--- title: "PF136 · Captured AI answers" publisher: "Onsomble Limited" publication: "NZBrands.ai" edition: 3 collected_on: "2026-10-16" html_url: "https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/3/questions/8b6a1eda-9e0e-4e00-bc99-e34e4999aa5e/" --- # PF136 · Captured AI answers Edition 3 · answers collected 16 October 2026. [Read on NZBrands.ai](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/3/questions/8b6a1eda-9e0e-4e00-bc99-e34e4999aa5e/) ## Question For the 2026 New Zealand general election: What are parties' current positions on migration levels, skilled workers and settlement services? Question ID: 8b6a1eda-9e0e-4e00-bc99-e34e4999aa5e. Report reference: PF136. Issue: Immigration. Voter: No voter described. 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Captured 16 October 2026. **Begin captured answer — shown as given, not verified** # New Zealand 2026 election: where parties stand on migration As of 16 October 2026, immigration is a significant election issue, with parties differing on how many people New Zealand should admit, how to recruit skilled workers, and what support migrants should receive when settling here. The general election is scheduled for Saturday, 7 November 2026. [The main parties vying to form New Zealand's next government](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/main-parties-vying-form-new-zealands-next-government-2026-10-12/)[Policies for Party vote - NZ Election 2026](https://policy.nz/2026/party-vote/policies/migration) The main distinction is between parties that want tighter limits and conditions on immigration, those seeking to manage migration around the country's capacity, and those prioritising migrants' rights, family connections and settlement support. This comparison covers the six main parties—National, Labour, ACT, New Zealand First, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori—using their published policies and current campaign announcements. Where a party has not published a specific commitment, I've noted that rather than assuming what it would do. ## At a glance | Party | Overall approach | Skilled workers | Settlement and support | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | National | Continue a more targeted, economically focused immigration system | Skilled-migrant pathways and recruitment for jobs New Zealand needs | No distinct new settlement-services package identified in its published headline policies | | Labour | Plan immigration around workforce, housing and infrastructure capacity | Attract needed skills and reduce migrant exploitation | New Zealand orientation, civic education and better community support | | ACT | Make immigration conditional on demonstrated need and contribution | Review skilled-job visa categories annually | Five-year stand-down from specified income-tested benefits; work-visa infrastructure surcharge | | New Zealand First | Substantially reduce non-essential migration; propose a resident-visa cap | Prioritise domestic workers and long-term workforce planning | Proposes a ten-year welfare stand-down and longer residence and citizenship qualifying periods | | Green Party | Humane, fair and welcoming immigration, with strong migrant protections | Protect workers' rights and support fair opportunities to settle | Emphasis on dignity, inclusion and safe pathways to settlement | | Te Pāti Māori | No clear, specific 2026 immigration-number target identified | No detailed new skilled-migration package identified | Its wider policy emphasises equitable services, housing and Māori self-determination; a specific migrant-settlement package was not identified | Sources: party policy announcements and the parties' published election material. [2026 Election Policy](https://www.national.org.nz/policies)[Release: Labour to ensure an immigration system that works for New Zealand](https://www.labour.org.nz/news/release-labour-to-ensure-an-immigration-system-that-works-for-new-zealand/)[ACT New Zealand](https://www.act.org.nz/news/making-immigration-work-for-new-zealand)[NZ First Announces Immigration Reform Policies](https://www.nzfirst.nz/nz_first_announces_immigration_reform_policies)[Manifesto 2026](https://www.greens.org.nz/manifesto_2026)[Policy](https://www.maoriparty.org.nz/policy)[Immigration](https://retail.kiwi/insights-media/election-hub/policy-positions-immigration/) ## 1. National: targeted skilled migration and workforce growth National's approach is to attract migrants who fill genuine skills shortages while tightening eligibility and enforcement in parts of the system. Its record in government and published announcements are the clearest guides to its current direction. [New residence options to bolster workforce](https://www.national.org.nz/news/20250923-hon-nicola-willis-new-residence-options-to-bolster-workforce)[Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill to hold people to account for serious offending](https://www.national.org.nz/news/20260318-hon-erica-stanford-immigration-bill-to-hold-people-accountable-for-serious-offending)[English language requirement extended to AEWV skill level 3 roles](https://www.national.org.nz/news/20260525-honericastanford-level3) - Migration levels: National has not set out a simple annual net-migration cap in the material reviewed. Its approach is to manage immigration through visa eligibility, skill requirements and enforcement. - Skilled workers: The Government introduced two skilled residence pathways, covering experienced skilled workers and specified trades and technician roles. These changes took effect on 24 August 2026. National also extended basic English-language requirements to more Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applicants. - Settlement services: The main emphasis is on attracting and retaining workers needed by employers. I did not find a specific new National commitment to expand migrant orientation or community settlement services. - Other relevant policy: National has strengthened proposed deportation powers for serious offending, while continuing to describe skilled immigration as important to economic growth. [New residence options to bolster workforce](https://www.national.org.nz/news/20250923-hon-nicola-willis-new-residence-options-to-bolster-workforce)[Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill to hold people to account for serious offending](https://www.national.org.nz/news/20260318-hon-erica-stanford-immigration-bill-to-hold-people-accountable-for-serious-offending)[English language requirement extended to AEWV skill level 3 roles](https://www.national.org.nz/news/20260525-honericastanford-level3) Official sources: [National's policy page](https://www.national.org.nz/policies) and [skilled migrant residence pathways](https://www.national.org.nz/news/20250923-hon-nicola-willis-new-residence-options-to-bolster-workforce). ## 2. Labour: plan migration around capacity and support integration Labour announced a dedicated immigration package on 11 September 2026. It combines more deliberate migration planning with stronger employment protections and a longer route to permanent residence. [Release: Labour to ensure an immigration system that works for New Zealand](https://www.labour.org.nz/news/release-labour-to-ensure-an-immigration-system-that-works-for-new-zealand/)[Election'26: Labour vows to extend permanent residence wait from two to four years](https://awaaz.co.nz/belonging/election26-labour-vows-to-extend-permanent-residence-wait-from-two-to-four-years.html) - Migration levels: Labour proposes a Government Policy Statement on immigration that takes account of workforce demographics, housing and infrastructure capacity. It has not specified a numerical cap in this announcement. - Skilled workers: Labour says it wants to attract the skills New Zealand needs. It would strengthen the AEWV system and allow migrant workers to move between accredited employers after three months, helping reduce their vulnerability to exploitation. - Settlement services: Labour proposes a New Zealand orientation and civic education programme, delivered through community education providers, to help migrants put down roots and strengthen social cohesion. It also promises better access to support in local communities. - Residence and families: Labour proposes extending the period before migrants become eligible for permanent residence from two years to four. It would also review parent-visa, health and English-language rules, and create a citizenship pathway for children born in New Zealand. [Release: Labour to ensure an immigration system that works for New Zealand](https://www.labour.org.nz/news/release-labour-to-ensure-an-immigration-system-that-works-for-new-zealand/)[Election'26: Labour vows to extend permanent residence wait from two to four years](https://awaaz.co.nz/belonging/election26-labour-vows-to-extend-permanent-residence-wait-from-two-to-four-years.html) What stands out: Labour's package explicitly connects migration planning with practical settlement support, rather than treating entry requirements as the whole immigration policy. Official source: [Labour's immigration announcement](https://www.labour.org.nz/news/release-labour-to-ensure-an-immigration-system-that-works-for-new-zealand/). ## 3. ACT: tighter conditions, with skilled visas linked to proven demand ACT argues that immigration should fill genuine economic gaps, contribute towards infrastructure and be subject to stricter enforcement. Its six-point plan was announced on 3 May 2026. [ACT New Zealand](https://www.act.org.nz/news/making-immigration-work-for-new-zealand)[NZ Election 2026: Immigration Policy by Party](https://www.livinginnz.co.nz/blog/2026-election-immigration-policy/) - Migration levels: ACT has not proposed a single annual net-migration target in this package. It seeks tighter controls on who qualifies and stronger enforcement of immigration rules. - Skilled workers: Each skilled-job category under the AEWV system would expire annually unless there is up-to-date evidence of demand. ACT would extend basic English-language requirements to all AEWV types, with lower standards permitted for seasonal workers. - Settlement and welfare: ACT proposes a five-year stand-down from Jobseeker Support, the Accommodation Supplement and other income-tested benefits for residence-class visa holders. - Infrastructure contribution: Temporary work-visa holders would pay an additional $6 per day towards infrastructure, which ACT estimates would raise around $80 million annually. - Enforcement: ACT would establish a dedicated overstayer enforcement unit and strengthen consequences for employers who facilitate overstaying. It also proposes deportation eligibility for resident-visa holders convicted of offences carrying sentences of ten years or more, regardless of how long they have lived in New Zealand. [ACT New Zealand](https://www.act.org.nz/news/making-immigration-work-for-new-zealand)[NZ Election 2026: Immigration Policy by Party](https://www.livinginnz.co.nz/blog/2026-election-immigration-policy/) A further proposal reported in the election coverage is to abolish permanent resident visas and replace them with renewable travel rights. National has indicated that it does not support this proposal, illustrating that coalition partners may disagree on specific measures. [NZ Election 2026: Immigration Policy by Party](https://www.livinginnz.co.nz/blog/2026-election-immigration-policy/) Official source: [ACT's immigration policy](https://www.act.org.nz/news/making-immigration-work-for-new-zealand). ## 4. New Zealand First: substantially lower non-essential migration New Zealand First announced a wide-ranging immigration reform package on 11 September 2026. It explicitly links migration to infrastructure capacity, housing, domestic employment and the rights associated with citizenship. [NZ First Announces Immigration Reform Policies](https://www.nzfirst.nz/nz_first_announces_immigration_reform_policies)[New Zealand First puts migrants’ rights on the line](https://indiannewslink.co.nz/new-zealand-first-puts-migrants-rights-on-the-line) - Migration levels: The party proposes a referendum on introducing an annual cap of 20,000 resident visas. It also wants a 30-year population plan linking immigration with housing and infrastructure. The cap is a proposal for a referendum, not an existing limit. - Skilled workers: The party's stated direction is to reduce non-essential immigration and prioritise domestic workforce planning. Its announced package would also remove automatic work rights for international students, requiring them to apply separately under stricter conditions. - Settlement and welfare: New Zealand First proposes a ten-year stand-down from specified welfare benefits for non-citizens. It would extend the qualifying period for permanent residence from two years to five and the citizenship qualifying period from five years to at least ten. - Other changes: It proposes higher residence and citizenship application fees, wider deportation criteria, and making social housing available to citizens first. It would also change birthright citizenship rules so that automatic citizenship at birth would generally be limited to children of New Zealand citizens. [NZ First Announces Immigration Reform Policies](https://www.nzfirst.nz/nz_first_announces_immigration_reform_policies)[New Zealand First puts migrants’ rights on the line](https://indiannewslink.co.nz/new-zealand-first-puts-migrants-rights-on-the-line) The party says these measures would bring immigration more closely into line with New Zealand's capacity to provide housing and infrastructure. Their practical effects would depend on the final legislation and implementation. Official source: [New Zealand First's immigration reform announcement](https://www.nzfirst.nz/nz_first_announces_immigration_reform_policies). ## 5. Green Party: fair pathways, migrant protections and inclusion The Greens' 2026 manifesto frames immigration around humane and fair pathways to making New Zealand home. It says migrant workers should be treated with dignity and given a fair opportunity to settle. [Manifesto 2026](https://www.greens.org.nz/manifesto_2026)[Manifesto 2026](https://www.greens.org.nz/manifesto_2026) - Migration levels: The Greens do not foreground a numerical migration cap in their manifesto's immigration summary. Their stated approach is a humane, fair and practical system that takes account of people's circumstances and concerns. - Skilled workers: Their emphasis is on migrant workers' rights and protection from exploitation, rather than making visa eligibility the primary measure of immigration policy. - Settlement services: The party emphasises safe and fair pathways to settlement, respect and dignity for migrants, and broader inclusion. Its wider public-service policies support accessible services, although I did not identify a specific new settlement-services funding commitment in the material reviewed. - Refugees and families: The Greens' policy framework supports humanitarian pathways and a more inclusive immigration system. Their published immigration policy is available through the party's policy collection. [Complete Party Policy](https://www.greens.org.nz/policy)[Manifesto 2026](https://www.greens.org.nz/manifesto_2026) What stands out: The Greens put greater emphasis on migrant rights and inclusion than on numerical limits or welfare stand-down periods. Official sources: [Green Party 2026 manifesto](https://www.greens.org.nz/manifesto_2026) and [complete party policy](https://www.greens.org.nz/policy). ## 6. Te Pāti Māori: no specific 2026 migration target identified Te Pāti Māori's published policy material centres on Māori self-determination, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, housing, health, education and equitable access to services. I could not verify a detailed immigration package or a specific migration target for the 2026 election. [Policy](https://www.maoriparty.org.nz/policy)[Immigration](https://retail.kiwi/insights-media/election-hub/policy-positions-immigration/) - Migration levels: No confirmed 2026 numerical cap or net-migration target identified. - Skilled workers: No specific new skilled-migration framework identified in its published policy material. - Settlement services: The party's broader commitments focus on housing, community wellbeing and Māori-led services. These are relevant to the wider settlement environment, but they should not be mistaken for a specific migrant-settlement programme. The party previously discussed pausing immigration until housing supply caught up with demand, but that was an earlier position and should not automatically be treated as its 2026 policy. [NZ Election 2026: Immigration Policy by Party](https://www.livinginnz.co.nz/blog/2026-election-immigration-policy/)[Policy](https://www.maoriparty.org.nz/policy) Official source: [Te Pāti Māori policy](https://www.maoriparty.org.nz/policy). ## What the differences mean in practice If your main concern is migration numbers New Zealand First has the clearest explicit numerical proposal: a referendum on a 20,000-per-year resident-visa cap. Labour proposes planning immigration around capacity, while ACT focuses on tighter eligibility and enforcement. National's approach is targeted recruitment and management of visa settings. [NZ First Announces Immigration Reform Policies](https://www.nzfirst.nz/nz_first_announces_immigration_reform_policies)[Release: Labour to ensure an immigration system that works for New Zealand](https://www.labour.org.nz/news/release-labour-to-ensure-an-immigration-system-that-works-for-new-zealand/)[ACT New Zealand](https://www.act.org.nz/news/making-immigration-work-for-new-zealand)[New residence options to bolster workforce](https://www.national.org.nz/news/20250923-hon-nicola-willis-new-residence-options-to-bolster-workforce) If your main concern is skilled-worker recruitment National's existing reforms create additional residence pathways for experienced workers and specified trades. Labour stresses attracting needed skills while reducing employer-related exploitation. ACT wants skilled visa categories to be justified by current demand. New Zealand First emphasises reducing non-essential migration and prioritising the domestic workforce. [New residence options to bolster workforce](https://www.national.org.nz/news/20250923-hon-nicola-willis-new-residence-options-to-bolster-workforce)[Release: Labour to ensure an immigration system that works for New Zealand](https://www.labour.org.nz/news/release-labour-to-ensure-an-immigration-system-that-works-for-new-zealand/)[ACT New Zealand](https://www.act.org.nz/news/making-immigration-work-for-new-zealand)[NZ First Announces Immigration Reform Policies](https://www.nzfirst.nz/nz_first_announces_immigration_reform_policies) If your main concern is settlement and long-term security Labour has the clearest new commitment to orientation, civic education and community support. The Greens emphasise dignity and fair settlement pathways. ACT and New Zealand First propose longer periods without access to specified benefits, while New Zealand First would also lengthen the wait for permanent residence and citizenship. [Release: Labour to ensure an immigration system that works for New Zealand](https://www.labour.org.nz/news/release-labour-to-ensure-an-immigration-system-that-works-for-new-zealand/)[Manifesto 2026](https://www.greens.org.nz/manifesto_2026)[ACT New Zealand](https://www.act.org.nz/news/making-immigration-work-for-new-zealand)[NZ First Announces Immigration Reform Policies](https://www.nzfirst.nz/nz_first_announces_immigration_reform_policies) ## A final distinction: proposals versus current law These are campaign commitments, not a description of what every migrant must do today. Some policies discussed above are already reflected in current immigration settings, while others would require further government decisions, legislation or coalition agreements. For example, the skilled residence pathways that took effect on 24 August 2026 are already part of the current system. The proposed New Zealand First resident-visa cap referendum and the parties' proposed changes to welfare eligibility are not existing rules simply because they have been announced. [Final details about changes to the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa and work to residence visas :: Immigration New Zealand](https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/final-details-about-changes-to-the-skilled-migrant-category-resident-visa-and-work-to-residence-visa/)[NZ First Announces Immigration Reform Policies](https://www.nzfirst.nz/nz_first_announces_immigration_reform_policies)[ACT New Zealand](https://www.act.org.nz/news/making-immigration-work-for-new-zealand) For the authoritative current visa requirements, check [Immigration New Zealand](https://www.immigration.govt.nz/). For a broader election comparison, [Policy.nz's 2026 migration guide](https://policy.nz/2026/party-vote/policies/migration) is a useful starting point. **End captured answer** ## Gemini · asked nationally Answer ID: c7537a39-e920-459b-b649-d64a2d275caa. Captured 16 October 2026. **Begin captured answer — shown as given, not verified** Immigration has emerged as a major point of discussion in the context of the New Zealand general election, reflecting broader debates around domestic infrastructure, economic recovery, and workforce demands. The positions of the major political parties regarding migration levels, skilled workers, and related settlement policies outline distinct approaches: --- ### **National (Incumbent Government Settings)** * **Migration Levels & Skilled Workers:** National’s approach centers on a continuation of its current settings, emphasizing economic growth and targeted skill attraction (such as overseas-trained health professionals). They lean toward market-responsive mechanisms via the Skilled Migrant Category and structural changes like the New Occupation List replacing ANZSCO. * **Tensions with Coalition Partners:** Notably, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has publicly distanced National from some of its coalition partners' harderline proposals—specifically declining to support ACT’s proposal to abolish permanent resident visas. ### **ACT New Zealand** * **Migration Levels & Skilled Workers:** ACT frames its policy around market-driven economic needs with fewer bureaucratic barriers for employers, but with tighter compliance rules. Proposals include reviewing skilled job lists annually to closely track real economic gaps and adding pathways like a Rural Workforce Visa for agriculture. * **Residency & Welfare:** ACT has proposed controversial structural changes, including **abolishing permanent resident visas** and barring new migrants from accessing welfare benefits for their first five years in the country. ### **New Zealand First** * **Migration Levels & Skilled Workers:** NZ First advocates for a substantial reduction in non-essential immigration, arguing that population growth must align with national infrastructure capacity. They have proposed a 30-year Population Plan and a referendum on capping annual resident visas. They also propose replacing the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) system with a stricter framework tied closely to genuine, proven skill shortages while shifting the burden of proof firmly onto employers to first hire and train locals. * **Citizenship & Settlement Restrictions:** NZ First’s extensive package includes doubling the qualifying period for permanent residence and citizenship from **five years to ten years**, restricting birthright citizenship, barring visa holders from welfare support for a decade, and limiting voting rights strictly to citizens. ### **New Zealand Labour Party** * **Migration Levels & Skilled Workers:** Labour’s platform focuses on aligning migration with what local workforce training, housing, and infrastructure can sustainably support. * **Residency & Settlement Settings:** Labour has proposed extending the timeline to achieve permanent residence to **four years**. They have also pushed back against harsher anti-migrant rhetoric, focusing instead on worker protections, adjusting criteria for parent visas, and offering specific humanitarian or citizenship pathways (such as for children born in New Zealand to undocumented long-term residents). ### **Green Party & Te Pāti Māori** * **Migration Levels & Skilled Workers:** The Greens reject framing migrants as the source of economic pressures like low wages or housing shortages. Their policy centers on expanding humanitarian pathways, supporting climate-related migration from the Pacific, ending visas that tie workers to a single employer, and implementing amnesties for overstayers. * **Domestic Focus:** Similarly, Te Pāti Māori places heavy emphasis on domestic upskilling and training for local populations (particularly addressing high regional and Māori unemployment) rather than relying on overseas labor inflows. --- **End captured answer** ## Google AI Mode · asked nationally Answer ID: 970a7252-9e32-4c1e-801c-61cd53c51c47. Captured 16 October 2026. **Begin captured answer — shown as given, not verified** For the November 2026 New Zealand general election, political parties have staked out distinct positions on migration levels, the recruitment of skilled workers, and settlement or residence frameworks. As reported by parliamentary and policy analyses (such as Indian Weekender and Living in NZ), the main party positions are outlined below: 1\. National Party * **Migration Levels & Approach:** As part of the incumbent governing framework, National focuses on practical economic alignment through initiatives like its "Going for Growth" agenda, adjusting settings to manage labor supply while maintaining ongoing operational settings. * **Skilled Workers:** National has advanced reforms centered on the Skilled Migrant Category and implemented the transition to the National Occupation List alongside adjustments to the median wage threshold to target specific critical skills. * **Settlement and Residence:** Maintained structured pathways to residence, though internal debates (such as opposition from figures like Erica Stanford to abolishing permanent resident visas) signal a defense of current baseline residence rights. [www.livinginnz.co.nz] 2\. Labour Party * **Migration Levels & Approach:** Labour advocates for a more actively planned and managed immigration system. They emphasize linking immigration numbers directly to what domestic infrastructure, housing stock, and public services can sustainably support. * **Skilled Workers:** Focused on ensuring that migrant intake is tightly coordinated with genuine workforce gaps rather than acting as a loose supplement for low-wage sectors. Labour has also called for reviews into specific family and parent category visa settings (such as financial thresholds for parent visas). [www.livinginnz.co.nz] * **Settlement and Residence:** Proposed doubling the qualifying residency period required before achieving permanent residence or citizenship pathways, alongside targeted protections like citizenship rights for children of undocumented parents. [www.livinginnz.co.nz] 3\. New Zealand First * **Migration Levels & Approach:** NZ First has made tighter immigration controls a core pillar of its campaign, arguing that population growth has outpaced infrastructure and that non-essential migration must be restricted. They have proposed mechanisms such as a referendum on a residence cap. * **Skilled Workers:** NZ First pledged to completely scrap the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and replace it with a strict, "shortage-led" Skilled Work Visa. Under their policy, entry would be tied explicitly to a specific region, occupation, and demonstrated need rather than general employer accreditation. They also advocate restoring higher wage floors and ending routine access for lower-skilled or retail roles. * **Settlement and Residence:** Proposes significantly extending qualifying timelines for both permanent residency and citizenship (proposing up to 10-year periods), alongside restricting certain automatic welfare, student, and voting rights for newer arrivals. 4\. ACT New Zealand * **Migration Levels & Approach:** ACT approaches immigration from a free-market standpoint for genuine economic needs, but pairs this with strict compliance, welfare controls, and integration guardrails. * **Skilled Workers:** Supports annual reviews of skilled job lists to dynamically match economic demand. However, they advocate stricter criteria overall and a five-year welfare bar on new permanent migrants. * **Settlement and Residence:** ACT has proposed controversial structural changes, including the complete abolition of permanent resident visas in favor of renewable status frameworks, alongside establishing dedicated overstayer enforcement units. [www.livinginnz.co.nz] 5\. Green Party & Te Pāti Māori * **Migration Levels & Approach:** The Greens oppose what they characterize as restrictive or anti-migrant political rhetoric, pushing instead for humane and sustainable settings that protect human rights. * **Skilled Workers:** The Greens support ending visa conditions that tie migrant workers to a single employer (which they argue leaves workers vulnerable to exploitation) and have signaled openness to expanded Pacific visa pathways and an amnesty for overstayers. * **Settlement and Residence:** Focuses heavily on equitable treatment, migrant worker protections against abuse, and smoothing pathways to secure settlement rather than implementing punitive caps or extended waiting periods. **End captured answer** ## Publication and corrections Published and funded by Onsomble Limited. NZBrands.ai takes no view on any party or policy. 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