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10 May 12

Changes to New Zealand visa processes

Immigration Minister Nathan Guy has announced changes to New Zealand visa processes which will make the country more attractive to prospective migrants.
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10 May 12

Computer error sees hundreds granted New Zealand visa

A computer error at Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has seen more than double the number of allocated places in the Silver Fern New Zealand visa programme granted.
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08 May 12

Authorities reach New Zealand visa agreement to boost student numbers

Educational and immigration authorities have reached an agreement to speed up New Zealand visa processing times in an effort to boost international student numbers.
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03 May 12

New Zealand immigration law progresses through parliament

A recently proposed harsh New Zealand immigration law which aims to deter asylum seekers from attempting to reach the country has progressed through parliament by 63 votes to 57, suggesting it could be passed into law by the end of the year.
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01 May 12

Amnesty International expresses concern over new New Zealand immigration law

Amnesty International has called on the New Zealand government to reconsider its new, tougher New Zealand immigration law which will impose mandatory detention on asylum seekers in favour of addressing the issues in asylum seekers' home countries.
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30 Apr 12

Tough New Zealand immigration laws to discourage asylum seekers

New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key has announced that tough new New Zealand immigration laws will be passed in order to discourage asylum seekers from attempting to reach the country.
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25 Apr 12

Asian and Middle Eastern students enjoying easy New Zealand visa

Latest figures from immigration authorities show a sharp rise in the number of Asian and Middle Eastern taking a New Zealand visa in order to study, providing a welcome boost to the country's international education sector.
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12 Apr 12

New Zealand immigration advisor fined $21,000

An Auckland based New Zealand immigration advisor has been fined NZ$21,000 (£11,000) after exploiting one client and giving such bad advice to another that the client was in the country illegally.
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02 Apr 12

New Zealand visa health checks relaxed to boost student numbers

International students will no longer have to pass rigorous health checks in order to qualify for a New Zealand visa, the government has announced.
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26 Mar 12

New Zealand visa rules update means migrants tread thinner ice

Immigration NZ has announced that migrants convicted of minor offences such as drink-driving and shop-lifting could put a migrant's New Zealand visa in jeopardy.
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19 Mar 12

Airlines face fines over New Zealand visa checks

Under new immigration rules, international airlines which do not ensure that passengers have the appropriate New Zealand visa or permission to enter the country will be fined.
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