What does the new government mean for immigration?

Dr Eric Crampton
Radio NZ
25 October, 2017

The new government will follow Labour's policies with immigration, the coalition agreement with NZ First has revealed. The document made public yesterday briefly outlined how the parties together would 'ensure work visas issued reflect genuine skills shortages.' There's also a promise to take 'serious action on migrant exploitation,' but didn't mention any specific number cuts, or what visa categories such cuts would come from. Eric Crampton is part of a panel discussion about what impacts a Labour-led immigration policy will have over New Zealand.

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