Migrant Community Reference Group established
10 people representing perspectives from migrant communities across Aotearoa New Zealand have been announced for the newly established Migrant Community Reference Group.
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Issue 56 April 2022
Kia ora koutou and welcome to the April edition of Bridging the Gap. I hope you all had a lovely break over the long weekends. I’m Wajiha Azimi, the Interpreter Co-ordinator for MBIE.
Terms of Reference released for review into out of hours immigration visits
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).
New Zealand border fully reopening by July 2022, new immigration settings announced
The Government has announced a new faster timeline for reopening the border and reconnecting New Zealand with the world. New Zealand’s border will now be fully reopened by the end of July – 3 months earlier than originally planned.
Border class exception for ski seasonal workers
The government has announced a border class exception for up to 275 experienced ski seasonal workers.
Proposed changes to immigration policy settings: Suite of proposed changes to the Essential Skills visa
We are consulting on proposed changes to temporary work visa settings, through the Essential Skills visa policy. The focus of this review is to manage the settlement expectations of lower-skilled migrants who have no pathway to residence, and reinforce the temporary nature of the Essential Skills visa.
Plan of Action against forced labour, people trafficking and slavery
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking feedback on the draft Plan of Action against forced labour, people trafficking and slavery.
Future of the Skilled Migrant Category
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has today opened consultation on the Future of the Skilled Migrant Category and proposals to introduce a new, simplified points-based system.
Immigration website
New Zealand Government’s official immigration website. Visit to find out how to apply for a visa or NZeTA, employ migrant workers, and assist students and refugees. You can also find out what you need to do to give immigration advice, and get information for medical professionals, carriers, and tourism and event organisations.
INZ accepts review recommendations relating to the detention of asylum seekers
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) welcomes the recommendations of the independent review of its processes and procedures relating to the detention of asylum seekers.