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20 Jun 06
NZ immigration proposals raise human rights concern
A number of proposed changes to New Zealand's Immigration Act have come under fire after fears they could breach international treaties on human rights.
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14 Jun 06
NZ builder shortage pushes wages up
A chronic shortage of qualified builders in New Zealand has seen starting salaries in the industry rise to unprecedented levels.
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22 May 06
New Zealand close guardian permit loophole
New Zealand have announced new measures to prevent the guardians of young fee-paying foreign students from abusing the visa system.
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15 May 06
New Zealand businesses continue to be hit by skills shortage
New Zealand employers are still finding their business plans constrained by a lack of skilled labour in the country.
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12 May 06
Immigrants targeted to solve New Zealand Police shortages
New Zealand Police are reporting a shortage or recruits in some North Island districts but are over-subscribed in the South Island.
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05 May 06
Migrants get New Zealand business approval
New Zealand employers have given their backing to migrant workers after a survey found most believed their immigrant staff added valuable to their business.
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28 Apr 06
Auckland ramps up new investment drive
Auckland has reinforced its desire to become the premier destination for new investors in New Zealand with the establishment of AucklandPlus - the region’s new investment agency.
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25 Apr 06
Immigration boost for New Zealand economy
New Zealand saw the largest monthly net increase in long term and permanent migrants for over two years during March, according to the latest official data.
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24 Apr 06
Auckland and Wellington now even better places to work
A sound environmental policy and outstanding natural beauty have helped Auckland and Wellington improve their global position as two of the best cities to live and work in.
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10 Feb 06
New Zealand unemployment increases
New Zealand unemployment at 3.6% as and unexpected loss of 1000 jobs occured in the last 3 months of 2005. As a result, the country's Reserve Bank is keeping interest rated on hold.
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14 Jul 05
Brits immigrating to New Zealand in record numbers: Government
The proportion of British emigrating to New Zealand continues to rise; now account for almost a third of new residents according to New Zealand Immigration Minister Paul Swain.
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