Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is celebrating a number of achievements from 2023, including reaching a milestone of one million visa decisions being made. INZ saw the biggest demand with visitor visas, with the record number of applications submitted .
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is pleased to announce Waimakariri District Council is among the latest group of councils to join the Welcoming Communities programme. Two new Councils are joining the Programme, designed to create inclusive environments .
Tuesday, 23 February 2021, 9:37 am
The immigration system is facing an unprecedented
challenge as New Zealand continues to respond to the global
COVID-19 pandemic.
With border restrictions remaining
in place for almost 12 months, incoming visa volumes from
people who are offshore have decreased significantly across
a number of visa categories, including visitor and student
visa applications which are primarily processed
offshore.
The reduction in visa volumes, combined with
new technology capabilities, has provided Immigration New
Zealand (INZ) with the opportunity to futureproof and change
the way we work.
Deputy Head of INZ Catriona Robinson
says that INZ has a responsibility to adapt to the changing