The country bucking the Trump trend – by making it easier for migrants to live there

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As Donald Trump proudly cracks down on immigration and Nigel Farage stirs discontent about migrants in the UK, New Zealand has introduced a visa policy to help plug the gaps in its workforce

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New Zealand is going to make it easier for migrant workers to move to the country in its latest attempt to boost the economy and workforce.

The country bucking the Trump trend – by making it easier for migrants to live there

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