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This report summarises key indicators of migration trends for the 2014/15 financial year to date (July 2014 through December 2014). The report focuses on two areas: the New Zealand Residence Programme and temporary visa entry.
PDF, 642KB, 10 pages
This annual report examines trends in temporary and permanent migration to and from New Zealand. The report updates trends to 2013/14 and compares recent immigration patterns with patterns identified in previous years.
PDF, 1.2MB, 78 pages
In this paper, we combine firm-level innovation data with worker characteristics to examine links between innovation and the presence of new arrivals – both immigrants and returning New Zealanders – in the firm’s workforce.
PDF, 630KB, 40 pages
Documents how various firm characteristics are correlated with international engagement among New Zealand firms.
PDF, 1002KB, 44 pages
The evaluation of the CWR initiative shows that work rights may have worked as an incentive to attract students to Canterbury, particularly students from Latin America and those studying at private training establishments.
PDF, 1.1MB, 61 pages
This report summarises key indicators of migration trends for the 2013/14 financial year (1 July 2013 through 30 June 2014).
PDF, 863KB, 15 pages
The primary objective of this research is to assess the difficulty of obtaining relevant information for study in New Zealand and to evaluate the usefulness of information currently available.
PDF, 311KB, 28 pages
This report outlines what is known about the extent to which international students are working in non-compliant employment, possible reasons why that is occurring and a summary of the steps being taken to address it.
PDF, 602KB, 19 pages
The aim of this literature review is to provide a comprehensive understanding of international and New Zealand literature on vulnerable temporary migrant workers.
PDF, 2MB, 142 pages
This research aimed to describe trends which have been identified with work permits that require a labour market test, and to provide information useful for a review of work policy.
PDF, 257KB, 50 pages
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