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Luxon Sets 75% Rights Test, Unemployment Falls to 5.3%

5/7/2026

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced that applicants need 75 percent on a Bill of Rights test.
Immigration lawyer Pooja Sundar and Workers’ Association president Anu Kaloti criticized the measure, saying residents already meet language, character and health standards.
Luxon said the Singapore agreement secures export of goods such as fuel and food.
Stats NZ reported unemployment fell to 5.3 percent in three months ended March, down from 5.4 percent the prior quarter.

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced that applicants need 75 percent on a Bill of Rights test.
Immigration lawyer Pooja Sundar and Workers’ Association president Anu Kaloti criticized the measure, saying residents already meet language, character and health standards.
Luxon said the Singapore agreement secures export of goods such as fuel and food.
Stats NZ reported unemployment fell to 5.3 percent in three months ended March, down from 5.4 percent the prior quarter.