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10 May, 2013

Budget 2013: Rebuild for Mangere refugee centre

The Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre in Auckland is to be rebuilt following a $5.5 million Government commitment of operating expenditure over the next four years towards the cost as part of Budget 2013.

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22 April, 2013

Government welcomes Afghan interpreters

Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse today welcomed 30 Afghan interpreters and their families to New Zealand, greeting the group of 94 off the plane at Whenuapai air base following their flight from Afghanistan.

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22 April, 2013

Speech to welcome Afghan interpreters

It’s a real privilege for me to welcome you all to your new home in New Zealand.

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21 April, 2013

Budget 2013: $7m to improve visitor facilitation

Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has announced that Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is to receive $7 million over the next four years to help boost tourist numbers to New Zealand by improving visitor facilitation.

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18 April, 2013

Woodhouse welcomes immigration delegates

Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse today welcomed top immigration officials from the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and Australia who are meeting in Queenstown for the annual Five Countries Conference (FCC).

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16 April, 2013

Progress of mass arrivals bill welcomed

Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse says the Immigration Amendment Bill, that passed second reading tonight, is part of a package to disrupt, deter and manage a potential mass arrival of asylum seekers to New Zealand.

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11 April, 2013

Minister rejects criticism over NZ refugee record

Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse is rejecting criticism that New Zealand isn’t pulling its weight in resettling international refugees.

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11 April, 2013

Opening address to the Prevent People Trafficking Conference

Thank you for inviting me to be here today. I want to start by acknowledging the co-hosts of the Prevent People Trafficking Conference - the Salvation Army, ECPAT Child Alert, and the U.S. Embassy.

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31 March, 2013

Woodhouse to attend major conference on people smuggling and human trafficking

New Zealand’s commitment to preventing people smuggling and human trafficking will be reinforced this week at a major conference of Ministers from the Asia-Pacific region.

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28 February, 2013

Work website for international students launched

Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse today launched www.nzstudywork.com, an exciting new website designed to provide advice and support for international students in New Zealand.

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19 February, 2013

Government acts on Tongan visa cases

Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has asked officials to investigate the whereabouts of Tongan nationals who may have come to New Zealand after their criminal convictions were wrongly stated by Tongan authorities.

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14 February, 2013

Speech to the NZ Association of Migration and Investment

Thank you for your warm welcome and thank you all for the opportunity to speak to you today and to meet members of NZAMI.

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28 January, 2013

New visa rule to help New Zealanders into Canterbury rebuild jobs

A new visa rule coming into effect today will help ensure New Zealanders are first in line for job vacancies created during the Canterbury rebuild, says Immigration Minister Nathan Guy.

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17 December, 2012

New rules for foreign fishing workers take effect from today

Immigration Minister Nathan Guy has announced that tough new rules for all fishing vessel operators who employ foreign crew in New Zealand’s waters take effect from today.

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12 December, 2012

Afghan interpreters offered resettlement

Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman and Immigration Minister Nathan Guy have announced a widened assistance package for local staff who have been closely involved with the NZ Defence Force and NZ Police in Bamyan, Afghanistan.

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11 December, 2012

Speech to launch the Refugee Resettlement Strategy

The Refugee Resettlement Strategy is a fresh approach in how we look after new refugees and help them settle into New Zealand life.

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11 December, 2012

New Refugee Resettlement Strategy unveiled

Immigration Minister Nathan Guy has today launched the Refugee Resettlement Strategy, aimed at delivering better outcomes for refugees settling in New Zealand.

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14 November, 2012

New scheme to encourage Chinese tourism

Immigration Minister Nathan Guy has today announced a new agreement with China Southern Airlines to make it easier for high-value Chinese tourists to visit New Zealand.

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6 November, 2012

Minister in Indonesia for Bali Democracy Forum

Immigration Minister Nathan Guy is representing New Zealand at the annual Bali Democracy Forum this week.

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26 October, 2012

Afghan interpreters offered resettlement

A group of Afghan interpreters working for the New Zealand Defence Force and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Bamyan will be offered resettlement in New Zealand.

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24 October, 2012

Speech to the Massey University conference "Pathways to Metropolis in the 21st Century: Immigration Issues and Futures"

Immigration creates jobs by encouraging innovation, deepening our links with international markets and providing the capital and skills we need for growth.

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12 October, 2012

Tyson's visa application declined

Associate Immigration Minister Kate Wilkinson has declined to grant a visa that would allow Mike Tyson to enter New Zealand.

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9 October, 2012

Skills and Employment Hub for Christchurch

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett and Immigration Minister Nathan Guy have today announced a further boost to recruitment for the Christchurch rebuild through a new Canterbury Skills and Employment Hub.

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3 October, 2012

Tyson visa cancelled

Mike Tyson’s visa has been cancelled by Associate Immigration Minister Kate Wilkinson today.

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3 September, 2012

New powers for Immigration officers to protect New Zealand’s border

Immigration New Zealand officers have a range of new powers coming into effect today which will help protect the integrity of our border, says Immigration Minister Nathan Guy.

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31 August, 2012

Speech to the 2012 New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment

Today I want to speak to you about a range of important immigration issues that I’ve been working on as Minister over the last nine months since I took on this very important portfolio.

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21 August, 2012

Minister in Australia for portfolio visits

Nathan Guy is heading to Australia today for a range of meetings covering the Veterans’ Affairs, Immigration, and forestry portfolios.

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9 August, 2012

Speech to the LexisNexis Immigration Law Conference 2012

I want to talk today about Immigration New Zealand’s Vision 2015 and outline my goals for the portfolio. I also want to discuss some of the plans we have in place to boost the economy by encouraging investment, education and tourism.

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9 August, 2012

New work rights to boost export education in Canterbury

Immigration Minister Nathan Guy has announced that work rights for English language students in Canterbury will be extended, giving a boost to the export education sector in the region.

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26 July, 2012

Speech to the launch of revamped 'New Zealand Now' website

The New Zealand Now website has been a crucial part of Immigration New Zealand’s attraction marketing activity for several years.

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