immigration
ANZ housing report says urgent action is needed to make housing more affordable including ramping up supply and curbing immigration
16th Dec 20, 7:24am
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ANZ housing report says urgent action is needed to make housing more affordable including ramping up supply and curbing immigration
Population growth from migration down by more than 90% compared to a year ago
14th Dec 20, 11:57am
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Population growth from migration down by more than 90% compared to a year ago
Big drops in migrant worker and overseas student numbers in New Zealand since COVID-related border restrictions were introduced in March
18th Nov 20, 9:36am
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Big drops in migrant worker and overseas student numbers in New Zealand since COVID-related border restrictions were introduced in March
David Chaston updates our latest population data at September 2020 and looks at the forces behind our stable median age, a trend that helps keep our social contract affordable
17th Nov 20, 11:50am
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David Chaston updates our latest population data at September 2020 and looks at the forces behind our stable median age, a trend that helps keep our social contract affordable
Claims that returning New Zealanders could have a big impact on the economy and the property market appear to be severely overstated
13th Nov 20, 9:00am
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Claims that returning New Zealanders could have a big impact on the economy and the property market appear to be severely overstated
Work visa numbers down 10% from March peak, student visa numbers down 20% from a year ago
19th Oct 20, 12:29pm
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Work visa numbers down 10% from March peak, student visa numbers down 20% from a year ago
The net population gain from migration, including returning NZ citizens, was just 1700 in the five months to August, down from 21,500 the previous year
12th Oct 20, 11:25am
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The net population gain from migration, including returning NZ citizens, was just 1700 in the five months to August, down from 21,500 the previous year
More than 40 years after he arrived in parliament, Winston Peters is facing, barring a miracle, the end of the line. Danyl Mclauchlan traces the life & times of one of the most compelling and enduring characters in NZ political history
11th Oct 20, 6:02am
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More than 40 years after he arrived in parliament, Winston Peters is facing, barring a miracle, the end of the line. Danyl Mclauchlan traces the life & times of one of the most compelling and enduring characters in NZ political history
A summary of political parties' border policies - who gets priority, who pays, and how much risk does NZ take on?
22nd Sep 20, 6:17pm
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A summary of political parties' border policies - who gets priority, who pays, and how much risk does NZ take on?
New Zealand experiences negative population growth from migration for the first time in seven years
14th Sep 20, 2:11pm
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New Zealand experiences negative population growth from migration for the first time in seven years
Labour pledges to let around 1,400 critical workers through the border every month; Doesn't signal intention to expand managed isolation capacity for now
11th Sep 20, 11:35am
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Labour pledges to let around 1,400 critical workers through the border every month; Doesn't signal intention to expand managed isolation capacity for now
The Government has announced new border exceptions that will allow temporary work visa holders to return to NZ; new exceptions will now also be made to allow partners of NZ citizens and residents to return here
9th Sep 20, 4:27pm
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The Government has announced new border exceptions that will allow temporary work visa holders to return to NZ; new exceptions will now also be made to allow partners of NZ citizens and residents to return here
The COVID-19 lockdown appears to have had only a minor impact on overseas student numbers so far and may have had no impact on migrant worker numbers
20th Aug 20, 1:35pm
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The COVID-19 lockdown appears to have had only a minor impact on overseas student numbers so far and may have had no impact on migrant worker numbers
Any debate on immigration has to consider the fixed natural resources that have to be spread across increasing numbers of citizens
16th Aug 20, 8:02am
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Any debate on immigration has to consider the fixed natural resources that have to be spread across increasing numbers of citizens
Migration's impact on housing demand is now almost negligible, which should ease housing supply pressures over coming months
13th Aug 20, 11:57am
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Migration's impact on housing demand is now almost negligible, which should ease housing supply pressures over coming months
Massey University's Paul Spoonley says we need to have a comprehensive and informed discussion about population change and options sooner rather than later
13th Aug 20, 9:03am
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Massey University's Paul Spoonley says we need to have a comprehensive and informed discussion about population change and options sooner rather than later
Early estimates suggest only 35% of returning kiwis will remain in the country long term
12th Aug 20, 11:56am
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Early estimates suggest only 35% of returning kiwis will remain in the country long term
As the September 19 election looms, against the backdrop of COVID-19, right here is the place for some key public policy debates
7th Aug 20, 2:32pm
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As the September 19 election looms, against the backdrop of COVID-19, right here is the place for some key public policy debates
Kiwis abroad who visit New Zealand for less than 90 days to be charged for staying in managed isolation, as will New Zealanders who leave the country now, and some temporary visa holders
29th Jul 20, 1:13pm
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Kiwis abroad who visit New Zealand for less than 90 days to be charged for staying in managed isolation, as will New Zealanders who leave the country now, and some temporary visa holders
Election 2020 - Party Policies - Immigration
Election 2020 - Party Policies - Immigration - Refugees
25th Jul 20, 5:55am
Election 2020 - Party Policies - Immigration - Refugees
Number of returning kiwis who can stay in managed isolation limited to less than 7000, as no new facilities are being brought on for now
22nd Jul 20, 5:50pm
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Number of returning kiwis who can stay in managed isolation limited to less than 7000, as no new facilities are being brought on for now
Iain Lees-Galloway 'dismissed' by Prime Minister for having a consensual affair with an employee of an agency he oversaw; Matter was initially raised with Judith Collins
22nd Jul 20, 11:20am
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Iain Lees-Galloway 'dismissed' by Prime Minister for having a consensual affair with an employee of an agency he oversaw; Matter was initially raised with Judith Collins
Work, student and residence visa approvals steadily rising, Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment figures show
22nd Jul 20, 9:25am
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Work, student and residence visa approvals steadily rising, Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment figures show
New Zealand residents have been leaving the country at a greater pace than they have been arriving back
16th Jul 20, 8:27am
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New Zealand residents have been leaving the country at a greater pace than they have been arriving back