Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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How many visa applications, if any, were rejected, during the week of 2 March 2026; broken down by visa type?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I refer the Member to the attached document.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
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 2 March 2026; broken down by visa type?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I refer the Member to the attached document.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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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 2 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I am advised that during the week of 23 February 2026 to 2 March 2026, a total of 11 individuals arrived in New Zealand on a Work to Residence Visa.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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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?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
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.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive about the Accredited Employer Work Visa during the week of 2 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
In the week commencing 2 March 2026, I 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, as well as timeliness and statistics updates on AEWV…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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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 2 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
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…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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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 2 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
None.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
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 2 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
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…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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What was the total amount, if any, of visa fees paid to Immigration NZ during the week of 2 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I am advised that the total visa application fees received by Immigration New Zealand during the week of 2nd March was NZ$6,679,763.00 (excluding GST).
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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What was the breakdown of submissions that were received as part of the change to NCEA consultation process; broken down by whether generally supportive, unclear, neutral, or opposed?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I am advised by the Ministry of Education that public consultation submissions were generally supportive of each of the proposals to replace NCEA with a new national senior secondary qualifications system. I intend to make a summary of…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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What was the breakdown of submissions that were received as part of the change to NCEA consultation process; broken down by age group, profession, geographical location?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
Public consultation submissions were received from a wide range of stakeholders including educators, industry representatives, parents, whānau and students. A demographic breakdown of submitters will be released as part of the summary of…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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How many, if any, submissions were received as part of the change to NCEA consultation process?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I am advised by the Ministry of Education that nearly 11,000 submissions were received as part of the change to NCEA consultation process.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
Matching question numbers: 8561 (2026), 8562 (2026)
Has she had to delay her announcement on the outcome of the change to NCEA consultation process; if so, why?
Has she had to delay her announcement on the outcome of the change to NCEA consultation process; if so, for how long?
Did she plan on announcing the outcome of the change to NCEA consultation process on a specific date; if so, has she had to delay her announcement?
Did she plan on announcing the outcome of the change to NCEA consultation process on a specific date; if so, has that date passed?
Did she plan on announcing the outcome of the change to NCEA consultation process on a specific date; if so, on what date?
When, if at all, will she announce the outcome of the change to NCEA consultation process?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I intended to make an announcement in February, however, due to the large amount of submissions received, we wanted to properly consider the submissions before we made any announcements. An announcement will be made in due course. This is…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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How many Visas, if any, have been cancelled, during the week of 19th January 2025, broken down by age, gender, ethnicity, visa type and reason?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
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…
Asked by
Lawrence Xu-Nan
List MP · Green Party
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How many teachers, if any, are currently on an Individual Employment Agreement?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I am advised by the Ministry of Education that, as at 1 March 2026, there were a total of 17,631 primary, secondary and area school teachers employed on Individual Employment Agreements (IEAs).
Asked by
Lawrence Xu-Nan
List MP · Green Party
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What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office sent regarding the government's offer of a pay rise to teachers on individual employment agreements; listed by date,…
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
My office has at least 17 members of staff (including departmental secondees). Requiring all of them to go through multiple channels of communication to identify any reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice…
Asked by
Lawrence Xu-Nan
List MP · Green Party
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When, if ever, has the government previously offered primary teachers on an Individual Employment Agreement a pay offer prior to a Collective Agreement being settled?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I am advised that the Ministry of Education does not hold specific information on when, or if, Individual Employment Agreements have been offered prior to settlement of a collective agreement for primary teachers. However, Individual…
Asked by
Lawrence Xu-Nan
List MP · Green Party
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What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office received regarding the government's offer of a pay rise to teachers on individual employment agreements; listed by…
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
A substantial amount of information is generated and supplied to my office throughout the collective bargaining cycle for the teaching workforce. Information relating to pay rises for teachers on Individual Employment Agreements is…
Asked by
Lawrence Xu-Nan
List MP · Green Party
Has Specialised school transport assitance (SESTA) funding been reduced in any regions across the country since January 1 2026; if so, where and by how much?
Has Specialised school transport assitance (SESTA) funding been reduced in any regions across the country since January 1 2025; if so, where and by how much?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry), that the school transport appropriation is demand driven, meaning funding rises and falls with the demand from eligible students. This is also my response to written parliamentary…
Asked by
Lawrence Xu-Nan
List MP · Green Party
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When, if ever, was the Minister made aware of the independent review into the Teaching Council by Debbie Francis, and how?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 5085 (2026).
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
None
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
None
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
None
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
None
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
None
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office, sent, received or requested on the impact of the war at the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand by date and title?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I have received no specific advice. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has been mentioned in broader reports.
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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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 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions
2 March • Information points – To support the Minister’s attendance at SOU on Wednesday 4 March 5 March • Email - Update on B25 funding for Disability Support Services 6 March • Weekly Report - For reporting period 26 February-5 March 2026…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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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 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
The documents I received from MBIE during the period between 2 March 2026 to 8 March 2026 (inclusive), are listed in the table attached. I am withholding the title of three documents as it is not in the public interest to release them at…
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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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 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
The briefings I received from Education Agencies during the week beginning 2 March 2026 are listed in the table attached. Please note some titles have been withheld as they are either sensitive in nature or still under active…
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions
None.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
None.
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
None
Asked by
Lawrence Xu-Nan
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, if any, had the Minister provided Cabinet regarding the appointment of Debbie Francis prior to the confirmation of the appointment by Cabinet?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
Cabinet was provided with an Appointments and Honours Committee paper, as per the usual process.
Asked by
Lawrence Xu-Nan
List MP · Green Party
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On what date(s) did the discussion during the development of the Single-Stage Business Case for the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART) between the Ministry of Education and the Government Chief Digital Officer take…
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I am advised that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) communicated with the Office of the Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) on 1 November 2024, during the development of the Single-Stage Business Case for the Student Monitoring,…
Asked by
Lawrence Xu-Nan
List MP · Green Party
Matching question numbers: 7668 (2026)
What is the average, if any, of probity declarations per year across the last 5 years at the Ministry of Education?
What conflict of interest management plans, if any, are currently in place at the Ministry of Educaiton?
What is the average, if any, of conflict of interest declarations per year across the last 5 years at the Ministry of Education?
How many, if any, probity declarations have been declared per year for the past 5 years at the Ministry of Education?
How many, if any, conflict of interest declarations have been declared per year across the last 5 years at the Ministry of Education?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
The specific information sought by the Member is not collated by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions. However, I am informed…
Asked by
Ricardo Menéndez March
List MP · Green Party
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What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive on the review of Parent Resident Visa Expressions of Interest policy?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I received initial advice in late February from officials on the review.
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
Are there any school bus routes under review and, if so, which ones?
Are there any school bus routes under review and, if any, how many are scheduled to have their reviews completed this week?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
Following recommendation from the Ministry of Education (the Ministry), I have agreed to the Ministry undertaking a wide-ranging review of its school transport policy settings. While this work is underway, I have agreed with the Ministry’s…
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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Further to 4960 (2026), what are the titles of briefings or meetings, and their dates, if any, that contain the advice the Ministry of Education provided to the Minister on the appointments to the Teaching Council Governing Council listed…
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
The briefings I received from the Ministry of Education regarding the appointments to the Teaching Council Governing Council are listed below: • 4 March 2025 – Report: Teaching Council vacancies • 14 March 2025 – Information Update:…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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How many Visas, if any, have been cancelled, during the week of 23rd February 2026, broken down by age, gender, ethnicity, visa type and reason?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
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…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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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 23rd February 2026; broken down by country of origin?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I refer the Member to the attached document.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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How many visa applications, if any, were approved, during the week of 23rd February 2026, broken down by visa type?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I refer the Member to the attached document.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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How many visa applications, if any, were rejected, during the week of 23rd February 2026; broken down by visa type?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I refer the Member to the attached document.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
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 23rd February 2026; broken down by visa type?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I refer the Member to the attached document
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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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 23rd February 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I am advised that during the week of 23 February 2026 to 1 March 2026, a total of six individuals arrived in New Zealand on a Work to Residence Visa.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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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?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
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.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive about the Accredited Employer Work Visa during the week of 23rd February 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
For the week commencing 23 February 2026, I received updates on a proposed new Estimates performance measure for AEWV, and updates on processing timeliness for the month of January 2026.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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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 23rd February 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
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…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive on the subject of the Parent Visa Boost during the week of 23rd February 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
None.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
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 23rd February 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
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…