Iain Lees-Galloway Photo: RNZThe Government is re-opening and re-setting the visa programme for parents of migrant workers wanting to come to New Zealand. As of today, the old Parent Category scheme is gone and a new one will open in February, capping the number at 1000 people. The financial requirements will increase and will be based on the adult child's income rather than their parents'. The parent wouldn't need to demonstrate their own ability to support themselves, as required previously. Those coming under the parent category would be subject to the health and character checks just like any other migrant would.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 06, 2019 19:41 UTC