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Nov 14 2024

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Immigration NZ urged to focus on skilled residents

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Auditor-General John Ryan is urging Immigration New Zealand to focus more on the needs of applicants under the skilled residence visa system. In a report on Immigration New Zealand’s management...

Nov 13 2024

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Immigration tapes: Adviser can no longer practise, firm probed

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Immigration authorities have received four complaints against an immigration adviser and multiple teams are investigating.

Nov 09 2024

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56 firms placed on Immigration stand-down list

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A total of 56 firms are currently unable to support visa applications for a certain period after landing on Immigration New Zealand’s stand-down list. The list, which is publicly available...

Nov 07 2024

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Police & Immigration Work Together To Tackle Gangs

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“The Immigration Minister and I are working closely together, alongside Police, Customs and Immigration New Zealand (INZ), to respond to an organised Mongols event in Canterbury between 7-10 November, …

Nov 07 2024

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New Zealand Fast Tracks Work Visa Processing for Skilled Foreign Workers

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Foreign workers applying for New Zealand’s Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) may experience faster approvals due to Immigration New Zealand’s …

Nov 06 2024

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Candace Owens: Far-right US commentator’s Auckland show postponed amid Immigration NZ assessment

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Controversial far-right commentator and conspiracy theory promoter Candace Owens’ Auckland show scheduled for next week has been postponed. The 35-year-old, who last month had her Australian visa …

Nov 06 2024

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All You Need to Know About New Zealand’s 2025 Seasonal Work Visa for Foreign Nationals

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New Zealand is opening new doors for international job seekers in 2025 with a seasonal work visa pathway under the Specific Purpose Work Visa (SPWV). This …

Nov 05 2024

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New Zealand government warns of visitor visa delays ahead of peak season

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Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is urging prospective travelers to submit their visitor visa applications early, citing an expected surge in …

Oct 30 2024

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FACT Aotearoa Says New Zealand Should Deny Holocaust Denier Candace Owens A Visa

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FACT Aotearoa calls on Minister of Immigration Erica Stanford to direct Immigration NZ to deny Candace Owens a visa for entry to New Zealand. Candace Owens has advanced dangerous conspiracy...

Oct 30 2024

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“Crazy situation …” six-month delays for work visas

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Businesses are running reduced hours – and some are closing – because of “crippling” wait times for work visas. Employers say they are angry, stressed and frustrated, and …