New Zealand Government Announce 2008/2009 Migrant Intake
The number of places available to migrants under the New Zealand Residence Programme (NZRP) is reviewed by Cabinet each year. During the 2008/09 financial year the NZRP will be set at 45,000-50,000 places – the same level as last year. read more...
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NZ ranked fifth in world for gender equality
New Zealand is ranked fifth out of 130 countries for gender equality, a report produced by the World Economic Forum has found. read more...
Work permits could be axed
Prime Minister Helen Clark says if the economic downturn bites hard, the large number of short-term work permits issued to foreign workers plugging gaps in the workforce will not be renewed. read more...
Residency Applications: High Failure Rate reported. Up to 50% FAIL.....
Industry feedback has indicated that an estimated 30% of all applicants who lodge their application online and directly with the immigration authorities get it wrong and fail read more...
New Zealand investors - confidence in the economy
New Zealand investors have fared well in comparision to their counterparts in other Asia-Pacific nations in a survey about confidence in the economy read more...
More Migrants now Using Agents
It now seems a growing number of immigrants to New Zealand are using agents compared to .. read more...
Recession confirmed as GDP falls, but low unemployment remains - good job opportunities for skilled new settlers
GDP shrank 0.2% in the June 2008 quarter confirming what everyone already knew - the country is in recession. read more...
Napier is a big hit around the world
The Napier City Council has recently launched a unique and enticing promotional campaign to encourage potential immigrants to relocate to the beautiful Art Deco city on New Zealand’s east coast. read more...
Price is right for house hunters
The ASB Bank housing confidence survey, conducted over May, June and July, found the number of people optimistic about buying a house was sharply up on the previous survey. read more...
Migration Bureau attends functions at New Zealand Embassy
The Director of the Migration Bureau, Grant King, has had a busy year attending numerous events at New Zealand Embassies and High Commissions around the world. read more...
The Immigration Advisors Authority was officially launched by Immigration Minister Clayton Cosgrove on the 5th May, spelling out new rules for Immigration Advisors. read more...
New Zealand Pass Mark Watch - current points tested visa threshold
Applying under skill categories has always been the most popular visa class for permanent residency in New Zealand. read more...
Which Occupations are in Demand?
Applying under skill categories has always been the most popular visa class for permanent residency in New Zealand. read more...
