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Question 4875 (2026)

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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 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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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 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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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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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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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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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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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 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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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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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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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 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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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 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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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?

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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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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 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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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 26th January 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

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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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 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.

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Question 3549 (2026)

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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 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 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 3550 (2026)

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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 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 the total visa application fees received by Immigration New Zealand during the week of 26 January 2026 to 1 February 2026 was NZ$5,909,776.28 (excluding GST).

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Question 1697 (2026)

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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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, 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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The documents I received from MBIE during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive) are listed in the table attached. I also receive advice on individual immigration cases in line with my responsibilities as…

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Question 1698 (2026)

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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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table.

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Question 1699 (2026)

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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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

The documents I received from MBIE during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 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…

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Question 1804 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), 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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None

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Question 1805 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), 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 1806 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), 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 1452 (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 19th 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

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 1453 (2026)

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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 19th 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 1454 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many visa applications, if any, were approved during the week of 19th 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 1455 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many visa applications, if any, were rejected, during the week of 19th 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 1456 (2026)

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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 19th 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 1337 (2026)

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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 19th 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 19 January 2026, general updates as well as statistics on the AEWV were provided to my office in the weekly report.

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Question 1339 (2026)

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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 19th 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 19 January 2026 to 25 January 2026, a total of 10 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 1340 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many bus drivers who entered the country under the Transport Sector Agreement remain in their roles as of 23 January 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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It is not possible to provide a response to this question as over 230 bus drivers have been granted residence through the Transport residence pathway. Once a person has been granted residence their employment status is no longer recorded…

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Question 1341 (2026)

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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?

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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 MBIE staff members have a role in monitoring and addressing migrant exploitation. This includes staff who work in Immigration Compliance and Investigations, the Labour Inspectorate and Immigration New…

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Question 1343 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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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 19 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 the relevant 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…

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Question 1345 (2026)

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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 19 January 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 1346 (2026)

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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 19 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 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 1347 (2026)

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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 19 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 the total visa application fees received by Immigration NZ during the week of 19 January 2026 to 25 January 2026 was NZ$ 6,175,557.19 (excluding GST).

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Question 22 (2026)

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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 19th 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 the total visa application fees received by Immigration New Zealand during the week of 19 January 2026 to 25 January 2026 was NZ$6,175, 557.19 (excluding GST).

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Question 765 (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 15 December 2025, 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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Please note no documents were received during this week. I also receive advice on individual immigration cases in line with my responsibilities as Associate Minister. Due to privacy concerns, I do not believe it is in the public interest…

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Question 766 (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 15 December 2025, 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 767 (2026)

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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 15 December 2025, 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 during the week beginning 15 December 2025, are listed in the table attached. I am withholding the title of one document as it is not in the public interest to release them at this time. This answer does…

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Question 871 (2026)

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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 15 December 2025, 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 873 (2026)

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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 15 December 2025, 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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None

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Question 874 (2026)

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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 15 December 2025, 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 1024 (2026)

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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 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

Answer

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 1025 (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 8 December 2025, 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

Answer

The documents I received from MBIE during the week beginning 8 December 2025 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…

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Question 1026 (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 8 December 2025, 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 8 December 2025, are listed in the table attached. I am withholding the title of five documents as it is not in the public interest to release them at this time. This answer does…

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Question 1131 (2026)

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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 8 December 2025, 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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None

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Question 1132 (2026)

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Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, 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 1135 (2026)

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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 8 December 2025, 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 1184 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What is the total number of travellers entering under the visa waiver travel pathway broken down by country of origin and month over the last 12 months?

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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 1303 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many truck drivers who came under the Transport Sector Agreement have passed the IELTS 6.5 language test as part of their application for residence, broken down by month?

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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 for truck drivers who have been approved a Work to Residence visa under the Transport Sector Agreement with an IELTs score of 6.5 or above. This English language requirement was put in place by…