Does/doesn't New Zealand accept new immigrants?

Question

*Why or why not?
*What are peoples thoughts and opinions on this?

I was born in New Zealand & have lived here all my life. The reason i asked this question is beacause i need more info' for an essay, so i wanted other peoples opinions about it... especially from people who have migrated here. Thanx

Answer 1

Could it be that the two answerers before me have completely missed the point of your question? Either way, here's what I think: I have immigrated here in New Zealand a few months ago, and I feel very well accepted. Not only that, I even get the impression that people even think highly of me precisely because I am an immigrant. New Zealanders seem to think of other nations as interesting, and full of inspiration for improving things in NZ if they can see how to put it to use. I have lived in many countries, and the two in which I felt most welcome were NZ and Canada. Both countries encourage immigrants to retain their native culture and find ways to enrich the country with it, and in both of them, it is frequently the immigrants who bring the money. It's different in the US or Germany, both rich countries, where most immigration seems to be through people who are poor and want to earn money. New Zealand is a country you can't easily immigrate to unless you have money, and the immigrants here are usually highly qualified specialists who fulfill themselves hedonistic dreams by moving here (like, buying a house by the sea and a motorbike or two, and a sports car, and generally living it up; I guess that display of wealth helps to keep immigrants in NZ desirable and people to look up to). Also, with so many kiwis born abroad or coming from immigrant families themselves, how could they not be accepting of immigrants?

Answer 2

Seems like all they ask you to do is follow the laws of their country.... Grand idea and they make it work without people taking to the streets or the use of violence.

According to the New Zealand government website : Changes to the Long Term Skills Shortage List will come into effect on 4 December 2006. Additionally, minor changes have been made to certain required qualifications, and some clarifications have been added.

You need to follow our process if you want to gain residence as a skilled migrant. Before you can apply under our Skilled Migrant Category, you must complete an Expression of Interest in applying for residence in New Zealand.Then, if your EOI is selected from the Pool, and the claims you have made are verified, we may send you an Invitation to Apply for residence.

You may apply to come to New Zealand to live if you are sponsored by a family member who is already a New Zealand citizen or resident.If you wish to sponsor someone who is not eligible for residence in New Zealand under any other category, we offer a number of opportunities each year for families to be reunited.

You may like to consider other ways you can apply to come to New Zealand for a short time to visit or study or to come here to live or work.

Answer 3

I do believe both Australia and New Zea land have closed their borders to immigration and have been for some time now, unfortunately Canada and the U.S. haven't gotten the smarts yet to follow suit, and boy are we paying for it today.