Immigration NZ would resume processing visa applications from families of critical workers, skilled migrants and temporary migrant visa holders. “More than 2500 family members of critical workers have also entered to date. Faafoi said critical workers had been a focus as retaining their talent was necessary in New Zealand's economic recovery from Covid-19. He said the announcement suggested families of critical workers earning a high salary were more important than others. The workers rights advocate said Immigration NZ could also resume its permanent residency 'expression of interest' application process.

Source: Stuff April 21, 2021 22:17 UTC