[sekilau]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/2667419/30-day-warning-for-immigrant-workers


Immigration New Zealand will tell tourism and hospitality workers seeking renewals of temporary work permits whether they are likely to get one a month before the expiry date, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman says.


The news report does not tell why it is only tourism and hospitality. it only mentioned:

Dr Coleman said in some parts of the country tourism relied heavily on overseas workers.

[BkyMonster]

I know Queenstown is heavily reliant on temporary migrant workers and is unable to fill those roles year round with local people. I read an article where the businesses were saying they were hard hit by the new guidelines so this may be aimed at them.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/queenstown/2308596/Kiwi-workers-must-get-priority-over-migrants
http://www.workpermit.com/news/2007-11-06/new-zealand/queenstown-otago-mp-says-migrants-vital-tourist-industry.htm

[James 1077]

I think that part of the reason for the crackdown is the sheer number of people coming back from the UK / Europe as they no longer have jobs there.

Judging by London bars and hotels many of these people will have hospitality experience so it could be a way of decreasing unemployment here - as people on work permits will end up going home (which could push the problem over there - or, if home is Europe, force more Kiwis back here!).