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The Paris Attacks, Scarcity and Refugees
The slaughter of civilians in Paris this weekend has struck close to home for a lot of people. My daughter was at a concert not far from the location of one of the attacks, and she reported "It was so chaotic, sirens everywhere, people on the street shouting . . ." ...
Faulty Breathalyzers Lead to Immigration Problems
There have been reports in the media, both in the past and more recently, about faulty breathalyzers. The breathalyzers have been giving people false reads on their blood alcohol levels which has led many to get into their cars believing they are below the limit. They...
Bridging the Age Gap with INZ’s Partnership Visas
This may have been a more challenging decision than many for Immigration NZ, because in our society, it is unusual for an older woman to marry a substantially younger man. For whatever reasons, we seem more willing to accept older men with young partners and the...
Why “The Block” Builder Got Blocked
Martin Laidlaw, the Scottish builder starring with Team Orange on The Block NZ, has recently been saved from being deported. He briefly became an overstayer when Immigration refused his application for another Work Visa. Fortunately, perhaps owing to public pressure...
Six Hour Working Days – The Cherry on the Cake
I read an article in the New Zealand Herald very recently which suggests that if you fancy a six hour work day, Sweden is the place for you. The reasoning behind the country’s decision to cut the working hours is simply that they removed wasted time from scheduled...
INZ have refused Chris Brown a visa
An interesting article relating to American R&B Singer Chris Brown has appeared in the New Zealand Herald. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has indicated that he will not be able to enter New Zealand in order to perform in an planned show. Now I must admit that I’m...