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
11 wks
Reach
68,630
Power
2,989$
Sentiment
5.56
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 9 5.56 0.68% +110% 4,822,233 68,630 $210,000 2,989$
Totals 9 4,822,233 68,630 $210,000 2,989$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Education Minister Erica Stanford culled Te Ahu o te Reo, a popular reo learning programme for teachers. 3

Larry Parr Winston Peters Brooke Van Velden Chris Penk Awanui Te Huia Rawinia Higgins Tama Potaka Sandy Hata Karleen Everitt Hemi Kelly Waipora Marshall Lobb
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Talkin’ bout te reo-lution: The revitalisation of a language once on the brink of extinction

New Zealand New Zealand: Erica Stanford is mentioned as a potential leader in speculation about Luxon's replacement. 5

Christopher Luxon Kevin Rudd Julia Gillard Tony Abbott Malcolm Turnbull Theresa May Boris Johnson Liz Truss David Lange John Key Jacinda Ardern Anthony Albanese Keir Starmer Friedrich Merz Emmanuel Macron Don Brash Bill English Simon Bridges Todd Muller Matthew Hooton Chris Bishop Nicola Willis Simeon Brown Mark Mitchell
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christopher Luxon leadership speculation: Why rolling a PM is so rare - Audrey Young

New Zealand New Zealand: Erica Stanford strengthened deportation criteria as Immigration Minister. 6

Winston Peters Adam Pearse Brooke Van Velden Christopher Luxon Chris Hopkins Chloe Swarbrick Rawiri Waititi Oriini Kaipara Peeni Henare Jacinda Ardern Grant Robertson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Winston Peters wars with the left as immigration tussle grows on the right - Adam Pearse

New Zealand New Zealand: Although Erica Stanford has the sense to be a bit less abrasive and cocksure than Brown. 6

Simeon Brown Reti Luxon Murray Kirkness
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Shane Te Pou: Government needs to stop spinning and start listening

New Zealand New Zealand: Erica Stanford has done well in education and is one of the last two standing in National. 7

Christopher Luxon Simon Bridges Judith Collins Chris Hipkins Dame Jacinda Ardern Todd Muller Sir Bill English David Cunliffe David Shearer Dame Jenny Shipley Jim Bolger Winston Peters David Seymour Neil Quigley Murray Mccully Simeon Brown Chris Bishop Gerry Brownlee Steven Joyce
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christopher Luxon faces leadership crisis as National MPs lose confidence – Matthew Hooton

New Zealand New Zealand: Erica Stanford was involved in discussions with Finance Minister Nicola Willis regarding redress payments. 6

Nicola Willis Melissa Lee Adrian Orr Penny Simmonds Shane Reti Matt Doocey Judith Collins Winston Peters Christopher Luxon David Seymour Simon Watts
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Budget 2025: Confidential documents reveal new details of KiwiSaver, health funding, $8.5b hole

New Zealand New Zealand: Immigration Minister Erica Stanford confirmed that an RSE policy review was being pushed into 2026. 5

Jone Maritino Nemani Murielle Meltenoven Rogerio Araujo Mendonca Charlotte Bedford
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: RSE workers’ accommodation a constraint to scheme, says Fiji government official

New Zealand New Zealand: Erica Stanford announced a new visa aimed at attracting foreign businesspeople to invest in New Zealand. 5

Winston Peters Christopher Luxon Gary Wallace Nick Goodall Michael Rehm Julian Robertson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Rich foreigners looking to buy Kiwi homes after visa changes, real estate agents say

New Zealand New Zealand: Erica Stanford has sought an urgent briefing from the Teaching Council about the case involving Timothy Fisher. 7

Timothy Fisher Cam Stone Lesley Hoskin Katie Harris Lane Nichols
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Ex-students claim predator teacher Timothy Fisher used ‘two-way mirror’ for classroom video abuse

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Erica Stanford announced she was implementing a 'structured literacy approach' to reading. 5

Awanui Te Huia Leanne Otene
The Guardian: Why is the New Zealand government cutting Māori words from some school books? | New Zealand