While writing this I suddenly realised that the Christmas Season is just around the corner! Its only 6 weeks before the End of the Year! Wow, what a quick year!

For those people here in New Zealand on temporary permits, please check your permits. Will they still be valid during the Festive Season?  It is worth checking out and, if required, take the necessary steps to remain on a valid permit at all times, specially so during the Festive Season.

During the months of December, January and even February, many people, including your case officer, may have their well deserved annual break. The decision on your case may therefore take a bit longer for the obvious reasons.

In short, take action NOW when your permits are due to expire in those months. When you require any assistance, please give me a call or email me. 

The political scene has undergone a dramatic change; Dr Don Brash the leader of the National Party resigned. What a pity! He brought the National Party back to a formidable force to be reckoned with mainly due to the fact that he was genuinely liked by the people of New Zealand! Let us hope that his successor , John Key, is as successful!

On 28 July 2006 the Minister of Immigration promised to present  some immigration ploicy changes before Christmas 2006. "It would be a Christmas present" was his comment.  As I understand now, this has been postponed till early next year!  This is, I believe, a real disappointment, especially for possible Migrants to New Zealand! It's about time that the Minister keeps his word and delivers what he promised.