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10 May, 2012

Changes to immigration family policies confirmed

New immigration family policies will help New Zealand attract and retain skilled migrants, and ensure that their family members can settle well and are self-sufficient, says Immigration Minister Nathan Guy.

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8 May, 2012

MoU to boost international student numbers

A Memorandum of Understanding signed by Immigration New Zealand and Education New Zealand will improve visa processing times for international students wanting to study in New Zealand.

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2 May, 2012

Agreement signed to combat human trafficking in the Pacific

The New Zealand and the United States governments have signed an agreement to do all they can to stop human trafficking in the Pacific.

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30 April, 2012

Joint exercise to prepare for possible mass arrival

A major exercise to test New Zealand’s preparations for a mass arrival of asylum seekers by boat is starting tomorrow, the Immigration Minister Nathan Guy has announced.

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30 April, 2012

New measures to deter people smugglers announced

Measures are being introduced to deter a mass arrival of potentially illegal migrants into New Zealand, Immigration Minister Nathan Guy has announced today.

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24 April, 2012

New Zealand commemorates Anzac losses in Turkey

Veterans’ Affairs Minister Nathan Guy will represent New Zealand at the 97th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey tomorrow.

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24 April, 2012

Turkish national honoured for Anzac contribution

Minister of Veterans’ Affairs Nathan Guy has invested Turkish citizen Mr Ali Partal as an Honorary Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, in recognition of his work supporting Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli.

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11 April, 2012

Consultation underway on ETS changes

The Government today released a consultation document setting out proposed changes to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.

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8 April, 2012

New airline penalties to improve border security

The Government is stepping up border protection with a new penalty and enforcement regime for airlines which breach their obligations under the Immigration Act, Immigration Minister Nathan Guy announced today.

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2 April, 2012

Red tape cut for international students

Minister of Immigration Nathan Guy has announced changes to health screening rules which will reduce red tape for international students and other migrants, while protecting the public health system.

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22 March, 2012

New migrant dairy guides launched

Immigration and Associate Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has launched two new guides today to help migrant dairy workers and their employers work together more successfully.

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16 March, 2012

War Disablement Pension and Veteran’s Pension rates increase

The War Disablement Pension and Veteran’s Pension payment rates will increase from 1 April as part of the annual cost of living adjustment, the Minister of Veterans’ Affairs Nathan Guy has confirmed today.

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7 March, 2012

New Immigration blueprint welcomed

Immigration Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the release of Immigration New Zealand’s “Vision for 2015”, a blueprint setting out how the department will continue to improve its operations over the next three years.

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16 February, 2012

Government steps up border management work

The Government’s three border agencies are stepping up work to make trade and travel more efficient through better co-ordination of border services.

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15 February, 2012

New Zealanders commemorate the anniversary of the fall of Singapore

Veterans’ Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has commemorated the 70th anniversary of the fall of Singapore at a wreath laying ceremony in Wellington today.

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9 February, 2012

Racing Safety Fund open for applications

The Minister for Racing Nathan Guy has announced that applications for the next round of the Racing Safety Development Fund are now open.

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