Immigration
Closed borders hide the conversation we need to have on immigration
The political narrative on immigration has flipped - with closed borders, the numbers have plummeted and the debate has dried up. But we have to talk about it at some stage. Audio
Closed borders hide the conversation we need to have on immigration
The political narrative on immigration has flipped - with closed borders, the numbers have plummeted and the debate has dried up. But we have to talk about it at some stage.
AudioVisa changes, border exemptions for specialised workers
The government has announced more border exemptions and visa changes to help get specialised workers in the country and fill labour shortages in key sectors.
Overseas employees on full pay, NZ staff struggle with tech
Staff at overseas government offices who have been off work during lockdown have remained on full pay - at an estimated cost of $7 million.
DairyNZ welcomes visa holder changes for their sector
Dairy farmers are relieved that under immigration rule changes they will again have their offshore expert workers allowed back in the country. DairyNZ CEO Tim Mackle talks to Jesse about the impact… Audio
Labour announces 10% of isolation beds to critical workers
The Labour leader, Jacinda Ardern, has today announced that one in 10 places at managed isolation facilities will be opened up to critical overseas workers if it is re-elected.
The announcement… Audio
Some visa holders get the chance to return to NZ - but not all
Those working to get offshore visa holders back into the country have welcomed changes from the government - but say they hope it's just a start.The categories under which people can apply for an… Audio
Growers say border exceptions won't ease labour shortage
Fruit and vege growers say visa extensions for temporary workers do little to help the looming shortage of seasonal workers, but DairyNZ says it will give farmers certainty to plan for the future.
Changes to resident visas, border exceptions for those overseas
The government has announced it is adding more categories under which people can apply for border exceptions, along with changes to extend or renew residency visas for some stuck overseas.
Backpackers urge for visa extensions: 'Why would I want to leave?'
French backpacker Marine Baiguerra is among more than 13,000 people who have signed a petition seeking a six-month extension to Working Holiday Visas.
Govt wants more focus on quality education than work rights for foreign students
A Cabinet paper shows the government wants to use the pandemic to transform the $5 billion international student sector.
'We feel very isolated' - People trying to get to NZ left in limbo by flight freeze
Since our borders shut there have been more than 28,000 applications for a border exemption to enter the country, but only just over 2400 have arrived here.
Foreigners stranded in NZ call for extension to visas
Some foreigners stuck in New Zealand are making concerted pleas to stay.
Hobbit star's Scottish road trip with a difference
Graham McTavish is known for portraying Dwalin the dwarf in the Hobbit, but his latest project Clanlands has seen him team up with fellow Outlander star Sam Heughan to document the people, places and… Video, Audio
Temporary work visas extended for six months
New Zealand's temporary workers have been given some breathing space to plan their next move, but it is a different story for those migrants stuck overseas.
The Minister of Immigration has used his… Audio
Government extends temporary work visas by six months
The government is extending temporary work visas by six months for some migrants already onshore, Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway has announced.
Temporary resident visa expiry causes businesses to scramble
Big and small companies are scrambling to hang on to their workforce with thousands of temporary resident visas set to expire, all at once. Audio
Temporary residents fight to keep jobs as visas expire
Thousands of temporary residents are fighting to keep their jobs with their visas set to expire en masse. Anyone in the country with an expired work, student, visitor, limited or interim visa, with an… Audio
Breaking for the borders
There are more than 10 million Covid cases around the world and climbing - and more than half a million dead so far. New South Wales won’t take flights from neighbouring Victoria right now. But there… Audio
