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Update to the Telephone and Video Interpreting Panel

06 March 2025

In July 2023, MBIE decided to establish a panel of telephone and video interpreting service providers to ensure that there is a range of interpreters and languages available to meet the needs of people throughout the country and provide business continuity for New Zealand government.

Immigration

Update to Language Assistance Services Telephone and Video procurement

23 September 2024

MBIE extends current language assistance services contract while procurement of a panel of providers continues.

Immigration Government

New framework for public sector language professionals

27 June 2024

The National Accreditation Authority for Translator and Interpreters (NAATI) framework, a new program setting standards and certifications for public sector language professionals, will come into effect on 1 July 2024.

Immigration Government

MBIE responds to review on Accredited Employer Work Visa

27 February 2024

The Chief Executive of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has accepted the findings and recommendations of the independent external review into the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), released today by Te Kawa Mataaho/Public Service Commission.

Immigration

Former Licensed Immigration Adviser convicted following MBIE investigation

31 August 2023

A former Licensed Immigration Adviser (LIA) has been sentenced to 6-months community detention and 100 hours community service after his application for a discharge without conviction was dismissed and he was found guilty of breaching the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 (the Act).

Immigration

Release of independent review into out of hours immigration visits

10 July 2023

The head of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has committed to continuing a pause on out of hours visits to residential addresses by compliance officers for deportation purposes following the release of an independent review into the practice.

Immigration

Further protection for migrant workers

30 June 2023

The Government is taking further steps to protect vulnerable workers and champion human rights with the passing of the Worker Protection (Migrant and Other Employees) Bill.

Immigration

Terms of Reference released for review into out of hours immigration visits

16 May 2023

The head of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has announced that a review is to be held into out of hours compliance visits carried out by Immigration New Zealand (INZ).

Immigration

MBIE announces review into out of hours immigration compliance visits

05 May 2023

The head of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has announced that a review is to be held into out of hours compliance visits carried out by Immigration New Zealand (INZ).

Immigration

Leveraging the FIFA Women’s World Cup to create a lasting legacy for Aotearoa

11 April 2023

With less than 4 months to go until the opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 at Eden Park on 20 July, work is well underway across government to ensure the social and economic benefits of co-hosting one of the world’s largest women’s sporting events are locked in.

Immigration Economic Development
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