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Number of overseas workers in NZ at the end of October up almost 11% year-on-year
12th Nov 24, 11:08am
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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
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The impact of work visa holders on NZ's population is probably much greater than their approvals numbers suggest
After a huge post-border closure spurt, work and residence visa numbers are declining to more normal levels
13th Jun 24, 10:26am
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After a huge post-border closure spurt, work and residence visa numbers are declining to more normal levels
Work visa flows now back to pre-pandemic levels with 13,410 arrivals in April
22nd May 24, 9:51am
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Work visa flows now back to pre-pandemic levels with 13,410 arrivals in April
More than 50,000 people arrived in New Zealand on work visas in the first quarter
10th Apr 24, 9:32am
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More than 50,000 people arrived in New Zealand on work visas in the first quarter
Migrants from India, the Philippines, China and Fiji are likely to be the most affected by the Government's proposed changes to work visa rules
19th Feb 24, 12:23pm
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Migrants from India, the Philippines, China and Fiji are likely to be the most affected by the Government's proposed changes to work visa rules
A total of 20,202 people arrived in New Zealand on work visas in January and another 11,790 on student visas
14th Feb 24, 11:40am
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A total of 20,202 people arrived in New Zealand on work visas in January and another 11,790 on student visas
The number of people in this country on work visas increased by 54% last year
17th Jan 24, 11:24am
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The number of people in this country on work visas increased by 54% last year
More than 200,000 people on work visas arrived in New Zealand in the November year
15th Dec 23, 10:46am
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More than 200,000 people on work visas arrived in New Zealand in the November year
Overseas worker arrivals continue strong bounce back following the removal of pandemic travel restrictions
28th Nov 23, 10:08am
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Overseas worker arrivals continue strong bounce back following the removal of pandemic travel restrictions
Almost 200,000 people arrived in New Zealand on work visas in the 12 months to September
17th Oct 23, 10:06am
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Almost 200,000 people arrived in New Zealand on work visas in the 12 months to September
More than 14,000 overseas workers and 12,000 overseas students arrived in New Zealand during July
17th Aug 23, 9:53am
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More than 14,000 overseas workers and 12,000 overseas students arrived in New Zealand during July
More than 105,000 overseas workers have arrived in New Zealand since the beginning of the year
12th Jul 23, 9:33am
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More than 105,000 overseas workers have arrived in New Zealand since the beginning of the year
On average 17,656 people are arriving in New Zealand on work visas every month
13th Jun 23, 11:00am
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On average 17,656 people are arriving in New Zealand on work visas every month
Big drop in the number of overseas workers arriving in New Zealand during April
12th May 23, 9:13am
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Big drop in the number of overseas workers arriving in New Zealand during April
More than 20,000 people arrived in New Zealand on work visas in March
Almost 18,000 foreign workers and 14,000 overseas students arrived in New Zealand last month
16th Mar 23, 10:09am
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Almost 18,000 foreign workers and 14,000 overseas students arrived in New Zealand last month
Ross Stitt says Australian pay rates are emerging as a major draw card as the country strives to attract skilled workers from overseas
15th Mar 23, 7:46am
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Ross Stitt says Australian pay rates are emerging as a major draw card as the country strives to attract skilled workers from overseas
If implemented ACT's immigration policy could lead to a strong surge in immigration
2nd Dec 22, 12:21pm
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If implemented ACT's immigration policy could lead to a strong surge in immigration
ACT's immigration policy would make it easier for employers to hire migrant workers and for migrants with residency to bring their parents to NZ
24th Nov 22, 11:16am
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ACT's immigration policy would make it easier for employers to hire migrant workers and for migrants with residency to bring their parents to NZ
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
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The number of overseas workers coming to NZ could be back up to pre-pandemic levels by the beginning of next year
Foreign worker arrivals in NZ could be back to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year
12th Oct 22, 12:48pm
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Foreign worker arrivals in NZ could be back to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the 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
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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
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More overseas students and workers are coming to New Zealand but numbers are still well below pre-pandemic levels