Statement by Sunny Kaushal regarding INZ CAM article goof-up
With a proactive approach and continuing engagement, we have been trying to create an enhanced understanding with INZ team over the last 2 years since we started regular meetings with…
“We want the government to extend our current visas, which are set to expire or expired. Let us come back to our life in New Zealand.”
“We are ready to wait for another six months till the borders open, please treat us as humans, we are not virus.” pleaded Jagdeep “give us one chance, one assurance,…
Vigil outside Prime Minister’s Office today
‘Be Kind Vigil’, is happening outside Jacinda Ardern’s Mt Albert office in Auckland today, 11th August at 6 pm
A Session on Immigration where opposition MPs make migrant’s day
It was very disappointing for some migrants who came with an expectation that they might get some answers about their issues from a government minister or a Labour Party Members…
Another U-turn by the immigration in decision making has left a couple in distress
Dhanesh Muliyil, a work visa holder working in Intercontinental Wellington and his wife Sruthi Radhakrishnan are yet other victims of getting visa rejected due to culturally arranged marriage. But this…
A session on Immigration after event details
The Indian News NZ’s initiative was obvious, it was to provide a forum to migrants to share their grievances with leaders who were more than engaging with the community, at…
The March of Migrants II – Team of Five Million?
The immigration system in Aotearoa is broken due to negligence by successive governments. The current government does not seem to have the will to fix any of the issues either.…
#REUNITEFAMILIESNZ – stories right from the heart continued
- stories right from the heart continued yet again.
#REUNITEFAMILIESNZ – stories right from the heart continued
494 days separated from my family and still counting…
Migrant march got bigger and stronger
Last Saturday on the 5th of June, Auckland saw migrants march from Aotea square till the end of Queen Street in the city. The weekend saw set of protests coupled…
#REUNITEFAMILIESNZ – stories right from the heart
#REUNITEFAMILIESNZ - stories right from the heart
Migrant groups and leaders join hands together for the broken immigration system
But this is not all... the next step will be to join with other migrant associations to form a federation to give us an even stronger voice.Our first official event…
“We will keep taking it to streets”
People have financial and emotional investment, and they are ready to even drop it only if the government gives some clarity. “Just based on purely economics I think it makes…
Covid-19 immigration powers to be extended
“Over the past year, we have had to make rapid decisions to vary visa conditions, extend expiry dates, and waive some application requirements across entire visa categories. These decisions have…
Migrant rally held in Aotearoa square to support offshore and onshore migrant workers
Migrant Workers Association of Aotearoa organized a migrant rally at Aotearoa square at Auckland CBD on the 27th of March, the determination to stand by the migrant community was evident.…
Does Jacinda’s government need to act with more empathy and compassion towards migrants?
The outcome of such indecisive action by the government is obvious, migrants are wanting to leave out of frustration and uncertainty. But the question arises that is the government being…
Grant residence status to all migrants currently in New Zealand, appeals Ryann’s petition
A group of long-term migrants currently residing in New Zealand, struggling to gain residence for many years have a heartening request for Jacinda Ardern’s government - to grant a residence…
Border exceptions for a small number of international students with visas
The Government has established a new category that will allow 250 international PhD and postgraduate students to enter New Zealand and continue their studies, in the latest set of border…
Stronger enforcement and protection for migrant workers, Govt announces
As part of the Temporary Migrant Worker Exploitation Review and its response to COVID-19, the Government recently announced changes to reduce the exploitation of temporary migrant workers, including international students.…
New Zealand will always need migrants: Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway
The Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway who was in Auckland earlier this week, met community leaders and the media, to listen to their concerns as regards to the plight of work…
Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Bill introduced
A Bill to temporarily amend immigration legislation to support the quick and efficient management of visa changes during COVID-19 is being introduced to Parliament today.
Stop blaming migrants and victims of exploitation for votes
General elections are upon us and some would hope that this time politicians won’t use vulnerable groups of communities (migrants) as scapegoats to mislead and gain votes in this election…
Communities and councils recognised for their Welcoming Communities efforts
These councils and communities are the first in New Zealand to be accredited as Committed Welcoming Communities.
Reapply if you were previously declined a visitor visa to join your partner in New Zealand
On December 2, Immigration New Zealand said in a release, “We have contacted a group of people who were recently declined visas to visit a New Zealand citizen or resident…
Pathway Student Visa will become permanent from January 2021
The Government has announced that the Pathway Student Visa pilot will continue until January 2021, after which it will become a permanent visa category. This pilot was introduced in December…
