30 September, 2008
Minister announces further improvements to RSE
New measures to further enhance successful employment scheme for horticulture and viticulture sectors
Read full release >>Immigration
Associated Ministers
- Clayton Cosgrove - Minister
- Shane Jones - Associate Minister
1 August, 2008
Licensed for the Future
Clayton Cosgrove's speech to the New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment (NZAMI) Conference 2008
Read full speech >>23 July, 2008
The Immigration Change Programme
Clayton Cosgrove's address to the Immigration Law 2008 Conference -- Building a modern and robust immigration framework
Read full speech >>22 July, 2008
Immigration Bill reported back
The report-back of the Immigration Bill: an important milestone in the modernising of New Zealand’s immigration laws
Read full release >>30 June, 2008
Launch of Wellington Regional Settlement Strategy
Immigration Minister launches the Wellington Regional Settlement Strategy and Plan of Action -- a new settlement strategy for newcomers to Wellington from overseas
Read full speech >>30 June, 2008
Wellington Regional Settlement Strategy launched
Strategy launched to help newcomers to the Wellington region settle well and stay
Read full release >>6 June, 2008
New housing and migration research released
Ministers Cosgrove and Street release two housing immigration reports
Read full release >>19 May, 2008
Auditor General Inquiry into Immigration Service
Government announces Auditor General to undertake inquiry into the Immigration Service
Read full release >>5 May, 2008
Cosgrove officially launches the Immigration Advisers Authority
Minister welcomes the official launch of the licensing of New Zealand Immigration Advisers
Read full speech >>26 March, 2008
New Transit Visa Requirements
Government extends transit visa requirements in response to increased security requirements and changing travel patterns.
Read full release >>12 March, 2008
Address to Refugee & Asylum Forum in Auckland
Associate Immigration Minister Shane Jones speech to the Refugee and Asylum Forum in Mangere, Auckland today.
Read full speech >>7 March, 2008
The new rules spelt out for Immigration Advisers
Cosgrove announces the professional standards and code of conduct that immigration advisers must meet in order to become licensed.
Read full release >>7 March, 2008
Master contractors Inc. launched to aid RSE scheme
Associate Immigration Minister Shane Jones launched the Master Contractors Incorporated, an initiative to set new workplace standards in the horticulture and viticulture industries.
Read full release >>31 January, 2008
More flexibility for foreign seasonal labour workers
Seasonal workers on visitors' permits are to have greater flexibility to move between employers and regions, in a move aimed at boosting workforce ahead of bumper harvests.
Read full release >>31 October, 2007
Speech to Tauranga Bangladeshi Community
Speech notes from meeting with the Tauranga Bangladeshi Community, Tauranga Yacht Club, 7pm, 30 October 2007
Read full speech >>29 October, 2007
Zaoui Family Reunion
Ahmed Zaoui has been reunited with his family.
Read full release >>25 October, 2007
Policy Changes on International Students welcomed by Industry
National’s Pansy Wong is incorrect to suggest that International students “need a juicier carrot”.
Read full release >>24 October, 2007
International students contribute skills to New Zealand
A significant number of international students are choosing to keep their skills in New Zealand once they have finished their studies.
Read full release >>24 October, 2007
Policy changes to attract more international students
Policy changes make it easier for international students to work in New Zealand and remain here as permanent migrants.
Read full release >>15 October, 2007
Metropolis Plus Forum
Speech to Metropolis Plus, Te Papa, Wellington, 3.30pm, 15 October 2007
Read full speech >>12 October, 2007
Immigration changes set new focus on family
New immigration policies will make it easier for people to bring family members to visit NZ
Read full release >>11 October, 2007
Address to Wellington District Law Society
Address to Wellington District Law Society, The Wellington Club, Wellington, 7.30pm, Monday 8 October 2007
Read full speech >>2 October, 2007
Immigration earns the Country over $3 billion
Research shows that new Kiwis boosted New Zealand’s coffers to the tune of $3.3 billion in the year to 30 June 2006.
Read full release >>14 September, 2007
Ahmed Zaoui statement
The Security Intelligence Service withdraws Mr Zaoui's security risk certificate
Read full release >>10 September, 2007
ESOL Home Tutors - Award Presentation
Oakridge House, Unitec, Auckland, 8 September 2007
Read full speech >>6 September, 2007
Seasonal labour scheme sealed
Transitional arrangements are in place to underpin the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
Read full release >>4 September, 2007
Ali Panah statement
A removal order remains in place for Iranian overstayer Ali Panah who has been released into the care of the Anglican church.
Read full release >>20 August, 2007
International meeting strengthens border security
Stronger links with Asian and Pacific countries on immigration border security systems is the focus of a two-day international workshop in Wellington this week.
Read full release >>8 August, 2007
Immigration law change takes New Zealand forward
The biggest rewrite of immigration law for two decades will ensure New Zealand is well-placed to meet the challenges and grasp the opportunities of a fast-changing world
Read full release >>2 August, 2007
National confused and divided on seasonal labour
National is playing politics with the country's sustainable labour market over the RSE scheme, and has no coherent policies of its own in the area.
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