New Zealand tightens visa laws for low-skilled workers

The New Zealand government is moving quickly to tighten migration rules for low-skilled workers. Annual net migration hit a near-record high last year after more than 170,000 migrants moved to New Zealand. The government says these numbers are unsustainable, and too much pressure is being put on infrastructure. Some of the changes to the visa program for low-skilled workers include English language requirements and a reduction in the visa duration from five years to three. For Australians, the rules surrounding visas remain unchanged.