Many of the 50 people killed in New Zealand's worst terrorist attack were foreign nationals with families who are here on temporary visas. Photo: NZMEPeople present during the Christchurch terrorist attacks and their immediate families can apply for a special permanent resident visa from today. Called the Christchurch Response (2019) visa, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced the special visa category on their website today. Meanwhile, police first responders or emergency workers, tourists, or those visiting the country for a short time will not be given the visa, INZ said. To find out more about the special visa, more information can be found on the INZ website.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 23, 2019 20:15 UTC