Immigration
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.
'Incredibly long delays' - Investor visa scheme sees only half of available places granted
Less than 200 wealthy foreigners gained residency under the investor visa categories last year, despite 400 places being available.
The Week in Detail: Charities, citizenship, and the Pacific Islands Forum
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Charities, citizenship, and the Pacific Islands Forum
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioPaving the way to Australian citizenship
The new Australian prime minister is keen, so will Kiwis' rights across the Tasman finally be brought in line with Aussies' rights here? Audio
Paving the way to Australian citizenship
The new Australian prime minister is keen, so will Kiwis' rights across the Tasman finally be brought in line with Aussies' rights here?
AudioImmigration Minister maintains stance on attracting overseas nurses to NZ
Some restaurants and cafes are cutting short their working week, in some hospitality businesses executives are doing dishes and changing sheets because of severe staff shortages.
Last week Sealord… Video, Audio
Australia PM commits to reviewing status of NZers in country
There's been a breakthrough in what's a been a major point of contention in the trans-Tasman relationship - the rights of New Zealanders living in Australia.
New Zealand Prime Ministers have long… Video, Audio
Covid outbreak in Nauru a focus for immigration minister
Immigration Minister Michael Wood is meeting with his Australian counterpart this week at the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum - where Covid in Nauru is expected to be high on the agenda.
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Minister taking wait and see approach to nurses' residency fast track
Migrant nurses could be given a faster path to residency if the Government's current approach to enticing skilled workers doesn't work.
The new Immigration Minister, Michael Wood, told a select… Audio
ANZ boss says govt's immigration policy hitting businesses
A top banking executive says New Zealand's immigration settings are hampering businesses trying to bounce back post-pandemic.
The comments were made to journalists during a business breakfast at… Video, Audio
Minister 'open' to immigration changes for nurses if new system fails
As new visa rules take effect, Minister of Immigration Michael Wood says he will monitor settings for nurses and will remain open to changes.
Immigration Minister signals possible fast-track for migrant nurses
The new Immigration Minister has signalled he is open to putting migrant nurses on the fast-track to residency - but only if the government's current approach doesn't work.
The government's new… Audio
