British Rush to New Zealand

January 11th, 2007 • Related • Filed Under

Auckland

  • 51,000 people were approved for permanent residence in New Zealand 2005/06.
  • The majority were approved as skilled or business migrants, according to New Zealand’s Department of Labour.
  • The UK was the largest source of skilled immigration approvals, accounting for 41 percent of approvals.
  • South Africa was the next largest source country with 12 per cent of approvals. China was in third place with 11 percent of approvals.
  • 99,700 work permits were issued - many to people on working holidays.
  • Unlimited visas for working holiday visas are available to UK citizens who are 30 years old or younger.
  • Around 30 percent of temporary workers gain permanent residence within five years.
  • Nine out of ten applicants approved for residence already had New Zealand work experience. This results from people moving from temporary to permanent permits.

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