http://www.migrationexpert.com/nz/visa/nz_immigration_news.asp New Zealand Immigration News. News and Updates about New Zealand Visas and Immigration. en-au Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:32:21 GMT Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:32:21 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss EkaCMS v3 editor@migrationexpert.com webmaster@migrationexpert.com /nz/Visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Dec/0/173/New_Zealand_Economy_to_Resume_Growth_in_2009 The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) expects there to be modest growth in the New Zealand economy in 2009. They anticipate growth will then accelerate in 2010 and 2011. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:32:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/nz/visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Dec/0/173/New_Zealand_Economy_to_Resume_Growth_in_2009 /nz/Visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Nov/0/172/New_Zealand_Travel_and_Migration_Statistics Statistics New Zealand International Travel and Migration figures show the number of visitors and migrants arriving in New Zealand has not been significantly affected by recent economic conditions. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:28:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/nz/visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Nov/0/172/New_Zealand_Travel_and_Migration_Statistics /nz/Visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Nov/0/171/Changes_to_New_Zealand_Working_Holiday_Visas Immigration New Zealand have announced ammendments to the New Zealand Working Holiday Scheme. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:59:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/nz/visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Nov/0/171/Changes_to_New_Zealand_Working_Holiday_Visas /nz/Visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Nov/0/170/Proposed_Changes_to_New_Zealand_Immigration_Policies The National Party won New Zealand's general election on November 8, ending Labour's nine year reign, and have outlined their plans for reforming New Zealand's Immigration Policy Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:42:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/nz/visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Nov/0/170/Proposed_Changes_to_New_Zealand_Immigration_Policies /nz/Visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Nov/0/169/New_Zealand_most_desirable_place_to_visit The recently released 2008 Country Brand Index has rated New Zealand number one for "authenticity", "natural beauty" and "friendly locals", and is the top country most people would like to visit or return to. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:41:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/nz/visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Nov/0/169/New_Zealand_most_desirable_place_to_visit /nz/Visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Nov/0/168/Immigration_NZ:_Wellington_jobs_market_grows_almost_7_percent Wellington has defied predictions of increased unemployment. In the past year, there have been 18,200 more jobs in the region, up almost 7 per cent. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:46:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/nz/visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Nov/0/168/Immigration_NZ:_Wellington_jobs_market_grows_almost_7_percent /nz/Visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Nov/0/167/Immigration_NZ:_Small_New_Zealand_town_thrives_amidst_global_financial_crisis For migrants looking to escape the hectic city life or pressures of the world financial crisis, then the small rural New Zealand town of Eketahuna is a destination worth considering. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:58:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/nz/visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Nov/0/167/Immigration_NZ:_Small_New_Zealand_town_thrives_amidst_global_financial_crisis /nz/Visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Oct/0/166/New_Zealand_Immigration_Officers_are_Amongst_the_Worlds_Best A State Services Commission report into the handling of immigration matters by the previous head of the New Zealand Immigration Service, released on 3 October, has commended Immigration Officers for their continued professionalism and integrity. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/nz/visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Oct/0/166/New_Zealand_Immigration_Officers_are_Amongst_the_Worlds_Best /nz/Visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Oct/0/164/Study_Shows_UK_Migrants_Should_Live_in_New_Zealand Low living costs and high standard of life have seen New Zealand rated the best place for UK citizens to migrate to. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/nz/visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Oct/0/164/Study_Shows_UK_Migrants_Should_Live_in_New_Zealand /nz/Visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Oct/0/165/New_Temporary_Visa_Deal_Between_New_Zealand_&_China New Zealand and China have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that will make it easier for New Zealand and Chinese nationals to enter each other's countries for a temporary stay. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/nz/visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Oct/0/165/New_Temporary_Visa_Deal_Between_New_Zealand_&_China /nz/Visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Sep/0/163/Proposed_New_Visas_for_New_Zealand The New Zealand National Party have released their proposed immigration policy which includes new retirement visas, work visas and reduced paper work for expats wishing to return to New Zealand. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/nz/visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Sep/0/163/Proposed_New_Visas_for_New_Zealand /nz/Visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Aug/0/162/Agents_in_high_demand_as_migrants_seek_professional_advice. There are an ever increasing number of migrants to New Zealand using agents in comparison to last year according to figures of the latest Destination New Zealand reader survey. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/nz/visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Aug/0/162/Agents_in_high_demand_as_migrants_seek_professional_advice. /nz/Visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Aug/0/161/NZ_Employment_Growth_Continues__Skilled_Workers_Needed Figures released by Statistics New Zealand yesterday shows that employment has increased by 2.5 percent for year ended June 2008. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/nz/visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Aug/0/161/NZ_Employment_Growth_Continues__Skilled_Workers_Needed /nz/Visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Jul/0/160/Future_changes_to_New_Zealand_Immigration In a speech delivered to the Immigration Law Conference in Auckland this week, Minister of Immigration, Clayton Cosgrove outlined changes to immigration law to be introduced over the next few years. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/nz/visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Jul/0/160/Future_changes_to_New_Zealand_Immigration /nz/Visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Jul/0/158/New_Zealand_Residence_Programme_(NZRP)_Numbers_Released The New Zealand Government announced that the number of available places under the New Zealand Residence Programme (NZRP) for the 2008/09 financial year would be set at 45,000 to 50,000 places. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/nz/visa/nz-immigration-news/2008/Jul/0/158/New_Zealand_Residence_Programme_(NZRP)_Numbers_Released