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A major initiative to strengthen border security has well and truly proved its worth in its first six months.

An extension to the seasonal work permit pilot means a pool of increasingly experienced workers will be available to the horticulture and viticulture industries, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe.

Speech to professional symposium considering the immigration framework that New Zealand needs to grow, be productive and ultimately achieve economic transformation

The government is taking action to protect the health of New Zealanders, and Zimbabweans in New Zealand who have fled the Mugabe regime.

A change to residence policy will make it easier for Kiwis to bring overseas family members to New Zealand.

The latest reports from the Residents Review Board and the Removal Review Authority highlight consistent service in a productive year, Immigration Minister David Cunliffe said.

Our balanced Immigration Policy aims to make New Zealand the best place in the world to live

New Zealand continues to be a popular destination for the type of migrants New Zealand needs, according to end of year immigration figures.

Address to the Ministerial Council of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs,
Te Papa, Wellington

About 1500 individuals and organisations have made submissions on the Labour-led government's Immigration Act Review discussion paper.

More new migrants will be welcomed under the New Zealand Residence Programme during the next 12 months in response to continued skill shortages, Immigration Minister David Cunliffe announced today.

Address to the Future of the Pacific Labour Market Conference, Te Papa, Wellington

Immigration Minister David Cunliffe said today that a Yemeni national, Rayed Mohammed Abdullah Ali, has been deported from New Zealand for security reasons.

The Labour-led government is moving to stop any abuse of the visa system by guardians of foreign fee-paying students, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe.

Budget 2006 provides additional funding to better protect New Zealand's borders and improve immigration outcomes.

Meetings with the Pacific community will be held in Auckland and Wellington as part of the consultation process for the Labour-led government's Immigration Act Review, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe.

The deadline for public submissions on the Labour-led Government's Immigration Act Review discussion paper has been extended from 14 June to 30 June.

New Zealand's expat programme in Australia shows the Government’s dedication to attracting the skills and talent New Zealand needs

The Bo Fan case has raised questions about the deportation process

A new immigration education kit aims to increase public knowledge and support for people with immigration law issues

Immigration laws are to undergo their most comprehensive review since the present Act was passed in 1987

Address to the National Refugee Settlement Forum, Western Springs, Auckland

A London newspaper report that "Lotto rapist" Iorworth Hoare has been given approval to move to New Zealand is wrong, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe.

Border security strengthening and enhanced integrity of NZ passports have been annouced