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Govt warned payments could go offshore
Policy

Govt warned payments could go offshore

The government knew IRD lacked a robust process for checking residency.

Jem Traylen 02 Aug 2022
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Zero income but no cost of living payment
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Zero income but no cost of living payment

The government refuses to distribute the cost of living payments to those with zero taxable income, including up to 70,000 students.

Jem Traylen 01 Aug 2022
Scepticism over faster residence visa promise
Policy

Scepticism over faster residence visa promise

Michael Wood is open to making changes to the green list for immigration before the scheduled review next year.

Jem Traylen 28 Jul 2022
Highly skilled locals work better with migrants
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Highly skilled locals work better with migrants

Skilled and long-term migrants tend to be more productive than most locals.

Jem Traylen 25 Jul 2022