Auckland properties housing dozens of migrants after Govt ordered review of accredited employer scheme

A major investigation underway into exploitation of Indian and Bangladeshi migrants.
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Jenn Bestwick To Review Administration Of The Work Visa Scheme

Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes has today announced the appointment of Jenn Bestwick to lead the review the administration of the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. Mr Hughes has also …
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New Zealand migrants demand more residence pathways after Ukrainians get new visa deal

A new residence pathway has been announced for Ukrainians who fled the war to come to New Zealand. Immigration Minister Andrew Little says it will provide certainty to holders of Special Ukraine Visas …
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“This is not the image we want to put out” – Accredited Employers Work Visa and claims of exploitation

As the Accredited Employers Work Visa is being reviewed, this week on Voices we speak to a recruitment company that’s come under scrutiny as ex-employees have made complaints against it.
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New Zealand migrants demand more residence pathways after Ukrainians get new visa deal

A new residence pathway has been announced for Ukrainians who fled the war to come to New Zealand. Immigration Minister Andrew Little says it will provide certainty to holders of Special Ukraine Visas …
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New Zealand investigating employers for exploitation of migrants, including Indians

Following complaints of worker exploitation and breaches of the work visa scheme, the immigration authorities in New Zealand are probing more than 160 accredited employers, according to a …
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Ukranians who escaped war for New Zealand will be able to get residency

As the war in Ukraine continues, those who fled their homeland on temporary visas will be given the opportunity to become permanent residents in Aotearoa.
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New Zealand offers permanent residency to Ukranians fleeing war

Permanent residency will be available to people who travel to New Zealand on the temporary Special Ukraine Visa before March 15 next year, Immigration Minister Andrew Little said …