Act party wants to 'demolish' work visa rules

Act party wants to 'demolish' work visa rules
Act immigration spokesperson James McDowall says the government's immigration reset has failed. (Image: Act)
Jem Traylen
The Act party wants a major shake-up of the immigration system, saying it would “demolish” the government’s new work visa scheme.It also wants the auditor general to review Immigration NZ (INZ) and have its processes benchmarked against commercial banks because it believes that issuing visas is just like issuing a mortgage.“No bank would stay in business if it processed applications as sluggishly as Immigration NZ," said its policy document, which was launched by their immigration spokesperson, James McDowall, in Ha...

More Policy

Govt mandates high-rise zoning around key CRL stations
Policy

Govt mandates high-rise zoning around key CRL stations

Auckland Council will need to provide for building heights of at least 10-15 storeys.

Oliver Lewis 25 Jun 2025
Infrastructure Plan floats higher health, electricity spend
Policy

Infrastructure Plan floats higher health, electricity spend

Draft plan identifies priority projects and recommends transport system reform.

Oliver Lewis 25 Jun 2025
Infrastructure plan: 17 projects made it, 31 missed out
Policy

Infrastructure plan: 17 projects made it, 31 missed out

Rail, prison and ferry terminal projects excluded from infrastructure priority list.

Oliver Lewis 25 Jun 2025
Govt funds $5.6m for joint NZ-Nasa Earth observation projects
Policy

Govt funds $5.6m for joint NZ-Nasa Earth observation projects

Nasa will contribute data and nearly $2m in staff time and expertise.

Greg Hurrell 24 Jun 2025