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Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to speak at your annual conference.

High quality migrants, such as teachers, nurses, tradespeople and IT professionals, are attracted to living in NZ

Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to open your Conference. Your invitation was issued to my colleague Lianne Dalziel, in her role as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Minister of Ethnic Affairs.

Immigration Minister Paul Swain today announced changes to the Investor Category to maximise the benefits to New Zealand.

The government has introduced a Bill to regulate immigration advisers.

Immigration Minister Paul Swain today released the terms of reference for the review of the

The government is to spend an extra $13.3 million over four years on protecting New Zealand's borders, Immigration Minister Paul Swain said today.

The Department of Labour today revoked the visitor's permit of an Iraqi man who was a diplomat in Saddam Hussein’s government.

The man and his wife entered the country last year to visit family and they later applied for residence.

Enhancements to immigration policy will make it easier for international students to work and study in New Zealand, Immigration Minister Paul Swain said today.

A new Bill,to be introduced in May, will require licencing for immigration advisors who assist migrants and asylum seekers into New Zealand

The number of young people from overseas able to work while on holiday in New Zealand will increase to at least 40,000 within two years, Foreign Minister Phil Goff and Immigration Minister Paul Swain announced today.

Immigration Minister Paul Swain has asked the Immigration Service to investigate the case of Somali refugee Asha Ali Abdille.

Changes will make policy more flexible

New Zealand's Immigration policy is becoming more responsive and flexible to the needs of employers facing increasing labour supply and skills shortages

Zimbabweans in New Zealand on temporary permits to be considered for permanent residence

Policy attracting the migrants economy needs

Improved measures to enable Pacific Island quotas to be filled.

Wayne Mapp isn't telling the whole story - again

The government wants views on $62 million initiative

Immigration Minister Paul Swain today launched the Refugee Voices report.

New Zealand will accept up to 50,000 new residents in the year ending June 2005

A misunderstanding may have led a Tongan official to think she required a visa to enter New Zealand, says Immigration Minister Paul Swain.

Budget 2004 allocates more than $62 million over the next four years for practical measures to help migrants, refugees and their families make a greater contribution to the economy and society.

Cabinet has agreed in principle to the statutory regulation of immigration agents