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Greens support resettlement for Ukrainian refugees
The Green Party urges the Government to offer to resettle and support Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russian violence and persecution. -
Open border in a safe and equitable way
Now the Government has decided on a date to reopen the border, the Green Party says additional steps should be taken to keep everyone safe. -
One-off residency scheme needs to include working holiday and seasonal workers
The Green Party says the Government needs to extend the one-off residency scheme to all workers, instead of keeping them in limbo with visa extensions every 6 months. -
Pathways to residency a win for Green Party
A one-off broad residency pathway will ensure tens of thousands of migrants who have made Aotearoa New Zealand their home can settle here and thrive into the future. -
Green Party set to deliver open letter to Immigration Minister with 17k signatures
The Green Party will deliver its open letter asking the Minister for Immigration to fix the broken immigration system next week. -
Greens call for amnesty programme in open letter to immigration minister
The Green Party is calling on the Government to create a broad amnesty programme for people who overstay their visa, and for temporary visa holders to be granted residency in an open letter to the Minister for Immigration. -
National doubles down on lack of care for Kiwis overseas
The Green Party is deeply disappointed but unsurprised at National resorting to the politics of division in its new border policy, showing a complete lack of regard for New Zealanders overseas. -
Green Party protects stranded Kiwis from $3000 fee for coming home
The Green Party are ensuring that New Zealanders who were overseas when COVID-19 hit will not be charged for the cost of isolation or quarantine if they return home to live. -
Immigration and Refugees
The Green Party welcomes people who want to make Aotearoa their home. The global refugee crisis continues to see millions of people displaced, and as a responsible member of the international community we should help more refugees find a home here. We look forward to welcoming people into our communities who bring their experiences and perspectives, as well as much-needed skills. For too many new migrants, decent housing and good jobs aren’t available, so we need to build more houses...