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Question 24355 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    How many Visas, if any, have been cancelled, during the week of May 11th 2026, broken down by age, gender, ethnicity, visa type and reason?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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I refer the Member to the attached document. I am advised the reasons for all cancellations are not held in a reportable format. To obtain the information, a manual review of each visa record would be required, and the public interest…

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Question 24356 (2026)

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Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many visa applications, if any, were rejected, during week of May 11th 2026; broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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I refer the Member to the attached document. I am advised the reasons for all decline decisions are not held in a reportable format. To obtain the information, a manual review of each visa record would be required, and the public interest…

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Question 24357 (2026)

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Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What was the average time it took to process visa applications, if any, during the week of May 11th 2026; broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 24358 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    How many FTEs, if any, are currently working on monitoring or addressing migrant exploitation at Immigration NZ, MBIE or any other relevant party?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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I am advised that at least 256 staff members have a role in monitoring and addressing migrant exploitation. This may make up all or part of their workload. It is not possible to break down the FTE further.

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Question 24359 (2026)

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Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive about the Accredited Employment Work Visa during the week of May 11th, 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

Answer

In the week commencing May 11th 2026, my office received information in relation to the number of AEWV holders who have already, or who are due to, meet the end of their maximum continuous stay, the number of individuals who are unlawfully…

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Question 24360 (2026)

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    What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive on the subject of the Parent Visa Boost during the week of May 11th, 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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None.

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Question 24361 (2026)

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    What was the nature of the work, if any was done, by Immigration NZ, MBIE or any other relevant party on the subject of monitoring or addressing migrant exploitation during the week of May 11th, 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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I am advised that each week MBIE staff work on a range of matters addressing and monitoring migrant exploitation including reporting, policy development, assessing applications for migrant exploitation protection visas, taking compliance…

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Question 24362 (2026)

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    What was the total amount, if any, of visa fees paid to Immigration NZ during the week of May 11th, 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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I am advised that the total visa application fees received by Immigration New Zealand, during the week of May 11 2026, was $5,815,432.00 (excluding GST).

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Question 24432 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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The documents I received from MBIE in the week beginning 25 May 2026 are listed in the table attached. This list includes formal briefings and aides-mémoire where I am recorded as the main recipient as the Associate Minister of…

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Question 24433 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 24435 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

Answer

The documents I received from MBIE in the week beginning 25 May 2026 are listed in the table attached. This list includes formal briefings and aides-mémoire where the Minister of Immigration is recorded as the main recipient. Papers…

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Question 24550 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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None

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Question 24552 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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As Associate Minister of Immigration, none.

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Question 24553 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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None.

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Question 24680 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

Answer

The documents I received from MBIE in the week beginning 11 May 2026 are listed in the table attached. This list includes formal briefings and aides-mémoire where I am recorded as the main recipient as the Associate Minister of…

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Question 24682 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 24683 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

Answer

The documents I received from MBIE in the week beginning 11 May 2026 are listed in the table attached. This list includes formal briefings and aides-mémoire where the Minister of Immigration is recorded as the main recipient. Papers…

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Question 24801 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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None

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Question 24803 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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As Associate Minister of Immigration, none.

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Question 24804 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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None.

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Question 20680 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 18 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

Answer

The documents I received from MBIE in the week beginning 18 May 2026 are listed in the table attached. This list includes formal briefings and aides-mémoire where I am recorded as the main recipient as the Associate Minister of…

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Question 20681 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 18 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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I refer the Member to the attached table. I am withholding the title of a document as it is not in the public interest to release it at this time.

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Question 20682 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 18 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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The documents I received from MBIE in the week beginning 18 May 2026 are listed in the table attached. This list includes formal briefings and aides-mémoire where the Minister of Immigration is recorded as the main recipient. Papers…

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Question 20830 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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None

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Question 20831 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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As Associate Minister of Immigration, none.

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Question 20832 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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18 May 2026 - Changes to Active Investor Plus visa settings to support New Zealand’s economic and social prosperity.

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Question 20018 (2026)

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    How many Visas, if any, have been cancelled, during the week of 4 May 2026, broken down by age, gender, ethnicity, visa type and reason?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached document. I am advised the reasons for all cancellations are not held in a reportable format. To obtain the information, a manual review of each visa record would be required, and the public interest…

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Question 20019 (2026)

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    How many visa applications, if any, were approved, during week of 4 May 2026, broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 20020 (2026)

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    How many visa applications, if any, were rejected, during week of 4 May 2026; broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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I refer the Member to the attached document. I am advised the reasons for all decline decisions are not held in a reportable format. To obtain the information, a manual review of each visa record would be required, and the public interest…

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Question 20021 (2026)

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    What was the average time it took to process visa applications, if any, during the week of 4 May 2026; broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 20022 (2026)

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    How many FTEs, if any, are currently working on monitoring or addressing migrant exploitation at Immigration NZ, MBIE or any other relevant party?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

Answer

I am advised that at least 256 staff members have a role in monitoring and addressing migrant exploitation. This may make up all or part of their workload. It is not possible to break down the FTE further.

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Question 20023 (2026)

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    What was the nature of the work, if any was done, by Immigration NZ, MBIE or any other relevant party on the subject of monitoring or addressing migrant exploitation during the week of 4 May 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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I am advised that each week MBIE staff work on a range of matters addressing and monitoring migrant exploitation including reporting, policy development, assessing applications for migrant exploitation protection visas, taking compliance…

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Question 20024 (2026)

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    What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive about the Accredited Employment Work Visa during the week of 4 May 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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For the week commencing 4 May 2026, I received advice on English language requirements for AEWV skill level 3 occupations. In addition, I received updates on key timelines measures for the final week in April, monthly insights for AEWV…

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Question 20025 (2026)

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    What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive on the subject of the Parent Visa Boost during the week of 4 May 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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A general update.

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Question 20026 (2026)

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    What was the total amount, if any, of visa fees paid to Immigration NZ during the week of 4 May 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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I am advised that the total visa application fees received by Immigration New Zealand during the week of 4 May 2026 to 10 May 2026 was NZ$5,535,891 (excluding GST).

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Question 19241 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

Answer

The documents I received from MBIE in the week beginning 4 May 2026 are listed in the table attached. This list includes formal briefings and aides-mémoire where I am recorded as the main recipient as the Associate Minister of Immigration.…

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Question 19242 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 19243 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

Answer

The documents I received from MBIE in the week beginning 4 May 2026 are listed in the table attached. This list includes formal briefings and aides-mémoire where the Minister of Immigration is recorded as the main recipient. Papers…

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Question 19334 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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None

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Question 19335 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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As Associate Minister of Immigration, none.

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Question 19336 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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None.

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Question 19054 (2026)

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    How many Visas, if any, have been cancelled, during the week of 27th April 2026, broken down by age, gender, ethnicity, visa type and reason?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached document. I am advised the reasons for all cancellations are not held in a reportable format. To obtain the information, a manual review of each visa record would be required, and the public interest…

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Question 19055 (2026)

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    How many visa applications, if any, were approved, during week of 27th April 2026, broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 19057 (2026)

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    What was the average time it took to process visa applications, if any, during the week of 27th April 2026; broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 19058 (2026)

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    How many visa applications, if any, were rejected, during week of 27th April 2026; broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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I refer the Member to the attached document. I am advised the reasons for all decline decisions are not held in a reportable format. To obtain the information, a manual review of each visa record would be required, and the public interest…

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Question 19059 (2026)

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    How many FTEs, if any, are currently working on monitoring or addressing migrant exploitation at Immigration NZ, MBIE or any other relevant party?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

Answer

I am advised that at least 256 staff members have a role in monitoring and addressing migrant exploitation. This may make up all or part of their workload. It is not possible to break down the FTE further.

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Question 19060 (2026)

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    What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive about the Accredited Employment Work Visa during the week of April 27, 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

Answer

In the week commencing April 25th 2026, my office received information in relation to the number of AEWV holders who have already, or who are due to, meet the end of their maximum continuous stay, and the timeliness and statistics updates…

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Question 19062 (2026)

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    What was the nature of the work, if any was done, by Immigration NZ, MBIE or any other relevant party on the subject of monitoring or addressing migrant exploitation during the week of April 27, 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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I am advised that each week MBIE staff work on a range of matters addressing and monitoring migrant exploitation including reporting, policy development, assessing applications for migrant exploitation protection visas, taking compliance…

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Question 19063 (2026)

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    What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive on the subject of the Parent Visa Boost during the week of April 27, 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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General updates on Parent Visa Boost were provided in the weekly report.

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Question 19065 (2026)

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    What was the total cost, if any, to Immigration NZ of processing visa applications during the month of April 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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The total cost to Immigration NZ of processing visa applications during the month of April 2026 was $10,697,723. This is the total direct cost and includes visa processing support function costs but exclude MBIE corporate overheads and the…