Immigration Act 2009 amendments

Amendments to the Immigration Act 2009 are to ensure that immigration is managed in a way that balances the national interest, as determined by the Crown, and the rights of individuals (as per Section 3 of the Act).

Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill

The Government is proposing changes to the Immigration Act 2009 to strengthen deportation settings and immigration compliance to help grow integrity and trust in New Zealand’s immigration system.

Read the Minister’s announcement:

Strengthening deportation & immigration compliance(external link) — Beehive.govt.nz

Immigration (Fiscal Sustainability and System Integrity) Amendment Bill

The Government has introduced a Bill that will make targeted amendments to the Immigration Act 2009 focussed on improving both the fiscal sustainability and the integrity of the immigration system.

Read more about the bill:

Immigration (Fiscal Sustainability and System Integrity) Amendment Bill

Last updated: 04 September 2025