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23 Aug 12
New Zealand visa rule threatens migrant's stay
One Wreys Bush resident could face the prospect of having to return to his native Czech Republic after unknowingly failing to meet the requirements of his New Zealand visa.
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21 Aug 12
Backpackers bump up NZ economy
Recent New Zealand immigration statistics show backpackers visiting the country contribute more to the country's economy than any other tourist, and NZ is keen to capitalise.
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25 Jul 12
New Zealand visa scam solved
A scam which saw 279 Chinese students receive a fraudulent New Zealand visa and many of them make it into the country successfully has caused a major embarrassment to New Zealand immigration authorities but can be traced back to a single immigration agent.
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18 Jun 12
New Zealand visa problems for earthquake rebuilders
Foreign nationals who have travelled to Christchurch to assist with the cleanup operation of the 2011 earthquake have complained of difficulty in achieving a New Zealand visa.
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15 Jun 12
Refugee Council slams NZ immigration proposal
The Refugee Council of New Zealand has spoken out over a proposed amendment to New Zealand immigration law which addresses the prospect of mass arrivals.
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13 Jun 12
New Zealand visa scam tricks thousands of Tongans
Thousands of Tongans have fallen victim to a New Zealand visa scam which has left many requiring urgent assistance from the government.
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12 Jun 12
Politician calls for New Zealand visa exception
As the New Zealand visa application and acceptance rate drops for Christchurch, Labour MP Lianne Dalziel has said visa rules should be relaxed to allow the city's cleanup operation to continue.
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30 May 12
New Zealand visa scheme goes from strength to strength
Recent research shows a New Zealand visa scheme which allows foreign workers to work on agricultural projects within the country continues to benefit the country as a whole.
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15 May 12
New Zealand visa numbers fall
New Zealand's Department of Labour has reported that the number of people entering on a New Zealand visa has fallen 12% in the past nine months.
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11 May 12
New Zealand immigration authorities catch people smuggling couple
New Zealand immigration authorities have arrested a husband and wife couple suspected of attempting to smuggle nine women through the country.
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11 May 12
Union speaks out against New Zealand visa surplus
The decision to grant a New Zealand visa to over 300 applicants despite a computer error has sparked outrage from a national trade union.
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