NZ Immigration Policy Development (1987-2016)

1987: Former discriminatory NZ immigration policy is removed > Focus on skill rather than ethnicity

1991: Point system introduced > Points given for education, qualifications, and skills

2013: Only 64% of recent migrants earn wages/salaries

2013: Only 72% of recent skilled migrants earn wages/salaries

2002: Entry criteria changes > Government's attempt on reducing immigration

2003: New point system: Expression of Interest

2004: First official immigration policy: NZ Settlement Strategy

2016: Human Rights Commission launch "That's Us" campaign as a response to discrimination

1987-2013: Ethnic diversity increases significantly, especially the Asian category