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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 …

Oct 29 2024

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‘It’s a crazy situation’- employers left in the lurch by work visa delays

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Businesses are running reduced hours – and some are closing – because of ‘crippling’ wait times for work visas.

Oct 29 2024

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Free Speech Union Urges Immigration NZ Not To Follow Australia’s Bad Example And Instead Allow Candace Owens To Visit NZ

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The decision by Australian immigration to deny Candace Owens entry into their country is a foolish choice that will only draw more attention to Owens’ claims and personality. The Free...

Oct 28 2024

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NZ visa request made for divisive US broadcaster Candace Owens

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A controversial right-wing US broadcaster, whose entry to Australia was recently blocked, has applied for a New Zealand visa.

Oct 28 2024

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Immigration NZ assessing far-right conspiracy theorist Candace Owens’ application after Australia cancels visa

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Immigration New Zealand has confirmed it is assessing a visa application for far-right commentator and conspiracy theory promoter Candance Owens after her entry to Australia was b …

Oct 25 2024

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New Zealand announces changes to work visa rules for foreign workers

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Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa allows the holder to remain lawfully in New Zealand while searching for a new job.

Oct 24 2024

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$196,000 Of Penalties Issued In The First Six Months Of The Immigration Employment Infringement Scheme

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Most of these fines have ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, but notably, two substantial penalties of $12,000 and $15,000 have been imposed on two businesses for multiple offences.

Oct 23 2024

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Government gives migrant partners work rights, overturning Labour ban

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Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has announced she is overturning a near ban on partners of migrants working, restoring work rights to partners of high-skilled migrants. The last Government …

Oct 23 2024

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Minister’s denial of second visa for exploited migrant workers ‘out of touch’, advocates say

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Immigration Minister Erica Stanford is changing the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa, including removing people’s ability to extend it.

Oct 19 2024

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New Zealand scraps option to request second MEPV

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So beginning October 30, migrant workers’ ability to apply for a second MEPV to extend their stay for another six months will be removed. But current holders of the MEPV...