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Madam Speaker, I move that the Immigration Advisers Licensing Bill be now read a third time.

The Recognised Seasonal Employer policy aims to meet labour shortages in horticulture and viticulture

A strong economy and changes to immigration policy have led to a big fall in the number of recent migrants needing financial support.

Intending skilled migrants coming to New Zealand under the Work to Residence policy are getting nine months to find a job instead of the previous six.

Immigration Minister David Cunliffe has cautiously welcomed a further fall in the number of overstayers illegally in New Zealand.

Madam Speaker, I move that the Immigration Advisers Licensing Bill be now read a second time.

Government encourages trans-Tasman neighbours to live and work here New Zealand

Net migration figures show immigration is making a positive contribution to New Zealand.

The Crown has lodged an appeal in the case of a Romanian family who falsely represented the health status of a child to gain entry to New Zealand.

Zimbabweans eligible for residence under a special policy are being encouraged to come forward and apply before time runs out on 28 February.

New research shows that most skilled migrants are enjoying life in New Zealand within a year of arriving here.

Migrant and refugee newcomers to Auckland will benefit from a joint local and central government settlement strategy and action plan.

New Zealand is successfully attracting skilled migrants

Immigration Minister David Cunliffe says the reported case of hundreds of potential migrants allegedly owed money by a failed recruitment company highlights the need for his bill to licence immigration agents.

Migrants are set to benefit from a world-class immigration system based on principles of fairness and human rights.

The government has unveiled a package of proposals for a new Immigration Act.

Presentation to Opportunities NZ Expo

Address to Auckland District Law Society, Immigration and Refugee Committee

The government has invested heavily in compliance measures to ensure the new Recognised Seasonal Employer policy works well.

Speech to candidates for citizenship

A new employment scheme will enable Pacific workers to fill horticulture and viticulture jobs when no New Zealanders are available

An initiative to further strengthen New Zealand’s border security.

The diverse Pacific region deserves a future in which its cultures, traditions and religious beliefs are valued, honoured and developed

The government has approved a substantial range of measures to improve conditions for foreign crew on foreign charter fishing vessels in New Zealand waters.