Immigration
Doctors protest government silence on visas
Doctors are lining up in protest at the Government's silence over when they might be able to apply for residence.
More than 200 overseas-born medics and almost 1000 nurses are on work visas - and the… Audio
'Emotionally drained' highly-skilled worker quits NZ
It should have been the Kiwi dream, instead a high-achieving immigrant says he will leave the country because his wife and daughter are not allowed in. Audio
'Emotionally drained' university scholar quits NZ after two years away from wife, daughter
It should have been the Kiwi dream, instead a high-achieving immigrant says he will leave the country because his wife and daughter are not allowed in.
Chandra Raju last saw his wife and little girl… Audio
"They don't see an end to this" : Businesses on ongoing worker shortage
In Voices today, several businesses in South Auckand serving mainly Indian diaspora clients are struggling to find workers of the right profile to help at their shops. Audio
"They don't see an end to this" : Businesses on ongoing worker shortage
In Voices today, several businesses in South Auckand serving mainly Indian diaspora clients are struggling to find workers of the right profile to help at their shops.
AudioRupa Maitra on the many strings to her bow
Rupa Maitra was born in Dunedin after her Bengali parents migrated to New Zealand in the late 60s from India, via Uganda. She did a music degree at Otago and followed it up with one in medicine -… Audio
Queenstown workers relieved as visas extended
A Queenstown migrant worker says the extension of essential skills visa is the best birthday present.
From Monday, people on essential skill visas who make less than $27 an hour will be able to stay… Video, Audio
Visa extensions 'massive help' but more needed - hospo businesses
At least 18,000 foreign workers will be allowed to stay in New Zealand twice as long under changes to essential skill visas for people in jobs paying below the median wage. Audio
Low-wage essential skills visas extended to two years
Essential Skills visas for migrants who make less than $27 an hour will be made valid for two years.
The 12-month extension, which takes effect on Monday, will apply to at least 18,000 visa holders.
…Businesses told to upskill current workforce, border restrictions to continue
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says work is underway to reduce the country's reliance on lockdowns and managed isolation.
Fishing vessel docked in Wellington now has 15 Covid-19 cases
Fifteen mariners on the foreign fishing vessel Viking Bay, which is now moored in Wellington, have been infected with Covid-19.
The Spanish flagged ship arrived in Wellington yesterday and the 15… Video, Audio
Despite govt warning, NSW returnees will not pay for MIQ
The warning was "flyer beware" - but the Prime Minister says that does not extend to the bill for MIQ.
Planes have been landing this afternoon bringing back travellers from New South Wales.
Under… Audio
Partners among those whose visas have been cancelled
Immigration New Zealand has confirmed that people who applied for visitor visas to be reunited with their partners have had their applications cancelled.
Worker exploitation in bottle stores: 'It's modern slavery'
Auckland Council inspectors are being asked to take worker exploitation more seriously after liquor licences were approved for bottle store owners breaching employment laws.
Under-pressure Gisborne businesses urge immigration clarity
Many small business owners in Gisborne say they're having sleepless nights as they wait in limbo for answers from Immigration NZ over labour issues. Audio
Residence visa application refunds may be next - INZ
Immigration New Zealand is considering whether to allow refunds for those who have applied for residency.
'A black cloud hanging' - stressed Gisborne businesses call for immigration clarity
Many small business owners in Gisborne say they're having sleepless nights, as they desperately wait in limbo for answers from Immigration.
Current rules under Covid-19 mean they cannot get skilled… Video, Audio
Immigration authorities to wipe 50,000 applications
Immigration authorities are going to wipe out up to 50,000 visa applications.
While some of those who applied for temporary visas before August last year are happy they will be refunded, others are… Audio
Immigration authorities to wipe 50k applications
Immigration authorities are going to wipe out up to 50,000 visa applications. While some of those who applied for temporary visas before August last year are happy they will be refunded, others are… Audio
Hospitality sector business owners 'in tears' call for visa extensions
A skills shortage in the hospitality sector is forcing cafes and restaurants to reduce hours, take items off their menus and close for a period of time. Audio
