Labour’s Bold Immigration Shift | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 11, 2026 · 1m

Labour’s unveiled bold new immigration plans designed to make New Zealand a more attractive long-term home, including doubling the time to permanent residency and creating a citizenship pathway for kids born here to undocumented parents. They’re also reviewing financial thresholds for bringing parents over and pushing for stronger civic education and orientation programs. Spokesperson Phil Twyford calls current immigration policy a “dumpster fire,” warning against divisive politics seen in Europe and the U.S., while stressing the need for a smart, inclusive strategy to stem the brain drain —…