Government announces new Parent Boost visa for migrant families

Monday 9 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 9 Jun 2025, 7:30am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Erica Stanford

The Government has announced a multi-entry Parent Boost visa starting in September. The visa will allow parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to visit multiple times over a five-year period. Officials expect approximately 6,000 applications per year for the new scheme.

How they headlined it

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1. The Press via The PostMon 9 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   What exactly is the new ‘Parent Boost’ visa? (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZMon 9 Jun 2025, 5:05am

   Migrant communities celebrate parent visa, amid concerns it'll lock many out (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 9 Jun 2025, 7:30am

   Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses 10-year Parent Boost Visa for migrant New Zealand families (opens in new tab)