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In this section you will find all our consultations, both current and closed. Your views are important to us and we encourage you to have your say.
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In May and June 2024 we consulted on proposed changes to the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). Following consultation, the Government has now agreed to increase the IVL to $100.
The Tourism Environment Leadership Group, supported by MBIE, are now carefully considering the feedback received and are working towards a final version.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) sought views on proposed new settings for the Skilled Migrant Category residence visa.
This consultation will inform recommendations to Cabinet on final proposals and implementation for an employer-assisted temporary work visa system.
The Government is consulting on a proposal to introduce an Electronic Travel Authority facility for some groups of travellers. It is a new security and facilitation measure that, if it is introduced, will help to speed things up at the border.
The number of visitors to New Zealand has grown strongly over the past few years, and growth is expected to continue.
Immigration fees and levies help meet the cost of providing services and managing risks related to immigration.
We are consulting on proposed changes to temporary work visa settings, through the Essential Skills visa policy. The focus of this review is to manage the settlement expectations of lower-skilled migrants who have no pathway to residence, and reinforce the temporary nature of the Essential Skills visa.