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
16th Mar 20, 2:52pm
Big jump in the number of Chinese citizens leaving New Zealand long term with South Africa now the leading source country for NZ migrants
Big jump in the number of Chinese citizens leaving New Zealand long term with South Africa now the leading source country for NZ migrants
6th Mar 20, 6:10pm
NZ First will demand immigration cuts, tax relief for SMEs and another $3b for the Provincial Growth Fund in any coalition government negotiations
NZ First will demand immigration cuts, tax relief for SMEs and another $3b for the Provincial Growth Fund in any coalition government negotiations
28th Feb 20, 10:59am
Work and student visa approvals at 10-year high, residence visa approvals at 10-year low
Work and student visa approvals at 10-year high, residence visa approvals at 10-year low
17th Feb 20, 11:44am
Big increase in the number of Chinese citizens leaving New Zealand on a long term basis, Statistics NZ figures show
Big increase in the number of Chinese citizens leaving New Zealand on a long term basis, Statistics NZ figures show
23rd Jan 20, 12:59pm
Net migration gain of 41,479 in the 12 months to November, down from 62,407 three years ago
Net migration gain of 41,479 in the 12 months to November, down from 62,407 three years ago
18th Jan 20, 6:49am
Why it has never been more important for New Zealand to rise above dangerously divisive 'us vs. them' politics
Why it has never been more important for New Zealand to rise above dangerously divisive 'us vs. them' politics
18th Dec 19, 9:45am
People arriving in NZ on work and long term visitor visas at record highs in 12 months to October
People arriving in NZ on work and long term visitor visas at record highs in 12 months to October
11th Dec 19, 9:00am
The number of work visas being approved is rising strongly while residency visas are falling
The number of work visas being approved is rising strongly while residency visas are falling
