Longitudinal Immigration Survey (LisNZ)
Purpose
To provide reliable, authoritative data about migrants’ initial settlement experiences in New Zealand, and the outcomes of immigration policies.
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Link to outputs on Statistics New Zealand's website
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Key individual, family, household and other general characteristics of migrants. Reasons for migration, migration locations chosen within New Zealand and perception of satisfaction with New Zealand. Migrants' labour market experiences and issues associated with labour market integration. Types of housing used by migrants, problems experienced in accessing suitable housing and satisfaction with housing. Levels of English language proficiency and language acquisition of migrants. Levels of schooling and educational qualifications on arrival, participation in further education and training in New Zealand and issues related to schooling in New Zealand. Migrants need for and use of government and/or community social services and health services, and unmet needs in provision of these services. Migrants' social networks, factors affecting establishment of these networks and initial indicators of settlement in New Zealand. Migrants' involvement in business and the nature of their business activities. Levels of personal and business assets brought to New Zealand and levels of migrant income and expenditure.
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Migration
Immigration
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Ongoing survey/statistic
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Compulsory
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Whole of New Zealand
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Quarterly
Back to topStart date
May 2005
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Department of Labour
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Statistics New Zealand
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