Removing PR visas is a mistake
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Aaron Martin: Removing PR visas is a mistake

The aim is to encourage migrants to “build roots” in New Zealand before getting permanent residency status. A similar system ran up until 1995. It didn’t work then, and it won’t work now.

Aaron Martin 01 Jun 2022
What is the govt's secret agenda for immigration?
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Aaron Martin: What is the govt's secret agenda for immigration?

Restricting the free flow of labour undermines our ability to compete on a global stage for skilled workers. 

Aaron Martin 24 Feb 2022
Testing times ahead for employers
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Aaron Martin: Testing times ahead for employers

On top of all of the existing complexities involved in hiring migrants, INZ now appears to be dictating the content of job advertisements and becoming prescriptive in their approach to the recruitment process. 

Aaron Martin 01 Dec 2021
Immigration: What we’ve all been waiting for
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Aaron Martin: Immigration: What we’ve all been waiting for

While the new resident visa is most certainly welcome, this latest announcement does beg the question – what happens to everyone else? 

Aaron Martin 01 Oct 2021