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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What was the average time it took to process visa applications, if any, during the week of March 16th 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
(matches this search)
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 Employment Work Visa during the week of March 16th 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
In the week commencing March 16th 2026, I received information about the maximum continuous stay expiry for Level 4/5 roles and the timeliness and statistics updates on AEWV in the weekly report. In addition, I received advice regarding…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
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 16th 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 was the total cost, if any, to Immigration NZ of processing visa applications during every month since November 2023; broken down by month?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I refer the member to the attached document. Note that these costs exclude MBIE corporate overheads and the costs of Immigration ICT systems.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What was the total cost, if any, to Immigration NZ of processing visa applications during the month of February 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
The average weekly cost to Immigration NZ to process visa applications in February 2026 was $2,463,938. This is the weekly average direct cost based on February 2026 costs only. This includes the visa processing support function costs.
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 month of January 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
The average weekly cost to Immigration NZ to process visa applications in January 2026 was $2,441,461. This is the weekly average direct cost based on January 2026 costs only. This includes the visa processing support function costs.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What was the total amount, if any, of visa fees paid to Immigration NZ during the week of March 16th 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 16th March was NZ$5,691,511.00 (excluding GST).
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
As Minister for Immigration, I have no responsibility for any government departments, Ministries, agencies, crown entities or other bodies. Immigration New Zealand is a branch of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I appoint no boards as the Minister of Immigration.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
16 March 2026 - Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill: Additional Decisions 16 March 2026 - Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
Meetings are often declined for a variety of reasons, including scheduling, travel, conflicting events, or other pressing matters. Those requests that have been declined may be reconsidered when the diary permits. I am advised that…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
In any given week, I or other members of my office may request a range of material across a range of channels (email, in person, phone calls, texts). I do not believe it is in the public interest to ask staff to collate this information as…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Chris Penk
Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration
I refer the member to the answer for WPQ 11012 (2026).
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Casey Costello
List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration
I respond to weekly Written Parliamentary Questions about the advice I received the previous week. Given the busy nature of a Ministerial office and the frequent, generally informal requests for information that myself or any member of my…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What directions, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the National…
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
As Minister for Immigration, I have no responsibility for any government departments, Ministries, agencies, crown entities or other bodies. Immigration New Zealand is a branch of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
As Minister for Immigration, I have no responsibility for any government departments, Ministries, agencies, crown entities or other bodies. Immigration New Zealand is a branch of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
As Minister for Immigration, I have no responsibility for any government departments, Ministries, agencies, crown entities or other bodies. Immigration New Zealand is a branch of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, requested from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
As Minister for Immigration, I have no responsibility for any government departments, Ministries, agencies, crown entities or other bodies. Immigration New Zealand is a branch of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
As Minister for Immigration, I have no responsibility for any government departments, Ministries, agencies, crown entities or other bodies. Immigration New Zealand is a branch of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What specific actions, if any, broken down by action taken and date, has the Minister done to prepare the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, to implement the…
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
As Minister for Immigration, I have no responsibility for any government departments, Ministries, agencies, crown entities or other bodies. Immigration New Zealand is a branch of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
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 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Chris Penk
Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration
The documents I received from MBIE during the period between 16 March and 20 March 2026 (inclusive), are listed in the table attached. This response does not cover members of my office who receive a large amount of material every week.…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
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 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Casey Costello
List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration
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.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
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 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 16 March and 20 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
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Chris Penk
Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration
As Associate Minister of Immigration, nil.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Casey Costello
List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration
As Associate Minister for Immigration, none.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
16 March 2026 - Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill: Additional Decisions 16 March 2026 - Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many Visas, if any, have been cancelled, during the week of 9 March 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 9 March 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
(matches this search)
How many visa applications, if any, were approved, during the week of 9 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
(matches this search)
How many visa applications, if any, were rejected, during the week of 9 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 9 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 9 March 2026 to 15 March 2026, a total of nine individuals arrived in New Zealand on a Work to Residence Visa.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What was the average time it took to process visa applications, if any, during the week of 9 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
(matches this search)
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
(matches this search)
What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive about the Accredited Employer Work Visa during the week of 9 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
For the week commencing 9 March 2026, I received processing timeliness updates on AEWV for the month of February, and long-term monthly trends for employer accreditation stages.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
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 9 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
(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 9 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
(matches this search)
What was the total cost, if any, to Immigration NZ of processing visa applications during the week of 9 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
(matches this search)
What was the total amount, if any, of visa fees paid to Immigration NZ during the week of 9 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 9th March was NZ$6,194,524.00 (excluding GST).
Asked by
Ricardo Menéndez March
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
As of 20 March 2026, how many refugee claims are currently on hand, if any, and what percentage of these claimants have been convicted of serious offences since arriving in New Zealand?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
As of 31 March, there were 4,104 refugee claims are currently on hand. Of those at least 12 people have been identified as having been convicted of a serious offence since arriving in New Zealand. These offences include including murder,…
Asked by
Ricardo Menéndez March
List MP · Green Party
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What is the percentage breakdown by nationality of applicants, if any, whose Expressions of Interest were selected in the February 2026 Parent Resident Visa draw?
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
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
None.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
In any given week, I or other members of my office may request a range of material across a range of channels (email, in person, phone calls, texts). I do not believe it is in the public interest to ask staff to collate this information as…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?
Answered by
Hon Chris Penk
Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration
I do not believe it is in the public interest to release declined event invitations. My diary is proactively released.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?
Answered by
Hon Casey Costello
List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration
I receive a significant number of event and meeting requests and am not able to accommodate all of them because of other commitments, including time in the House, at Cabinet committee and Cabinet meetings, meetings with officials, other…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
Meetings are often declined for a variety of reasons, including scheduling, travel, conflicting events, or other pressing matters. Those requests that have been declined may be reconsidered when the diary permits. I am advised that…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
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 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Chris Penk
Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration
I have received the following document from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment: Weekly Report to the Minister and Associate Ministers of Immigration - 11 March 2026
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
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 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Casey Costello
List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration
I refer the Member to the attached table.