23 Sep 2025

Govt loosens work-to-residency visa rules for migrants

From Midday Report, 12:10 pm on 23 September 2025

The government is loosening work-to-residency visa settings, creating two pathways to residence for skilled migrants that will start next year. Head of Communications and Advocacy at Hospitality NZ, Sam MacKinnon spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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