Erica Stanford

Erica Stanford

politician New Zealand

Erica Stanford is a New Zealand politician and member of the National Party, currently serving as the Minister of Immigration. She has been in the news for her role in introducing significant changes to the country's investor visa regulations, which aim to attract global investment and stimulate economic growth. Her policies reflect a commitment to creating a more business-friendly environment in New Zealand, making it an appealing destination for wealthy individuals and corporations seeking to invest.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
8 wks
Reach
96,445
Power
4,200$
Sentiment
6.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 3 6.33 1.11% +80% 4,822,233 96,445 $210,000 4,200$
Totals 3 4,822,233 96,445 $210,000 4,200$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Erica Stanford is an Education Minister whose performance has received praise within the National Party. 7

Christopher Luxon Judith Collins Sir John Key Nicola Willis Paul Goldsmith Chris Bishop Mark Mitchell Simeon Brown
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Election 2026 analysis: Inside the day the question of Christopher Luxon’s resignation moved away from ‘if’ and closer to ‘when’

New Zealand New Zealand: Erica Stanford, the Immigration Minister, stated that visas would be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. 5

Christopher Luxon Chloe Swarbrick Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christopher Luxon returns to Parliament to ‘correct answer’ on visas during Middle East conflict, but Greens say he mucked up again

New Zealand New Zealand: Immigration Minister Erica Stanford expects 100 to 150 successful applicants in the first year. 7

Elliott Rusanow Chris Meehan Scott Pritchard Anne Gibson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: $5m-plus foreign house-buyers allowed in from Friday; how NZ’s Westfield malls are doing - Property Insider

New Zealand New Zealand: Education Minister Erica Stanford stated that there had never been so many teachers in New Zealand schools. 8

Watson Claire Amos
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Teacher shortage is forcing school subjects to be cancelled, principals say

New Zealand New Zealand: Education Minister Erica Stanford said the leadership in literacy and numeracy base payment will increase to $10,000 per year over the term of the agreement. 8

Lethbridge
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Primary school principals accept Government pay offer

New Zealand New Zealand: Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomed Hoskin’s resignation, saying it cleared the way for a leadership refresh. 7

Lesley Hoskin Simon Craggs Debbie Francis David Ferguson Brett Hoskin Timothy Fisher Sir Brian Roche Lane Nichols
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Teaching Council chief executive Lesley Hoskin earned more than $400k salary ahead of resignation

New Zealand New Zealand: The minister in charge of the response to the Royal Commission into state abuse, Erica Stanford, spoke about the wrongs of the unit. 7

Robyn Dandy Sherab Palmo Hake Halo Aaron Smale Rangi Wickliffe Dame Coral Shaw Andy Watson Karilyn Wildbore
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Memorial unveiled for victims of Lake Alice child and adolescent unit

Taiwan Taiwan: Erica Stanford, New Zealand's Minister of Immigration, stated that the new visa settings are critical for investment. 7

Courtney Andelman Jim Andelman Robbie Paul Jacinda Ardern Peter Thiel
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Wealthy Americans top ‘golden visa’ surge in NZ

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Immigration minister Erica Stanford stated that the new visa settings are helping to open up investment in New Zealand. 7

Courtney Andelman Jim Andelman Robbie Paul Jacinda Ardern Peter Thiel
The Guardian: Wealthy Americans top ‘golden visa’ surge in New Zealand and applications from China double | New Zealand

New Zealand New Zealand: Education Minister Erica Stanford orders a probe into the Teaching Council's child safety failures. 8

Timothy Fisher David Ferguson Lesley Hoskin Tom Gott Andy Jackson Lane Nichols
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Teaching Council child safety failures: Education Minister Erica Stanford orders KC probe