Immigration
Retail politics on immigration via the media
Shane Jones’ low blow at the Indian community over partnership visas was followed up by others looking to score political points or to condemn him. But while the politics of it all preoccupied the… Audio
Retail politics on immigration via the media
Shane Jones’ low blow at the Indian community over partnership visas was followed up by others looking to score political points or to condemn him. But while the politics of it all preoccupied the…
AudioForever home - Why immigrants chose New Zealand
Migration is shaping New Zealand as we head towards a population of five million. But why are people choosing to come here? Philippa Tolley attended citizenship ceremonies to ask newly minted New… Audio
Focus on Politics: Coalition parties kiss and make up on immigration
This week the Prime Minister put a stake in the ground on immigration. A change in approach by immigration officials to partnership visas means Indians in particular are having a much harder time… Audio
14: Modern New Zealand
It’s the final episode of the Aotearoa History Show! Rogernomics, Ruthanasia and the referendum on MMP saw the total restructuring of our economy and voting system. Plus a snapshot of the changing… Audio
Government back tracks on tougher new rules for partnership visas
The government instructs immigration to revert back to partnership visa rules after the stricter regime impacted heavily on the Indian community. Audio
Coalition partners stand their ground on partnership visas
Power Play - The next weekly Cabinet meeting might be a touch awkward with a serious split between senior Labour and New Zealand First ministers over immigration, writes Jane Patterson.
NZ resident returning to India after wife's visa declined
Immigration NZ has been asked to reverse its stance on partnership visas, but a man who is going back to India because his wife's visa has been declined says the government needs to be clearer.
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Immigration told to reverse tough partnership visa rule
Immigration New Zealand has been told to reverse its newfound tough stance on partnership visas at the request of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
The changes to the policy, which have hit the Indian… Video, Audio
Indian association demands public apology from Shane Jones
An Indian community group in Auckland wants an apology from Shane Jones over comments he directed at people unhappy with changes to immigration policy.
No figures on multi-million costs of visa delays
Education providers are questioning why Education New Zealand is not calculating the cost of visa delays to the sector.
Calling Home: James Whitta in Malmö, Sweden
James Whitta is living the dream in his role as a product developer for the world's largest home furnishing retailer, IKEA, in its spiritual birthplace. The award-winning furniture designer is Calling… Audio
Immigration minister fires back over residency decision
Immigration minister fires back at National over the case of granting residency to a man with multiple drink driving conditions. Audio
The rise of Germany's new ultranationalist intelligentsia
The far right in East Germany has long been associated with the disaffected masses, but there is a growing intellectual class helping to change the narrative. Julian Göpffarth's work focuses on the… Audio
Sroubek review: Ministers should 'be above the fray'
A review of how the Immigration Minister came to approve residency for a convicted drug smuggler has concluded it's too high risk for ministers to be making decisions about deportations.
The report… Video, Audio
Opinion: Labour adds insult to injury with parent visa scheme
The re-opening of the parent-visa category by the Immigration Minister is outrageous and insulting to the hard-working migrants in this country, writes Sandeep Singh.
Parent visa reaction - "gutted and betrayed"
A New Zealand immigration lawyer say his clients have been left reeling by the news that the reinstated parent visa category only caters to the country's top earners. Yesterday the government… Audio
Govt reinstates high-skilled migrants' parents visa
The government is reinstating of the parent visa category for migrants has been criticised for only catering to the rich.
The visa category was suspended by National in 2016, out of concern sponsors… Audio
Calling Home: Rod Snowdon in Giessen, Germany
Professor Rod Snowdon was only meant to be heading to Germany for a short while when he first arrived in 1993, but circumstances changed, and over a quarter of a century later he remains based in… Audio
Recommendations for Mosque shooting victim donations due next month
Christchurch City Councillor Raf Manji is meeting with the community on behalf of the Christchurch Foundation to make recommendations about the best ways to disperse funds to the victims of the mosque… Audio