Lino Quintans
From:
9(2)(a)
Sent:
Wednesday, 24 August 2022 4:58 PM
To:
M Wood (MIN)
Cc:
Alison McDonald (Dep Sec Immigration); Deborah Pollard
Subject:
Immigration Industry Steering Group Letter to the Minister
Attachments:
IISG Minister Letter - SMC and Policy Consultation.pdf
Dear Minister,
Please find attached a letter on behalf of the Immigration Industry Steering Group (IISG). The IISG comprises of
representatives from the Auckland District Law Society (ADLS), the New Zealand Association for Migration &
Investment (NZAMI), and the New Zealand Association of Immigration Professionals (NZAIP) and was established to
enable lawyers and advisers in the industry to engage with Immigration New Zealand and the Government.
We appreciate your time.
Kind regards,
9(2)(a)
On behalf of the IISG
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Lino Quintans
From:
K Faafoi (MIN) <[email address]>
Sent:
Friday, 10 June 2022 9:48 AM
To:
Immigration
Cc:
Craig Pontifex (Parliament); Chris Holland (Parliament)
Subject:
FW: 2202267 FW: NZAIP Event Request - November 2022
Attachments:
2202267.docx
Event invite form attached for your words
From: Miranda Livapulu
Sent: Thursday, 9 June 2022 4:04 PM
To: Alexi Grimstrup <[email address]>
Cc: Craig Pontifex <[email address]>
Subject: 2202267 FW: NZAIP Event Request ‐ November 2022
Alexi – please process.
Thanks,
M
From: 9(2)(a)
Sent: Thursday, 9 June 2022 3:49 PM
To: Craig Pontifex <[email address]>
Cc: Maryke Barnard <[email address]>; Miranda Livapulu
<[email address]>
Subject: NZAIP Event Request ‐ November 2022
Hi Craig,
I hope you and the team are well! What a whirlwind the last few months have been!
I wanted to touch base as the New Zealand Association of Immigration Professionals (‘
NZAIP’) is hoping to invite the
Minister to attend our annual association lunch in November and I wasn’t sure how early it is advisable to put in the
request? You may recall last year due to the impacts of Covid, we ended up doing a webinar with the Minister in
September, but it would be great if we can navigate alert levels this time around to have the Minister back in
person.
As a reminder, NZAIP was formed in 2012. We are an incorporated society that started in Wellington, established by
passionate immigration professionals who pride themselves in creating a collaborative forum for all parties
interested in immigration‐related matters. Here is the link to our website: https://nzaip.org.nz/. We have grown
significantly over the last 12 months due to our commitment to a constructive and collaborative environment and
now have members from throughout New Zealand.
The Minister of Immigration usually attends one of our events each year and speaks to our members about the
government’s immigration plans and strategies. As such, we would love to have Hon Kris Faafoi attend our
November 2022 event to hear his reflections on the past year, the transformation to the Accredited Employer Work
Visa framework, and the government’s intentions moving forward as the world reopens and businesses look
offshore once more for critical talent.
We do not have a set date at this time so if you are able to guide me on the Minister’s availability we can plan
accordingly.
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Regards
Craig Pontifex - Private Secretary (Immigration) Office of the Hon Kris Faafoi, Minister of Immigration
04 817 9836 | 021 865 909
Suite 5.1R, Executive Wing | Private Bag 18041 | Parliament Buildings | Wellington 6160 | New Zealand
From: Craig Pontifex
Sent: Thursday, 9 June 2022 4:23 PM
To: 9(2)(a)
Cc: Miranda Livapulu <[email address]>
Subject: RE: NZAIP Event Request ‐ November 2022
Kia ora 9(2)(a)
Thanks for being in touch.
We’ll put this to the Minister for his consideration.
Regards
Craig Pontifex - Private Secretary (Immigration) Office of the Hon Kris Faafoi, Minister of Immigration
04 817 9836 | 021 865 909
Suite 5.1R, Executive Wing | Private Bag 18041 | Parliament Buildings | Wellington 6160 | New Zealand
From: 9(2)(a)
Sent: Thursday, 9 June 2022 3:49 PM
To: Craig Pontifex <[email address]>
Cc: Maryke Barnard <[email address]>; Miranda Livapulu
<[email address]>
Subject: NZAIP Event Request ‐ November 2022
Hi Craig,
I hope you and the team are well! What a whirlwind the last few months have been!
I wanted to touch base as the New Zealand Association of Immigration Professionals (‘
NZAIP’) is hoping to invite the
Minister to attend our annual association lunch in November and I wasn’t sure how early it is advisable to put in the
request? You may recall last year due to the impacts of Covid, we ended up doing a webinar with the Minister in
September, but it would be great if we can navigate alert levels this time around to have the Minister back in
person.
As a reminder, NZAIP was formed in 2012. We are an incorporated society that started in Wellington, established by
passionate immigration professionals who pride themselves in creating a collaborative forum for all parties
interested in immigration‐related matters. Here is the link to our website: https://nzaip.org.nz/. We have grown
significantly over the last 12 months due to our commitment to a constructive and collaborative environment and
now have members from throughout New Zealand.
The Minister of Immigration usually attends one of our events each year and speaks to our members about the
government’s immigration plans and strategies. As such, we would love to have Hon Kris Faafoi attend our
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