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Question 5813 (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 16 February 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 during the week beginning 16 February 2026, are listed in the table attached. I am withholding the title of four documents as it is not in the public interest to release them at this time. This answer…

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Question 5917 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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As Associate Minister of Immigration, nil.

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Question 5918 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 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 for Immigration, none.

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Question 5919 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 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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Delivering the Going for Growth International Education Plan - 16 February 2026

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Question 5599 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many Visas, if any, have been cancelled, during the week of 9th February 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 5600 (2026)

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    What is the total amount, if any, of individuals who arrived into New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa during the week of 9th February 2026; broken down by country of origin?

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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 5601 (2026)

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    How many visa applications, if any, were approved, during the week of 9th February 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 5605 (2026)

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    How many visa applications, if any, were rejected, during the week of 9th February 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 5607 (2026)

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    What was the average time it took to process visa applications, if any, during the week of 9th February 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 5608 (2026)

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    What is the total amount, if any, of individuals who arrived into New Zealand on a Work To Residence Visa during the week of 9th February 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 during the week of 9 February 2026 to 15 February 2026, a total of five individuals arrived in New Zealand on a Work to Residence Visa.

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Question 5613 (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

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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 5614 (2026)

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    What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive about the Accredited Employer Work Visa during the week of 9th February 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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In the week commencing 9 February 2026, my office received timeliness and statistics updates on AEWV in the weekly report.

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Question 5615 (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 9th February 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 5622 (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 9th February 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 5623 (2026)

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    What was the total amount, if any, of visa fees paid to Immigration NZ during the week of 9th February 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 9 February was NZ $ 6,487,599.78 (excluding GST).

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Question 5624 (2026)

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Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What was the total cost, if any, to Immigration NZ of processing visa applications during the week of 9th February 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 Immigration NZ do not track the costs on a weekly basis and can only provide a weekly average for each month once full costs are available. The weekly average cost to Immigration NZ of processing visa applications for the…

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Question 4238 (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 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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The documents I received from MBIE during the week 9 February 2026 are listed in the table attached. I also receive advice on individual immigration cases in line with my responsibilities as Associate Minister. Due to privacy concerns, I…

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Question 4239 (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 9 February 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 one document as it is not in the public interest to release it at this time.

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Question 4240 (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 9 February 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 during the week beginning 9 February 2026, are listed in the table attached. I am withholding the title of two documents as it is not in the public interest to release them at this time. This answer does…

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Question 4340 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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As Associate Minister of Immigration, nil.

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Question 4341 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 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 4342 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 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 4443 (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 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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The documents I received from MBIE during the week 9 February 2026 are listed in the table attached. I also receive advice on individual immigration cases in line with my responsibilities as Associate Minister. Due to privacy concerns, I…

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Question 4444 (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 2 February 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 4445 (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 2 February 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 during the week beginning 2 February 2026, are listed in the table attached. I am withholding the title of one document as it is not in the public interest to release it at this time. This answer does not…

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Question 4549 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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As Associate Minister of Immigration, nil.

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Question 4550 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 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 4551 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 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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2 February 2026 - Immigration (Certificate, Warrant, and Other Forms) Amendment Regulations 2026

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Question 4840 (2026)

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    How many Visas, if any, have been cancelled, during the week of 2nd February 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 4846 (2026)

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    What is the total amount, if any, of individuals who arrived into New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa during the week of 2nd February 2026; broken down by country of origin?

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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 4847 (2026)

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    How many visa applications, if any, were approved, during the week of 2nd February 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 4852 (2026)

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    What was the average time it took to process visa applications, if any, during the week of 2nd February 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 4853 (2026)

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    How many visa applications, if any, were rejected, during the week of 2nd February 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 4858 (2026)

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    What is the total amount, if any, of individuals who arrived into New Zealand on a Work To Residence Visa during the week of 2nd February 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 during the week of 2 February 2026 to 8 February 2026, a total of two individuals arrived in New Zealand on a Work to Residence Visa.

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Question 4860 (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

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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 4865 (2026)

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    What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive about the Accredited Employer Work Visa during the week of 2nd February 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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In the week commencing 2 February 2026, my office received updates on AEWV timeliness and general AEWV statistics.

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Question 4866 (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 2nd February 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 4871 (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 2nd February 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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During the week of 2 February 2026, my office received an update on Parent Boost visa application volumes and processing timeframes.

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Question 4875 (2026)

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    What was the total cost, if any, to Immigration NZ of processing visa applications during the week of 2nd February 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 Immigration NZ do not track the costs on a weekly basis and can only provide a weekly average for each month once full costs are available. The weekly average cost to Immigration NZ of processing visa applications for the…

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Question 4878 (2026)

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    What was the total amount, if any, of visa fees paid to Immigration NZ during the week of 2nd February 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 2 February was NZ$5,839, 651.95 excluding GST).

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Question 3539 (2026)

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    How many Visas, if any, have been cancelled, during the week of 26th January 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 3540 (2026)

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    How many visa applications, if any, were approved, during the week of 26th January 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 3541 (2026)

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    What is the total amount, if any, of individuals who arrived into New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa during the week of 26th January 2026; broken down by country of origin?

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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 3542 (2026)

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    How many visa applications, if any, were rejected, during the week of 26th January 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 3543 (2026)

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    What was the average time it took to process visa applications, if any, during the week of 26th January 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 3544 (2026)

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    What is the total amount, if any, of individuals who arrived into New Zealand on a Work To Residence Visa during the week of 26th January 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 during the week of 26 January 2026 to 1 February 2026, a total of four individuals arrived in New Zealand on a Work to Residence Visa, comprising both residence and temporary entry Work to Residence Visa holders. First…

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Question 3545 (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

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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 3546 (2026)

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    What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive about the Accredited Employer Work Visa during the week of 26th January 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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In the week commencing 26 January 2026, I received updates regarding proposed adjustments to income and wage thresholds including for the Accredited Employer Work Visa.

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Question 3547 (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 26th January 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 3548 (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 26th January 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

In the week commencing 26 January 2026, I received updates regarding proposed adjustments to sponsor income thresholds for the Parent Boost Visitor Visa.