Skilled Migrants
As Trans-Tasman bubble opens, who will fill MIQ spaces?
The trans-Tasman bubble is open and hundreds of MIQ spaces are now available going forward - so who will fill them? The government estimated opening the bubble would free up between 1000 and 1300… Audio
Migrant points system overhaul on the cards
A government review of the skilled migrant category could lead to a points system overhaul.
Key: 'Huge' number of young Kiwis in apprenticeships
The Prime Minister has rejected criticism the government used immigration to solve skill shortages rather than training young New Zealanders.
New migrant policy fails to fly
Figures release to RNZ show a policy to encourage skilled migrants to leave Auckland is not working as desired - and experts blame a lack of jobs in the regions. Audio
Success of regional migration policy questioned
High overall immigration figures are masking whether the government's new policy of incentives for regional migration is working, a researcher says.
Will migrants stay in the regions?
The Business New Zealand chief wants to ensure migrants who are enticed to the regions, under a new immigration policy, stay there. Audio
NZ's immigration point system explained
The Government is tripling residency points to encourage skilled migrants to settle outside Auckland. Here's how the system works.