whether the travel er is ineligible to
enter due to character concerns.
In considering whether or not to issue a
visa INZ’s Border Officers wil assess al
information available at that time, and if
necessary they wil speak to the
passenger directly. The final decision on
whether a passenger is given entry
permission into New Zealand is at the
discretion of a Border Officer.
Jacob Jones,
Individual case - no
Hi there my name is Jacob. I'm a reporter at Newstalk
Ms Keen-Minshul is the holder of a
INZ
Newstalk ZB
privacy waiver
ZB. I was just wondering if I could either have an
United Kingdom passport. The United
interview or statement about this cal from the Greens
Kingdom (UK) is a visa waiver country
and Rainbow Greens to not al ow
which enables the holder of a UK
Kel ie-Jay Keen-Minshul ( aka Parker Posey) into the
passport to travel to New Zealand for a
country. I was just wondering what Immigration New
temporary visit without the need to
Zealand's decision is, or when it wil be decided. I would apply for a visa in advance. Instead, al
also be real y keen to know what sort of thing goes into
visa waiver nationals who wish to visit
a character test. I tried to put this to the Immigration
New Zealand must apply for a New
Minister but he referred me to you. If someone can do
Zealand Electronic Travel Authority
the interview they can cal through on 09 366 0466 or
(NZeTA).
the statement can be sent to me here.
In completing an NZeTA application the
applicant must declare any previous
convictions or removals/exclusions from
other countries. On arrival, the holder of
a NZeTA applies for a visa to enter New
Zealand.
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) can
confirm that Ms Keen-Minshul is the
holder of a NZeTA.
INZ’s Border Officers are responsible for
whether the visa
advance. Instead, all
assessment for Kel ie-
visa waiver nationals
Jay Keen-Minshul has who wish to visit New
been completed and
Zealand must apply for
what the outcome
a New Zealand
was.
Electronic Travel
I understand one of
Authority (NZeTA).
my col eagues has
In completing an
been in touch to ask
NZeTA application the
whether there is a
applicant must declare
review of the visa for
any previous
Kel ie-Jay Keen-
convictions or
Minshul , also known
removals/exclusions
as Posie Parker for her from other countries.
upcoming visit to New On arrival, the holder
Zealand.
of a NZeTA applies for
I understand
a visa to enter New
Immigration NZ said it Zealand.
would be able to come Immigration New
back to us today with
Zealand (INZ) can
the answer. Is that the confirm that Ms Keen-
case, and do you have Minshul is the holder
a time I can expect the of a New Zealand
information?
Electronic Travel
I'd be keen to confirm Authority (NZeTA).
if Immigration NZ is
INZ is now reviewing
reviewing her visa,
whether in the light of
and what sparked that the events at the
review, and the
weekend Ms Keen-
outcome of the
Minshul is stil able to
review?
travel to New Zealand
on the basis of the
NZeTA that she holds
without obtaining a
visa first.
20.03.23
20.03.23
Tyra Robberts,
Individual case —
Tyra here from
Interview declined,
INZ
Newstalk ZB
Keen-Minshul
Newstalk ZB. We’re
provided media
covering Posie
statement as above
Parker’s visa being
reviewed on Drive this
afternoon, is Richard
Owen available for a
chat with Heather du
Plessie-Al an at
5:10pm
20.03.23
20.03.23
Wil iam Terite,
Individual case —
Controversial anti-
Media statement as
INZ
NewsHub
Keen-Minshul
transgender activist
above
Kel ie-Jay Keen-
Minshul , also known
as Posie Parker, is set
to arrive in New
Zealand this week.
It prompted cal s and
an open letter from
the rainbow
community, asking for
the Immigration
Minister to ban Kel ie
from entering the
country.
I've seen in media
articles that the
Minister has deferred
this to Immigration
NZ.
Is there a
spokesperson
available for comment
on this? or can
Immigration NZ
confirm if it's looking
into this case.
An interview would be
ideal and I'm flexible,
otherwise a statement
too would suffice.
20.03.23
20.03.23
Jamie Ensor, NewsHub Individual case —
I am emailing to ask
Media statement as
INZ
Keen-Minshul
whether Immigration
above
NZ has given any
consideration to
blocking the entry of
anti-transgender
activist Kel ie-Jay
Keen-Minshul into
New Zealand. She has
two speaking events
planned for this
weekend in Auckland
and Wel ington.
There have been cal s
in New Zealand -
including from the
Green Party - for her
to be blocked entry
given her hateful
speech and the
potential for her to
threaten public order.
Over the weekend,
police officers in
Australia were
assaulted at protests
sparked by her
appearance.
• Wil her entry to NZ
be blocked?
• If so, on what
grounds?
20.03.23
20.03.23
Katie Harris, NZME
Individual case —
I am working on a
Media statement as
INZ
Keen-Minshul
story about Kel ie-Jay
above
Keen aka Posie Parker
and her planned visit
to New Zealand.
Would someone from
MBIE please be able to
provide a statement
regarding whether she
wil be able to enter
New Zealand and what
the purpose of her
travel to New Zealand
is.
20.03.23
20.03.23
Chris Schultz, The
Individual case —
Just wondering if I can Media statement as
INZ
Spinoff
Keen-Minshul
get a quick response
above
as to whether a Visa
application for Kel ie-
Jay Keen-Minsshul ,
also known as Posie
Parker, has been
received and
processed and what
the outcome was.
She's due in the
country sometime
around March 25.
20.03.23
20.03.23
Tom Day, Mediaworks Individual case —
I was wondering if
Media statement as
INZ
Keen-Minshul
Immigration NZ had
above
any statement
regarding the planned
arrival of Kel ie-Jay
Keen-Minshul this
week?
20.03.23
20.03.23
Andrew Macfarlane,
Individual case —
Could we urgently get Media statement as
INZ
Kim Baker Wilson,
Keen-Minshul
it confirmed that "
above
TVNZ
Immigration NZ is now
reviewing whether or
not Kel ie-Jay Keen-
Minshul is stil able to
travel to New Zealand
on the basis of the
NZeTA that she holds
without obtaining a
visa first"?
Fol ow up: Thanks for
this statement you
sent Andrew
Macfarlane.
Sorry if you were
already asked this and
I’m doubling up, but is
it something Richard
Owen can say on
camera at al ? Or is it
statement only?
20.03.23
20.03.23
Chelsea Daniels,
Individual case —
Is Immigration NZ
Media statement as
INZ
Newstalk ZB
Keen-Minshul
reviewing whether or
above
not Kel ie-Jay Keen-
Minshul is stil able to
travel to New
Zealand?
The British anti-
transgender activist
sparked controversy at
the weekend -- where
clashes broke out
between protesters
and her supporters in
Melbourne.
Any information on
her ability to travel to
NZ would be great.
She's due to speak at
events here.
20.03.23
20.03.23
Catie McLeod, NCA
Individual case —
I'm hoping to get a
Media statement as
INZ
Newswire
Keen-Minshul
statement regarding
above
the NZ government's
review of whether
Kel ie-Jay Keen-
Minshul can travel to
NZ with the NZeTA
that she holds without
obtaining a visa, after
what happened at the
protest she attended
in Melbourne on the
weekend, as local
media are reporting
this morning.
And wil the NZ
government ban Ms
Keen-Minshul from
visiting the country?
20.03.23
20.03.23
Frances Chin, Stuff
Individual case —
Newshub has reported Media statement as
INZ
Keen-Minshul
Immigration NZ
above
general manager
Richard Owner as
saying the agency is
now reviewing
whether anti-
transgender activist
Kel y-Jay Keen-
Minshul , also known
as Posie Parker, wil be
al owed into the
country, fol owing the
neo-Nazi-affiliated
protests that took
place in melbourne
over the weekend.
Could I get a
statement from
Immigration
confirming this
please? Any update
into whether Keen-
Minshul wil be
al owed into the
country would be
appreciated.
20.03.23
20.03.23
Jessica Maggio, Sky
Individual case —
Wondering if someone Media statement as
INZ
News
Keen-Minshul
is available to make
above
comment or provide a
statement on the
Greens letter to the
Immigration Minister
cal ing for the arrival
of Kel ie-Jay Keen-
Minshul to be banned
– given the neo-Nazi
rhetoric likely to
fol ow her (after
Melbourne’s ral y).
I know it’s something
that has been done in
the past – is this
something the MBIE is
currently considering?
20.03.23
20.03.23
Ben McKay, AAP
Individual case —
Reading this piece, can Media statement as
INZ
Keen-Minshul
I confirm please that
above
Kel ie-Jay Keen-
Minshul 's entry to
New Zealand is under
review by immigration
officials?
If you've provided
information
(background or
quotes) on Ms Keen-
been updating the
article for Stuff.
21.03.23
21.03.23
Janika ter El en,
Individual case —
I'm touching base
Media statement as
INZ
Discovery
Fol ow up
about any visa
above
decisions to be made
on Posey Parker today.
I'm just looking to get
a direct line of
communication up
with you, in case it's
going to happen late
in the day.
21.03.23
21.03.23
Ben McKay, AAP
Individual case —
Any update today on
Media statement as
INZ
Fol ow up
the review?
above
21.03.23
21.03.23
Jessica Maggio, Sky
Individual case —
Inquiring as to
Media statement as
INZ
News
Fol ow up
whether there has
above
been an update on the
arrival of Kel ie-Jay
Keen-Minshul ?
21.03.23
21.03.23
Jason Wal s, Newstalk Individual case —
Just fol owing up to
Media statement as
INZ
ZB
Fol ow up
see if Immigration NZ
above
has reached a decision
over what's happening
with Posie Parker's
visa?
21.03.23
21.03.23
Rachel Graham, RNZ
Individual case —
just checking in on
We wil be in touch if
INZ
Second fol ow up
whether there is any
there are any further
update on the decision updates. Nothing at
on Kel ie-Jay Keen-
this stage.
Minshul .
I know you said it
