INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
people migrated to New Zealand last year.Under the tightened rules, applicants for most work visas now have to fulfill requirements for
skills and work experience.Employers are responsible for ensuring that migrants meet the specified requirements before offering them a
job.Authorities have also decided to axe earlier plans to add 11 roles, such as welders, fitters and turners, to the list of occupations
Last year, for example, New Zealand saw a record loss of 47,000 citizens.Australia, which has also seen an influx of immigrants, announced
in December that it will halve its migration intake by tightening visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers.The
infrastructure woes.Source: BBC--Agencies
