Immigration Nz
A perfect storm for problems and incompetence at Immigration NZ
A review into a new visa category that sparked more problems than it solved is scathing about Immigration NZ's processes and systems. Audio
A perfect storm for problems and incompetence at Immigration NZ
A review into a new visa category that sparked more problems than it solved is scathing about Immigration NZ's processes and systems.
AudioEmployment law advocate responds to Immigration NZ
Immigration New Zealand could have done more to minimise abuse of the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. That admission from the country's top public servant in the wake of a critical independent… Audio
Immigration NZ criticised for ignoring work visa scheme concerns
Immigration New Zealand has been criticised for ignoring concerns that its work visa scheme was allowing migrants to buy jobs and be exploited. The Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme was brought in… Audio
Tonga decides not to participate in NZ seasonal work scheme
Tonga has decided to not partake in the new Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme in New Zealand due to repatriation and quarantine difficulties. Audio
Tonga declines new RSE scheme programme in NZ
Tonga will not be sending over workers for the picking season because of repatriation and quarantine difficulties.
A border exception for 2,000 experienced Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme workers… Audio
Akld church overstayers afraid to come forward to immigration
Overstayers in an Auckland church are afraid to file a complaint about a New Zealand residency scheme incase they're deported back to their homeland. Audio
Border exemption denials keep family separated
New Zealand woman Steph Stump says she's been left with no option but to take her two young children with her to Europe to collect her husband, as he's been denied an exemption to the border closure… Audio
Retail politics on immigration via the media
Shane Jones’ low blow at the Indian community over partnership visas was followed up by others looking to score political points or to condemn him. But while the politics of it all preoccupied the… Audio
Retail politics on immigration via the media
Shane Jones’ low blow at the Indian community over partnership visas was followed up by others looking to score political points or to condemn him. But while the politics of it all preoccupied the…
AudioProtesters: Visa delays lead to family separations
Around 50 people have been protesting in central Auckland against delays in visa processing.
Woman's UAE move to prove relationship with Egyptian husband
A New Zealand woman says she is "broken" after having to move abroad to prove her relationship while relatives need her at home.
Hamilton City Councillor plans to visit his local mosque to apologise for comments
A Hamilton City councillor who criticised the commemorations for those killed in the Christchurch terror attacks plans to visit his local mosque to apologise. Video, Audio
Restructuring and summer peaks blamed for visa delays
Immigration New Zealand says restructuring of its offices and the peak summer volumes of visas are to blame for frustrating delays being suffered by tourists, students and workers.
Migrant restaurant owners warned to sell up and leave
A community is rallying behind Ukrainian restaurant owners whose application for residency has been declined by Immigration New Zealand because their restaurant isn't big enough to be of "significant… Video, Audio
Immigration NZ on Karel Sroubek decision
Immigration NZ head Greg Patchell talks to Lisa Owen about what was and what wasn't in the case summary on Karel Sroubek, which the minister used to base his original decision on. Video, Audio
Masters graduate mystified by ruling to leave country: 'I was so confident'
A woman denied a post-study work visa says she's baffled by the Immigration department's decision not to let her stay in the country.
Deportation of elderly woman to China overturned
An elderly woman who became a refugee after years of attacks by her husband in China faced deportation from New Zealand because she needed residential care.
Indians bearing brunt of immigration crackdown, advisors say
An Indian migrant who's been denied a work visa twice, despite already having a job here, believes he's being unfairly targeted because of his nationality. Video, Audio
How does Immigration NZ screen refugees?
Immigration New Zealand national manager for refugees, Andrew Lockhart, talks to Guyon Espiner about the vetting process for refugees. Video, Audio
