Media releases
A list of media releases that talk about immigration issues in the news.
More than 123,000 new Kiwis in a year
More than 123,000 new Kiwis in a year
2 December 2022
Around 65 per cent of 2021 Resident Visa (2021RV) applications have been processed since the category first opened on 1 December 2021, General Manager, Border and Visa Operations Nicola Hogg said.
One week left to apply for 2021 Resident Visa
One week left to apply for 2021 Resident Visa
25 July 2022
With one week to go until the closure of the 2021 Resident Visa, Immigration New Zealand encourage those who are eligible for the 2021 Resident Visa to submit their applications before the category closes at 11:59pm on 31 July 2022.
More than 200,000 people apply for residence through 2021 Resident Visa
More than 200,000 people apply for residence through 2021 Resident Visa
1 July 2022
With one month to go until the closure of the 2021 Resident Visa, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) encourages those who are eligible for the 2021 Resident Visa to submit their applications before the category closes at 11:59pm on 31 July 2022.
Final provider of refugee settlement locations for quota refugees announced
Final provider of refugee settlement locations for quota refugees announced
14 June 2022
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has today announced that the remaining eight refugee resettlement locations will continue to be provided by the New Zealand Red Cross (NZRC).
Changes to Refugee Settlement Service Providers for Quota Refugees
Changes to Refugee Settlement Service Providers for Quota Refugees
20 May 2022
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has today announced three new refugee settlement location providers for Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch, and a contract renewal for Ashburton and Timaru providers to provide settlement services to refugees from 1 July 2022.
Refugee Advisory Panel applications now open
Refugee Advisory Panel applications now open
16 May 2022
Skilled and experienced former refugees are being asked to help support government decision-makers and policy developers on matters impacting refugees in New Zealand.
Recruitment Company and Director sentenced for immigration law breaches
Recruitment Company and Director sentenced for immigration law breaches
29 March 2022
Apex Recruitment Limited and its director, Georgia Carolan-Hyland, convicted and fined for their involvement in knowingly employing migrant workers in breach of their visa conditions.
Nearly 70,000 applications received since the 2021 Resident Visa category opened
Nearly 70,000 applications received since the 2021 Resident Visa category opened
10 March 2022
The 2021 Resident Visa category is delivering on being quick and easy to assess.
Final closure in long-running trafficking and slavery case
Final closure in long-running trafficking and slavery case
3 March 2022
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is welcoming a decision that sees an almost five-year investigation, prosecution, and judicial process come to an end.
Record number of applications received in one day following Phase 2 of the 2021 Resident Visa category opening
Record number of applications received in one day following Phase 2 of the 2021 Resident Visa category opening
1 March 2022
Today marked the successful launch of Phase 2 of the Government’s one-off 2021 Resident Visa, with applications opening at 10am for more than 110,000 migrants in New Zealand.
Phase 2 applications for the 2021 Resident Visa open on 1 March
Phase 2 applications for the 2021 Resident Visa open on 1 March
24 February 2022
Phase 2 applications for the 2021 Resident Visa will open on Tuesday 1 March.
2021 Resident Visa applications to open early for up to 10,500 people
2021 Resident Visa applications to open early for up to 10,500 people
16 February 2022
Up to 10,500 people who were eligible to apply for a 2021 Resident Visa from 1 March 2022 will now be able to apply from next week, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced today.
More councils join the Welcoming Communities programme
More councils join the Welcoming Communities programme
Tuesday, 25 January 2022
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is delighted to announce a major new step for the Welcoming Communities programme.
More than 1,000 people become New Zealand residents before Christmas
More than 1,000 people become New Zealand residents before Christmas
Thursday, 23 December 2021
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has granted residence to more than 1,000 people under the new 2021 Resident Visa category since phase one applications opened on 1 December 2021.
Immigration New Zealand to start processing offshore residence applications
Immigration New Zealand to start processing offshore residence applications
Thursday, 9 December 2021
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is to resume processing all offshore residence applications ahead of the border gradually reopening next year.
Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship visa category now open
Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship visa category now open
5 November 2021
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is pleased to confirm that the Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship visa category is now open.
New partnership to support more options for refugee resettlement in New Zealand
New partnership to support more options for refugee resettlement in New Zealand
Tuesday, 2 November 2021
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a new partnership with HOST Aotearoa New Zealand to deliver an extended pilot of New Zealand’s community refugee sponsorship programme.
Immigration history and processes relating to the New Lynn terrorist
Immigration history and processes relating to the New Lynn terrorist
Tuesday, 7 September 2021
This was a particularly complex case, but when Immigration New Zealand (INZ) became aware of concerns about this individual, we continued to look at different options under the Immigration Act to deport the individual and prevent him being released into the community.
Third employer charged as a result of INZ’s construction sector compliance work
Third employer charged as a result of INZ’s construction sector compliance work
Wednesday, 7 July 2021
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has filed charges against another employer over the use of unlawful migrant labour in the building and construction sector in Auckland.
New communities and councils join the Welcoming Communities programme
New communities and councils join the Welcoming Communities programme
Thursday, 1 July 2021
Three new councils and regions are joining the programme: Queenstown Lakes District Council, Central Otago District Council, and Rangitīkei District Council.
Further charges filed following INZ construction sector compliance work
Further charges filed following INZ construction sector compliance work
Thursday, 24 June 2021
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has filed further charges over the use of unlawful migrant labour in the building and construction sector.
Charges laid following INZ compliance operation
Charges laid following INZ compliance operation
Wednesday, 2 June 2021
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has filed a charge over the use of unlawful migrant labour by an employer at an Auckland construction site.
Compliance operation uncovers unlawful workers
Compliance operation uncovers unlawful workers
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
An Immigration New Zealand (INZ) compliance operation focused on the construction industry has uncovered the presence of unlawful workers.
Immigration New Zealand adapts to changing immigration demands
Immigration New Zealand adapts to changing immigration demands
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
The immigration system is facing an unprecedented challenge as New Zealand continues to respond to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Refugee quota to resume on a limited basis
Refugee quota to resume on a limited basis
Friday, 5 February 2021
New Zealand’s Refugee Quota Programme is resuming with small groups of refugee families beginning to arrive for resettlement in February 2021.