“We are appalled at the egregious human rights abuses occurring in Ukraine, particularly Russia’s attacks on humanitarian corridors, and the targeting of civilians.” Foreign Minister of New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta

New Zealand will provide work visas to Ukrainian family members of Ukrainian-born citizens. The government also vowed further humanitarian aid for Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion.

The 2022 Special Ukraine Policy will be open for a year and allow the estimated 1,600 Ukrainian-born citizens and residents in New Zealand to sponsor parents, grandparents, and adult siblings or adult children and their immediate family.

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