Immigration

Influx of migrants helps shore up economy but spending still soft

Influx of migrants helps shore up economy but spending still soft

Meanwhile, more than 71,200 New Zealanders left, at least half to Australia.

Staff reporters 15 Nov 2023
National plans targeted immigration to boost NZ's technology sector
Politics

National plans targeted immigration to boost NZ's technology sector

A new 'minister of tech' is part of National's technology policy.

Greg Hurrell 15 Sep 2023
Net migration hits record high

Net migration hits record high

The annual net migration figure hit a high of 96,200.

Staff reporters 12 Sep 2023
Would National’s visa fee hike put off migrants?
Policy

Would National’s visa fee hike put off migrants?

Officials cautioned against an immediate return to full cost recovery.

Jem Traylen 31 Aug 2023