ISSUE
Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
National MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi welcomed comments made by Hon Michael Woodhouse that New Zealand will continue to welcome skilled migrants from anywhere in the world.
“New Zealand competes with other developed nations for skilled manpower, comments today by the Immigration Minister show our Governments commitments to welcome skilled migrants from India, and the world,” said Mr Bakshi.
To raise awareness about changes to immigration policies, Mr Bakshi invited the Minister of Immigration Michael Woodhouse to a public meeting in the Manukau East electorate. At the meeting, which was attended by more than 25 people, Mr Woodhouse said he has heard from members of the Indian community who are concerned about getting visas for travel and study in New Zealand.
He responded, “ I assure you Immigration New Zealand provides the same level of service to all our clients, worldwide – everyone will be treated equally within the guidelines issued by immigration New Zealand.”
“The National-led Government has worked towards ensuring that the application process to live, study and work in New Zealand is simplified and deserving applicants are granted their visas,” said Mr Bakshi.
“We have also eliminated the centre of gravity rule under the sponsorship of family category. “These changes highlight the positive and pragmatic steps we are taking to best care of present and future generations of New Zealanders,”
Hon Woodhouse also said, “based on feedback I have received from local communities, industry, business, we have made good changes to improve the services we provide – I am proud of this progress.”.
“Immigration plays a critical part in National’s plan to build a brighter future and we’re making changes to give priority to migrants who can make a real contribution to New Zealand,” said Mr Bakshi.
-IWK bureau
National MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi welcomed comments made by Hon Michael Woodhouse that New Zealand will continue to welcome skilled migrants from anywhere in the world. “New Zealand competes with other developed nations for skilled manpower, comments today by the Immigration Minister show our...
National MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi welcomed comments made by Hon Michael Woodhouse that New Zealand will continue to welcome skilled migrants from anywhere in the world.
“New Zealand competes with other developed nations for skilled manpower, comments today by the Immigration Minister show our Governments commitments to welcome skilled migrants from India, and the world,” said Mr Bakshi.
To raise awareness about changes to immigration policies, Mr Bakshi invited the Minister of Immigration Michael Woodhouse to a public meeting in the Manukau East electorate. At the meeting, which was attended by more than 25 people, Mr Woodhouse said he has heard from members of the Indian community who are concerned about getting visas for travel and study in New Zealand.
He responded, “ I assure you Immigration New Zealand provides the same level of service to all our clients, worldwide – everyone will be treated equally within the guidelines issued by immigration New Zealand.”
“The National-led Government has worked towards ensuring that the application process to live, study and work in New Zealand is simplified and deserving applicants are granted their visas,” said Mr Bakshi.
“We have also eliminated the centre of gravity rule under the sponsorship of family category. “These changes highlight the positive and pragmatic steps we are taking to best care of present and future generations of New Zealanders,”
Hon Woodhouse also said, “based on feedback I have received from local communities, industry, business, we have made good changes to improve the services we provide – I am proud of this progress.”.
“Immigration plays a critical part in National’s plan to build a brighter future and we’re making changes to give priority to migrants who can make a real contribution to New Zealand,” said Mr Bakshi.
-IWK bureau
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