New Business Migration Laws Spark Great Interest in New Zealand Residency
Immigration New Zealand reports that there has been a large increase in the number of Expressions of Interest from overseas business people and investors following the introduction earlier this year of more business-friendly immigration policies. Read more...
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New Zealand Government Announces 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...
Migration Bureau & Visa Centre staff secure New Zealand IAA licensing
Visa Applicants must use an IAA Licensed Immigration Adviser from 4 May 2009. read more...
Plan to slash permits worries migrants
Worried migrant workers, migrant advocates and union representatives will meet tomorrow night to discuss a response to the Government's plan to slash migrant work permits..
New Zealand Unemployment up to 5pc - less than feared
The unemployment rate rose to a six-year high 5 per cent in the March quarter, but that was a smaller rise than economists forecast as more people than expected dropped out of the workforce.
More people are choosing to Migrate to New Zealand which will help boost the construction industry - eventually
A population boost from the number of people settling in this country due to the global economic crisis is eventually expected to be good news for the hard hit construction sector.. read more...
Banks pass the test
Australia's four biggest banks - which between them control more than 90 per cent of New Zealand's banking - are among the world's 20 safest, a survey has found. read more...
Kiwis heading abroad for adventure, not money - study
Adventure and experience of other cultures were the main motivators for New Zealanders moving overseas.
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...
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...
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...
