New Zealand's economy is struggling having seen negative growth in three of the last five quarters. Photo: AP PHOTO

The New Zealand government says it is introducing two new pathways for migrants to gain residency as part of their efforts to boost the country's economy.

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Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis said in the statement that skilled and experienced migrants play an important role in plugging workforce gaps, and in turn help businesses to grow.

New Zealand Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis announced the immigration pathways. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS)

"Businesses told us

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