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Immigration New Zealand Cracks Down on Employer Non-Compliance
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:33:44 +1200 | VisaAide
Leading visa and immigration consultancy, VisaAide, is urging New Zealand employers to make sure they’re up to date with their accreditation and compliant with New Zealand employment laws and standards, plus the Immigration Act 2009. This followsMore >>
UK-Rwanda Asylum Law: UN Leaders Warn Of Harmful Consequences
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:35:53 +1200 | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Following the passage of the “Safety of Rwanda” Bill by the UK Parliament, two UN leaders have again sounded the alarm on the harmful impact it will have on global responsibility-sharing, human rights and refugee protection.More >>
Immigration New Zealand Cracks Down on Employer Non-Compliance
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:51:03 +1200 | Clickthrough Digital
Leading visa and immigration consultancy, VisaAide, is urging New Zealand employers to make sure they’re up to date with their accreditation and compliant with New Zealand employment laws and standards, plus the Immigration Act 2009. This follows ...More >>
‘Character’ And Its Impact On Immigration Status
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:30:34 +1200 | MBIE
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is sounding a warning to migrants, that running foul of the law may see them leaving the country prematurely. More >>
Charges Laid Against Fraudulent Immigration Agent In Thailand
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:01:51 +1200 | New Zealand Immigration
Charges have been laid against two visa agents in Thailand after Immigration New Zealand identified they were providing fake documents for visitor visa applicants. More >>
International Migration: February 2024
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:41:04 +1200 | Statistics New Zealand
International migration statistics give the latest outcomes-based measure of migration, which includes estimates of migrants entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Annual migration Provisional estimates for the February 2024 year compared with the February ...More >>
Kiwi Employers Will Find It More Onerous To Fill Lower-skilled Roles
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 15:02:41 +1200 | Publik Agency
An immigration lawyer says the latest changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Scheme will make it more onerous for Kiwi employers to fill lower-skilled roles, as well as blow out processing times for Job Checks and visa applications.More >>
Shifting Focus From Race To Culture: Preserving Trust With Indigenous Communities
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 11:14:36 +1200 | D C Harding
In an attempt to dispel any intention of racism, I am writing this op/ed to help move the dial from a focus on race, to a focus on cultural norms and sensitivities. More >>
World News In Brief: Haiti, Lebanon, UNEP Welcomes Iran Prisoner Release, Healthcare For The Displaced
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 10:53:23 +1200 | UN News
UN humanitarians on Monday made clear the emergency response in Haiti’s capital continues despite ongoing insecurity caused by months of gang-led violence there. More >>
Immigration Changes For Transport Risk Hindering Growth
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 22:39:12 +1200 | la Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
The sudden closure of the Work to Residence pathway for truck and bus drivers could risk slowing the economy, and increasing costs for businesses and families, Transporting New Zealand says.More >>
Changes To Civil Construction Immigration Short-sighted
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 13:32:37 +1200 | Civil Contractors New Zealand
Recently announced immigration changes risk undermining the New Zealand’s ability to deliver on its infrastructure work programme, and will inevitably increase the cost of delivering transport and water infrastructure. Announced on 7 April, the ...More >>
Dairy Farm And Its Owner Must Pay $215,000 In Penalties After Exploiting Indonesian Workers
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 12:26:58 +1200 | MBIE
Of this amount, Rural Practice Ltd was ordered to pay $145,000, and business owner Reza Abdul-Jabbar must pay $70,000. Two of the three workers will each receive $10,000 of the penalty amount.More >>
EMA Says Immigration Changes Might Have Unintended Consequences
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 11:48:55 +1200 | EMA
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says that the immigration changes announced by the government over the weekend will still cause concerns for some employers and could result in difficulties in filling key roles. EMA Head of Advocacy Alan ...More >>
NZIBA: Accredited Employer Work Visa Changes – A Step In The Right Direction, But Business Interest Remains Unaddressed
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 11:21:55 +1200 | NZ Indian Business Association
NZIBA offers cautious appreciation for the recent changes regarding work visas, citing pragmatic issues with processing and time frames. More >>
Sensible Step Forward On Immigration Settings
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 16:32:38 +1200 | BusinessNZ
Ensuring immigration settings are aligned to current labour market and economic conditions is a sensible move, says BusinessNZ CEO Kirk Hope. "The immigration system needs to recognise international skills are needed at all levels and be responsive ...More >>
Franchising Businesses Applaud Level Playing Field For AEWV Accreditation
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 16:31:22 +1200 | FANZ
This development brings significant advantages, including substantial cost savings in application fees and enhanced efficiency with a streamlined two-year renewal cycle. More >>
Government Responds To Unsustainable Net Migration
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 16:17:19 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa (AEWV) scheme will ensure New Zealand is attracting the skills it needs, and reducing the vulnerability of migrants to exploitation, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced today.More >>
The Unremarkable Death Of Migrants In The Sahara Desert
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 05:30:28 +1200 | Globetrotter
More and more migrants have sought the Niger-Libya route after the fall of the Libyan state in 2011 and the crackdown on the Moroccan-Spanish border at Melilla and Ceuta. More >>
Early Childhood Providers Landed With Increased Salary Rates For Overseas Teachers
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 15:23:08 +1300 | Early Childhood Council
“When the government introduces a compulsory pay rise, they should at least tell the employers that pay the bill. The lack of communication is disappointing and sub-standard,” said Simon Laube, ECC CEO.More >>
Secondary Teachers Moving To New Zealand Fast Tracked To Residence
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 09:13:10 +1300 | New Zealand Government
To attract skilled teachers NZ must be a highly competitive destination for overseas talent so that all schools have the best people with the right experience. To achieve this, the Govt will move secondary teachers from the Green List Work to Residence ...More >>
