Tag: zealand
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Overstayer numbers drop to new low
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Michael Woodhouse | Immigration Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has welcomed new figures showing New Zealand overstayer numbers are continuing to fall. “A new report estimates 13,151 overstayers are living in New Zealand. This is the lowest number this century, down 893 (6.3%) from last year, and 33 per cent lower…
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Business visa changes to create jobs & growth
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Michael Woodhouse | Immigration Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has announced a new business visa policy to encourage migrants to set up high-quality businesses in New Zealand to help create local jobs and support economic growth. “New Zealand needs to attract talented, enterprising, well-connected business people to invest and grow businesses…
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Nine Afghan interpreters offered resettlement
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Michael Woodhouse | Immigration Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has announced his decision to grant New Zealand residence to nine Afghan interpreters and 26 family members. “Local interpreters worked on the front lines with New Zealand personnel in Afghanistan. The Government recognises its duty of care to these men and their…