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New Zealand to move Group Visitor Visa and Tour Escort Visitor Visa applications to enhanced online system from July

Immigration New Zealand is transitioning Group Visitor, Approved Destination Status Visitor, and Tour Escort Visitor Visas to its enhanced Immigration Online system from July 20, 2026. This digital overhaul aims to expedite processing, simplify the user experience for applicants and tourism operators, and improve communication and self-service options.

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Indian students face longer New Zealand visa delays as scrutiny rises

Indian students applying for New Zealand visas are experiencing significant processing delays, with applications now taking an average of 30 working days, nearly double the time for Chinese applicants. While rejection rates have improved, these extended timelines are causing concern for students and immigration professionals, potentially impacting New Zealand's appeal…

The Economic Times

New Zealand warns international students and migrants about rise in visa scam calls

Immigration New Zealand has issued a warning about a surge in scam calls targeting visa holders and migrants. Fraudsters are impersonating INZ officials, using New Zealand mobile numbers to claim urgent visa issues and demand payments or personal information. Authorities urge recipients to end calls immediately and report suspicious activity.

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Immigration New Zealand hunting 'missing Indian performers'; 18 came for Holi event but only three left

Immigration New Zealand is looking for Indian performers who entered the country to take part in a Holi event but did not leave, overstaying their visas, the NZ Herald reported. Visa director Jock Gilray said 18 entered the country for the event, but only three left. Out of 15, only…

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Conservative US commentator Candace Owens granted NZ visa after government intervention

Minister reversed earlier rejection after considering arguments including ‘importance of free speech’, spokesperson says

The Guardian - AU

Dawn raids never died: why formal apologies and restoring NZ citizenship are still not enough

The dawn raids of the 1970s, when police descended on Pacific Island households in New Zealand’s main cities to find and deport “overstayers”, remain a scar on New Zealand’s collective memory.

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Torn apart by war, kept apart by bureaucrats

The only chance 18-year-old Afghan refugee Arezo Nazari has of bringing her parents to New Zealand is through the government – and so far, three ministers have turned her down.

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Migrant worker advocates alarmed by increasing calls for help

Advocates for migrant workers are alarmed as more and more people come to them for help, because the jobs they've been promised haven't eventuated.

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Paying to be a modern-day slave

The introduction of due diligence legislation is a crucial next step to tackle worker exploitation and modern slavery in supply chains, writes Christina Stringer

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Immigration changes ‘mixed bag’ for migrant workers

While it might provide certainty for businesses and some migrants, advocates for the community say immigration announcement does little to correct mounting worker exploitation issues.

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Does public safety trump free speech? History suggests there is a case for banning anti-trans activist Posie Parker from NZ

The impending arrival of Kelly-Jean Keen-Minshull – aka Posie Parker – has put the spotlight on the tension between free speech and protecting vulnerable communities. In particular, it raises questions about Immigration New Zealand’s role in limiting who can visit and speak in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Conversation

British grandmother travelling to meet grandchild ‘devastated’ after being denied boarding to New Zealand

‘Being granted an NZeTA visa waiver does not automatically guarantee entry to New Zealand,’ says Immigration department

The Independent UK

Rising to the global challenge: innovating in immigration

The public and private sectors need to creatively explore how to attract the right talent to New Zealand in what is a global market, says Evan Veza

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Refugees who set up businesses enrich NZ financially, culturally and socially – they deserve more support

With Immigration New Zealand currently examining both the Migrant Settlement Integration Strategy and Refugee Resettlement Strategy, it’s the right time to consider the role small business support can play in helping refugees integrate into our society.

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Marathon visa waits despite dedicated immigration team

Three months after the borders have opened, lag times for visa processing are still making headaches for travellers to New Zealand

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Immigration doubles down on short-term workers

Changes to immigration settings to plug skills gaps may be at odds with the Productivity Commission’s advice to shift away from a reliance on short-term and low-skilled labour from overseas

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New Zealand borders fully reopened as last Covid restrictions lifted

Cruise ships, international students and visitors from China and India among those who will be able to once again travel to New Zealand

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Refunds promised for double-billed visa applicants

At least 1000 visa applicants paid out hundreds - if not thousands - of dollars for unnecessary medical tests thanks to a bug in the system.

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New panel sees refugees advise on refugees

As the world refugee grows crisis year on year, a new panel hopes to put the refugees themselves in the driver’s seat.

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Why are asylum seekers treated differently to other refugees?

About half of the 400 people who arrive in NZ as asylum seekers every year end up being accepted as refugees - so why are they treated differently?

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Open borders signal back to business for deportations

Immigration lawyers are expecting deportations to rise and are boning up on their knowledge before borders re-open and flights in and out of the country start to pick up.

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Productivity Commission inquiry calls for transparency from Immigration

No more “black box decisions”, says Productivity Commission after analysing the effect of immigration settings on the efficiency of New Zealand’s economy

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Just 12 tech skills visas approved as skilled migrant scheme becomes 'defunct'

The partner and families of workers is not included in the allocation and an industry leader isn't surprised the uptake has been low.

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Hold-ups at Immigration NZ despite surge in staff and expenditure

In the past five years, Immigration NZ staffing has increased by a third and spending is up 50 percent – so why are visa processing capacity worries being used by the PM as the excuse for delays?

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New Zealand’s Haere Mai - to a select few

Behind the differing treatment of countries under the staggered border reopening is a history of NZ deciding which guests it would like to have and those it would rather stay home.

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