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The government's super-ministry has quietly embedded itself in the country's spy agency network, more than tripling the size and spending of its own intelligence-gathering arm.

Immigration New Zealand is standing by its decision to grant a visa to the partner of Green MP Ricardo Menndez March and says the application was treated like any other

Visa for Green MP Ricardo Menéndez Marchs partner gets green tick 26 Feb, 2021 03:54 AM 2 minutes to read Green MP Ricardo Menendez March says hes not surprised his partners visa was given the all clear. Photo / Supplied Green MP Ricardo Menendez March says hes not surprised his partners visa was given the all clear. Photo / Supplied Political reporter, NZ Herald@AmeliaJWade Green MP Ricardo Menéndez Marchs partners visa has been given the green tick by Immigration New Zealand. After National...

"If a couple were domiciled in two houses, in two countries, and they simply stayed with each other on holiday every now and again, would that not then meet the living together instruction?" she asked. Immigration NZ head Greg Patchell said he would look into it, telling Stanford: "In the situation youve described... it probably wouldnt meet the criteria."  Menéndez Marchs partner was invited to apply for a visa on December 3 last year and a six-month visa was granted on January 11. The G...

Image courtesy www.rnz.co.nz What did Immigration NZ say last time when enquired about Green Party MP Ricardo Menendez’s partner’s visa? Friday, February 26, 2021 Sandeep Singh Long before the recent grilling of Green Party MP Ricardo Menendez March before the select committee in parliament, the Indian Weekender had sought information from Immigration New Zealand about any special treatment meted out to his partner, which was then deflected under the guise of "privacy-issue....

Immigration New Zealands plan to more than double the cost of work visas to help close a growing $43 million deficit has employers worried. Photo: 123rf.com The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employments consultation on a plan to stem its deficit closed on Sunday. Hospitality industry organisations opposed the proposed changes in their submissions supplied to RNZ, and expressed concern over the government departments ability to manage costs effectively. Hospitality NZs submission said the...