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Which Way Are We Going To Go On Immigration This Election?

Posted on May 10, 2017 by

Is it just me, or does the immigration talk in the news seem like it’s about to reach fever pitch? It seems scarcely a day goes by without some talk about the impact of immigration, changes to immigration policy, scandals … Continue reading →

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Immigration – the Election Football is Still in Play

Posted on July 4, 2014 by

As I have noted in a previous post, immigration to New Zealand has become a key battlefield between National and Labour leading up to the national Election in September.  Labour has waded in again with some ill-considered claims about what … Continue reading →

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The Boys from Brazil Sneaking into NZ

Posted on June 10, 2014 by

A video posted on YouTube recently (in Portuguese) gives people from Brazil tips on how to get into New Zealand to work without applying for a Work Visa.  Anyone who takes this advice is stupid, even if they think that … Continue reading →

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“Too Qualified to Live in NZ”?

Posted on April 30, 2014 by
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Employers Tripped Up by Essential Skills Visas

Posted on March 25, 2014 by

Employers are coming to us for help because they can’t keep the same migrant workers whom they have come to rely upon for the success of their business.  Their job hasn’t changed, but Work Visas that used to be approved without … Continue reading →

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Variations of Work Visa Conditions – Watch Your Step

Posted on September 13, 2013 by

In April Immigration made a small, quiet change to its policy which could be a headache for a lot of people.

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Is the bar too high on Skilled Employment for Residence?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by

A recent article raises the point that expecting almost everyone applying for Skilled Migrant Residence to have “Skilled Employment” in order to apply is forcing people into management jobs where they are being exploited (by being underpaid, for instance).  The … Continue reading →

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