Petition request

That the House of Representatives urge the Government to offer permanent residence to work visa holders presently in New Zealand, to recognise that they contributed and held hands with the local people to maintain the economy of New Zealand during the unprecedented events of COVID-19.

Petition reason

We, as individuals holding work visas, have done our best to support the people of New Zealand and assist in maintaining its growth process and its economy during the unprecedented events of COVID-19. We have held everybody’s hands and helped the country to prosper and move forward to achieve peace, love and prosperity. Please help us to get residence so that we may become proud citizens of New Zealand in future.

Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
  • Closed for signatures
  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 333
Date presented: 30 Apr 2021
Considered by: Petitions
SC Report(s): 09 Aug 2021 (Final)
Presenting member: Ricardo Menéndez March
Closing date: 28 Feb 2021