5863 (2025). Hon Phil Twyford to the Minister of Immigration

Written Question

Published date: 06 Mar 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5863 (2025)
Question asked:	23 Feb 2025
Member asking:	Hon Phil Twyford
Portfolio:	Minister of Immigration
Minister replying:	Hon Erica Stanford
Answer received:	02 Mar 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05863_2025
Document guid:	59949181-66ed-4419-92d5-775b207089e7

5863 (2025). Hon Phil Twyford to the Minister of Immigration: What is the total amount, if any, of individuals who arrived into New Zealand on a Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa during the week of 17th February 2025?

Hon Erica Stanford: I am advised that during the week beginning 17 February 2025, a total of 19 individuals (comprising a mix of principal and secondary applicants) arrived in New Zealand on a Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa. This includes 17 individuals who arrived on the current Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa and two individuals who arrived on the previous Skilled Migrant Category Visa.