residence visas
Number of overseas workers in NZ at the end of October up almost 11% year-on-year
12th Nov 24, 11:08am
22
Number of overseas workers in NZ at the end of October up almost 11% year-on-year
Around 188,000 people are in New Zealand on work visas, MBIE figures show
The impact of work visa holders on NZ's population is probably much greater than their approvals numbers suggest
17th Aug 24, 6:36am
59
The impact of work visa holders on NZ's population is probably much greater than their approvals numbers suggest
Current residence visa approvals about a third higher than pre-Covid levels
24th Jul 24, 10:15am
121
Current residence visa approvals about a third higher than pre-Covid levels
After a huge post-border closure spurt, work and residence visa numbers are declining to more normal levels
13th Jun 24, 10:26am
32
After a huge post-border closure spurt, work and residence visa numbers are declining to more normal levels
More than 36,000 people arrived in New Zealand on work visas in the first two months of this year
13th Mar 24, 1:43pm
35
More than 36,000 people arrived in New Zealand on work visas in the first two months of this year
More than 16,000 homes sold to buyers in New Zealand on residence visas last year
30th Jan 24, 1:35pm
29
More than 16,000 homes sold to buyers in New Zealand on residence visas last year
Migrants on residence visas accounted for 12.4% of dwelling purchases in year to June
26th Jul 23, 10:10am
70
Migrants on residence visas accounted for 12.4% of dwelling purchases in year to June
More than 105,000 overseas workers have arrived in New Zealand since the beginning of the year
12th Jul 23, 9:33am
109
More than 105,000 overseas workers have arrived in New Zealand since the beginning of the year
The number of overseas workers coming to NZ could be back up to pre-pandemic levels by the beginning of next year
17th Nov 22, 10:27am
195
The number of overseas workers coming to NZ could be back up to pre-pandemic levels by the beginning of next year
More overseas workers are arriving in New Zealand but it could be several months before overseas students return in significant numbers
21st Sep 22, 11:11am
49
More overseas workers are arriving in New Zealand but it could be several months before overseas students return in significant numbers
More overseas students and workers are coming to New Zealand but numbers are still well below pre-pandemic levels
22nd Aug 22, 2:44pm
19
More overseas students and workers are coming to New Zealand but numbers are still well below pre-pandemic levels
More than 13,000 residence visas and 32,600 work visas approved in March, but student visa numbers bouncing along the bottom
19th Apr 22, 2:24pm
46
More than 13,000 residence visas and 32,600 work visas approved in March, but student visa numbers bouncing along the bottom
Eightfold increase in the number of residence visas being approved so far in 2022
17th Mar 22, 10:48am
22
Eightfold increase in the number of residence visas being approved so far in 2022
Almost 11,000 residence visas were approved in January
Up to 165,000 migrant workers could be granted NZ residency under a scheme set up by the Government in September last year
27th Jan 22, 6:02am
86
Up to 165,000 migrant workers could be granted NZ residency under a scheme set up by the Government in September last year
The number of people in this country on work visas sank by almost 28,000 between March and November
17th Dec 20, 8:00am
40
The number of people in this country on work visas sank by almost 28,000 between March and November
Work, student and residence visa approvals steadily rising, Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment figures show
22nd Jul 20, 9:25am
48
Work, student and residence visa approvals steadily rising, Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment figures show
The number of work and residency visas being issued is picking up again but new student visas are almost non-existent
19th Jun 20, 10:59am
47
The number of work and residency visas being issued is picking up again but new student visas are almost non-existent
Most of the people who arrived in this country long term in April were returning New Zealand citizens
15th Jun 20, 2:20pm
18
Most of the people who arrived in this country long term in April were returning New Zealand citizens
Migrant visa approval numbers hammered in April but the number of migrants in the country on work, student and residence visas remained fairly stable
19th May 20, 9:32am
26
Migrant visa approval numbers hammered in April but the number of migrants in the country on work, student and residence visas remained fairly stable
A total of 23,430 fewer people came into New Zealand on work, residence or student visas in March compared to March last year
17th Apr 20, 8:57am
80
A total of 23,430 fewer people came into New Zealand on work, residence or student visas in March compared to March last year
Work and student visa approvals at 10-year high, residence visa approvals at 10-year low
28th Feb 20, 10:59am
52
Work and student visa approvals at 10-year high, residence visa approvals at 10-year low
Work visa approvals up 9% on a year ago, residence visa approvals up 12.8% the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment says
27th Nov 19, 2:11pm
54
Work visa approvals up 9% on a year ago, residence visa approvals up 12.8% the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment says
Almost 35,000 residence visas and 246,705 work visas approved in year to September
31st Oct 19, 9:51am
23
Almost 35,000 residence visas and 246,705 work visas approved in year to September