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Woodhouse drawn into donor saga

Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has confirmed he was lobbied by Maurice Williamson about rule changes for wealthy foreign investors - as sought by Donghua Liu.

Immigration Minister lobbied by Liu

Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has confirmed that he met with Chinese businessman Donghua Liu, and heard his requests for a change in immigration policy.

Refugee rescued trying to cross Channel on raft

NZ's door open to foreigners - Key

Prime Minister John Key laid out the welcome mat for foreigners yesterday and said it was a point of contrast between National and other parties.

Kerre McIvor: Citizenship is not for sale

Maurice Williamson's lack of judgment is symptomatic of a person who has been cosseted for far too long, writes Kerre McIvor.

Brian Gaynor: Challenge and reward in growing ethnic mix

The 2013 Census contains a huge amount of fascinating information that highlights the difficulties facing businesses, particularly in the Auckland area, writes Brian Gaynor.

Fran O'Sullivan: There's no dots to join up, just a lot of naivety

Most foreign investors who come to New Zealand bring capital and "know how" and make a great contribution to our young country, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

When did Tolley know about the call?

Police Minister Anne Tolley is standing by her comments detailing when she knew her former colleague Maurice Williamson had called police over an assault case.

Life is sweet - Kiwis in Oz answer critics

Life is just fine for many Kiwis living in Australia who say they have nothing to moan about after crossing the Tasman in search of a better life.

Nigella's visa clearance worries Labour

Labour's immigration spokesman is concerned about the consistency of Immigration New Zealand's decisions after it granted a visa exemption to Nigella Lawson.

Migrant vote an untapped poll winner

The migrant vote could "swing the political ballot" as the number of overseas-born New Zealanders reach over a million, a diversity expert says.

Paul Little: We're a melting pot of cultures

NZ is a multicultural society with a special position afforded to the tangata whenua. The residents of Mt Roskill, home to more than 54 nationalities, know this, writes Paul Little.

Trucking firms look abroad for drivers

Trucking companies say they are being forced to import drivers from overseas because of a desperate shortage of Kiwis.

Alan Gamlen: Inequality drives many to quit NZ

Emigration is driven not only by opportunities, but also by inequalities, writes Alan Gamlen. Emigration has been worryingly high for decades.

Editorial: No grounds to ease immigration rules further

Editorial: Just five years ago, the Government relaxed the immigration conditions placed on wealthy investors. Already, however, it is being lobbied to ease the rules again.

Lobby wants relaxed rich migrant rules

PM John Key showed "strong expressions of support" for relaxing business immigration rules for wealthy investors, says a construction lobby group which includes a wealthy businessman granted citizenship after support from a Govt minister.