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26 Feb 13
New Zealand immigration minister joins mayor to honour international education industry
New Zealand Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse will join Wellington Mayor Celia Wade Brown this week to pay tribute to the economic contribution of the international education industry in New Zealand.
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01 Feb 13
Immigration New Zealand warn of fake job offers
New Zealand immigration officials have issued a worldwide warning for those wanting to move to New Zealand to beware of fake job offers.
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29 Jan 13
Doubts over New Zealand visa condition to help Christchurch rebuild
A new requirement for employers to carry out employment checks has been criticised by one employment lawyer who claims the added step will slow down the ability to recruit new staff.
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28 Jan 13
New Zealand visa rule introduced to help Christchurch rebuild
New Zealand Immigration Minister Nathan Guy has announced the introduction of a new category of New Zealand visa specifically designed to help employers find the staff needed for the Christchurch rebuild operation.
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14 Jan 13
New Zealand immigration authorities warn Christchurch rebuild employers
Employers hiring foreign workers for the rebuild operation in Christchurch have been warned by Immigration New Zealand that any potential employees' immigration status is their responsibility.
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28 Dec 12
Hospitality industry calls for New Zealand visa help in Christchurch
The city of Christchurch is still struggling to recover following the devastating earthquake which struck the region in January, 2011. New Zealand immigration authorities have assisted the rebuild process by making it easier for foreign construction workers to come to the region, but now the hospitality industry is claiming it too is in dire need of workers.
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11 Dec 12
Minister accused of misleading parliament over New Zealand visa deal
Immigration Minister Nathan Guy has been accused of misleading the parliament over a deal he signed with China Southern Airlines to allow frequent flyers quicker access to a New Zealand visa.
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03 Dec 12
British family facing deportation from New Zealand due to brain tumour
A British family living in New Zealand are facing the threat of deportation after father, Paul, 47, was diagnosed with a brain tumour meaning he can no longer work, violating the terms of this New Zealand Visa.
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30 Nov 12
Second airline in talks for New Zealand visa deal
Air New Zealand has confirmed it is in talks with the government over striking a deal to allow wealthy Chinese visitors to secure a New Zealand visa quickly.
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27 Nov 12
New Zealand tourism gears up for Hobbit-hype
As many as 100,000 people are expected in Wellington this week for the long-awaited premier of Peter Jackson's latest offering The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, and Tourism New Zealand are primed to capitalise.
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26 Nov 12
Crackdown on colleges in New Zealand visa scam
New Zealand immigration authorities have suspended New Zealand visa applications from four private colleges after an investigation found their complicity in an illegal labour scam involving international students.
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