21st Sep 20, 2:40pm
The number of overseas students in this country in August was down 17% year-on-year and the rate of decline is increasing
The number of overseas students in this country in August was down 17% year-on-year and the rate of decline is increasing
14th Sep 20, 2:11pm
New Zealand experiences negative population growth from migration for the first time in seven years
New Zealand experiences negative population growth from migration for the first time in seven years
9th Sep 20, 4:27pm
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 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
13th Aug 20, 11:57am
Migration's impact on housing demand is now almost negligible, which should ease housing supply pressures over coming months
Migration's impact on housing demand is now almost negligible, which should ease housing supply pressures over coming months
13th Aug 20, 9:03am
Massey University's Paul Spoonley says we need to have a comprehensive and informed discussion about population change and options sooner rather than later
Massey University's Paul Spoonley says we need to have a comprehensive and informed discussion about population change and options sooner rather than later
12th Aug 20, 11:56am
Early estimates suggest only 35% of returning kiwis will remain in the country long term
Early estimates suggest only 35% of returning kiwis will remain in the country long term
22nd Jul 20, 9:25am
Work, student and residence visa approvals steadily rising, Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment figures show
Work, student and residence visa approvals steadily rising, Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment figures show
16th Jul 20, 8:27am
New Zealand residents have been leaving the country at a greater pace than they have been arriving back
New Zealand residents have been leaving the country at a greater pace than they have been arriving back
8th Jul 20, 2:14pm
NZIER economists say we need to build a home-grown workforce that is fit for purpose rather than focusing on short-term objectives that might lead to pressure to bring in migrants quickly
NZIER economists say we need to build a home-grown workforce that is fit for purpose rather than focusing on short-term objectives that might lead to pressure to bring in migrants quickly
8th Jul 20, 12:09pm
Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says a planned 1600 rise in numbers of migrant seasonal workers next year won't now go ahead as 'more New Zealanders will be available to do this work'
Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says a planned 1600 rise in numbers of migrant seasonal workers next year won't now go ahead as 'more New Zealanders will be available to do this work'
7th Jul 20, 3:15pm
Government extends for six months temporary work visas for 16,500 workers due to expire at the end of this year; stand-down period shifted by six months for 600 workers
Government extends for six months temporary work visas for 16,500 workers due to expire at the end of this year; stand-down period shifted by six months for 600 workers
20th Jun 20, 9:54am
Paul Conway argues New Zealand must leverage our ‘can-do’ attitude and strong international integrity to build a better economy that delivers for all New Zealanders
Paul Conway argues New Zealand must leverage our ‘can-do’ attitude and strong international integrity to build a better economy that delivers for all New Zealanders
19th Jun 20, 10:59am
The number of work and residency visas being issued is picking up again but new student visas are almost non-existent
The number of work and residency visas being issued is picking up again but new student visas are almost non-existent
16th Jun 20, 2:50pm
David Hargreaves says relying on the old standbys of running a tight fiscal ship while pumping migrants into the country is no way forward - we need governments with ideas and a real plan
David Hargreaves says relying on the old standbys of running a tight fiscal ship while pumping migrants into the country is no way forward - we need governments with ideas and a real plan
16th Jun 20, 10:27am
ANZ economists see the burden for our economic recovery being put on domestic stimulus and productivity
ANZ economists see the burden for our economic recovery being put on domestic stimulus and productivity
15th Jun 20, 2:20pm
Most of the people who arrived in this country long term in April were returning New Zealand citizens
Most of the people who arrived in this country long term in April were returning New Zealand citizens
19th May 20, 9:32am
Migrant visa approval numbers hammered in April but the number of migrants in the country on work, student and residence visas remained fairly stable
Migrant visa approval numbers hammered in April but the number of migrants in the country on work, student and residence visas remained fairly stable
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14th May 20, 11:46am
March net migration gain more than double what it was in March last year as kiwis came home to roost during COVID-19 pandemic
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March net migration gain more than double what it was in March last year as kiwis came home to roost during COVID-19 pandemic
17th Apr 20, 8:57am
A total of 23,430 fewer people came into New Zealand on work, residence or student visas in March compared to March last year
A total of 23,430 fewer people came into New Zealand on work, residence or student visas in March compared to March last year
13th Apr 20, 12:33pm
David Skilling, director at economic advisory firm Landfall Strategy Group, says NZ policy makers will need to start moving from fire fighting to an intelligent and thoughtful longer-term economic focus
David Skilling, director at economic advisory firm Landfall Strategy Group, says NZ policy makers will need to start moving from fire fighting to an intelligent and thoughtful longer-term economic focus
