New Zealand engaged in full review of immigration policy by year end
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16:57 23/05/2006
On any one day, there are between 225,000-250,000 people in New Zealand temporarily as students, workers or visitors. During 2004 and 2005, approximately 90% of applicants approved for residence...
NZ may allow temporary visas for unskilled island workers
15:08 03/04/2006
The New Zealand government is considering a plan to open New Zealand temporarily to unskilled migrants for islanders so to protect the neighbouring Pacific Islands from economic ruin. Foreign...
New Zealand immigration slows in January
18:55 02/03/2006
New Zealand had a seasonally adjusted gain of 550 long-term and permanent migrants in January, Statistics New Zealand said on March 1. The net migration gain compared with a gain of 1180 in December...
Australian minister defends new trade-skills training visa
9:39 28/02/2006
Australian Immigration Minister Amanda Vanstone this week defended a new trade-skills training visa. The visa category will allow employers in regional areas to award apprenticeships to trainees from...
More New Zealanders, like Brits, choosing Australia
16:15 22/02/2006
It seems the lure of Australia's hot weather, golden beaches, higher standard of living and better opportunities is irresistible to New Zealanders, in addition to Brits. The growing gap in incomes...
Changes to Skilled Migrant Category to benefit NZ employers
10:41 23/12/2005
A change to the way skilled migrants are selected will target top quality migrants and will increase the benefits to New Zealand employers, Immigration Minister David Cunliffe said 21 Dec. "New...
