Immigration
Judging the great immigration reset
We've slowed immigration to a trickle to stave off infrastructure overload, but at what cost?
Audio'I can't wait any more': Nurses plan to leave NZ over residency rules
Frustrated New Zealand-trained migrant nurses may leave the country because they cannot find an immediate path to residency, as the government tries to entice foreigners to fill thousands of health…
International students make a welcome return to Aotearoa
International education has been forever changed by the pandemic. Now that borders have fully reopened, we hear from two students about their experiences and find out what the future looks like for… Audio
International students make a welcome return to Aotearoa
International education has been forever changed by the pandemic. Now that borders have fully reopened, we hear from two students about their experiences and find out what the future looks like for…
Audio'Almost like a dagger to your heart': Plans to reunite split families shelved
Cabinet approved the plans a year ago but then decided against the move, briefing papers show.
'Actually a positive policy' - Immigration Minister on migrant workers' pay decision
The Immigration Minister is defending the decision to pay skilled migrant workers less than the new median wage requirement. Audio
Hospitality NZ pleased government letting more workers in
Hospitality New Zealand is toasting the government for the decision to allow thousands of newcomers into the country who might also help the hospitality sector deal with chronic labour shortages.
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Immigration Minister on allowing thousands of extra workers to NZ
Offering what it hopes is immediate relief to businesses hard-hit by the global worker shortages, the government is allowing thousands of extra workers into New Zealand.
These would include an… Audio
Aged care representative on immigration changes
A new Government plan will allow the aged care sector to cut skilled migrant workers pay in a bid to staff struggling rest homes.
Key sectors, including aged care, construction, and seasonal… Audio
'Painful separation': Couple's wait goes on as INZ assurance over visas fizzles
Families desperate to see their relatives say the border reopening has not brought an end to their wait.
Migrant doctors say they're jumping through hoops to get roles
About 80 doctors in New Zealand, who graduated from medical schools overseas, say they cannot get the hospital internships they need to be fully fledged practitioners here.
21 work visas granted as employers struggle to get staff
Only 21 visas have been issued since accredited employer work applications opened more than five weeks ago and only two out of five businesses have reached the stage where a migrant can apply.
Alphorn group adds music to Swiss national day celebrations
In the early 20th Century more than half the Swiss living in New Zealand lived in Taranaki; now a new generation is celebrating its Swiss heritage by taking up the traditional alpine instrument. Audio
DHBs not in 'targeted consultation' over Green List nursing question
The government never directly consulted with district health boards over whether it should offer international nurses the same "straight to residence" that migrant doctors will get.
DHBs weren't consulted about fast track residencies
District Health Boards around the country were never directly consulted about whether international nurses should be left off the list for super fast residency visas.
The government has repeatedly… Audio
Student, visitor visa applications jump as NZ border reopens
Students and tourists flocked to apply for visas on the day the last border restrictions were lifted.
Stemming the brain drain
With workers heading overseas to new horizons and greener pastures, what are employers doing to retain their staff? Audio
Stemming the brain drain
With workers heading overseas to new horizons and greener pastures, what are employers doing to retain their staff?
AudioConsultant on overhaul to wealthy migrant policy
The government is overhauling its wealthy migrant policy.
The new system means applicants will have to invest at least $15 million over three years or just $5 million if the funds go directly to a… Audio
New system to incentivise rich residency-seekers to invest in local companies
Wealthy foreigners seeking residency in New Zealand will soon be incentivised to invest directly in local companies rather than in shares or bonds.
