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Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the opening of the Skilled Migrant Category.

The visitor visa-waiver for Tuvalu, Kiribati and Nauru nationals will be suspended from Monday 8 December 2003 Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel announced today.

Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the noon (NZ time) closure of the Interim General Skills Category (GSC).

Lianne Dalziel comments on the Refugee Status Appeal Authority

New immigration rules have been announced for de facto partners seeking residence in NZ.

Claims by an immigration consultants group that they warned of a “dangerous dip in immigrant numbers” are ridiculous, and the group’s use of statistics was misleading` Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel said today.

Winston Peters wrong again

Government Ministers today announced stronger protections for international students, including the introduction of a new guardian visa.

I have received many letters about Ahmed Zaoui. Half of these demand that he be allowed to stay, the other half that he be deported. Many of the latter question why he was not deported immediately.

This open letter is designed to respond to all the points that have been made, so that there is an understanding of the process that is involved.

Scrutiny of airline travellers to New Zealand will be enhanced through the new Advance Passenger Screening (APS) system launched by Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel in Auckland today.

Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel has assured business (investor) applicants that at no stage was the security of any files compromised.

Major changes to skilled immigration policy were announced by the government today.

New Zealand becomes the 100th member of the International Organisation for Migration.

Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel announced today that the government is appealing the High Court ruling on the test case brought by the New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment (NZAMI).

A new immigration fees structure will take effect from 1 July 2003.

The High Court decision on a case taken by the New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment may be appealed.

Funding initiatives to support the active recruitment of migrants who will contribute to New Zealand's skill and growth needs and settle well are included in Budget 2003.

New Zealand's ability to manage immigration risks will be strengthened with a $19.82 million boost in Budget 2003, Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel announced today.

Minister makes decision on case of renal failure patient from Tuvalu

Fiji nationals will be able to apply for residence in New Zealand under a limited immigration access programme announced today.

Immigration Service introduces new approach to reduce unncessary queues at its Christchurch branch

Research which showed how migrants settle and contribute to New Zealand was launched by Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel at a major research seminar today.

The January external migration statistics reinforce the trend of recent months that fewer Kiwis are leaving and more are returning home, Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel said today.

Minister of Immigration, Lianne Dalziel, says that allegations around the employment conditions of migrant workers serve as an important reminder that they are entitled to the same protections as any other worker.