
NZ’s Employer Accreditation Scheme (AEWV) is now open
Applications are now open for employer accreditation under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.

NZ fully opens border with more positive immigration changes scheduled
New Zealand announces a major package of reforms which include an early opening of New Zealand’s border and a simplification of immigration settings.

NZ to expand Working Holiday Scheme with Singapore
The New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is currently in Singapore and announced the relaunch and expansion of the Working Holiday Scheme with Singapore.

NZ border widens entry eligibility to more groups
The New Zealand Government has widened the entry eligibility and eased isolation rules for further traveler groups to New Zealand from 12 April 2022.

Update for the automotive trades industry relating to recruiting foreign workers and AEWV
Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, and our special guests Daryl Feast, Principal Consultant – Automotive Specialist, and Andy Bage, Recruitment Consultant for Musterrecruit hosted a webinar about the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and the impact on employers in the automotive trades industry.

Update of latest NZ immigration updates affecting borders and visa opportunities
Our immigration experts Arno Nothnagel & Trinity Li provided an update for both employers & individuals regarding recent announcements including border opening and the Employer Nomination Scheme

Updates to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) launches on 4 July 2022 – here’s what you need to know.

NZ Opens Borders for Tourism Earlier than Planned
The New Zealand Government has just announced that from 11.59 pm Tuesday 12 April, Australians will be able to travel to New Zealand, isolation-free. Coinciding with the start of the Australian school holidays, this date has been brought forward which is great news for tourist operators in New Zealand and for eligible tourists outside the border.

NZ Working Holiday Visas Open on 14 March 2022
From Sunday 13 March, 11.59 pm, applications will be open for a range of working holiday schemes in New Zealand. The opening will be a staged approach with various schemes being opened on particular dates that will be confirmed by Immigration New Zealand.

Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD) for Travel into Australia
The Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD) has replaced the Australia Travel Declaration and is required to be completed by all passengers arriving by air into Australia. The DPD can be completed seven days before the flight departure and submitted within 72 hours prior to departure for Australia.

NZ Announces 5-stage Border Reopening Plan
The New Zealand government has announced a 5-stage plan to gradually open the border, starting on Sunday, February 27, 11.59 pm with fully vaccinated New Zealand citizens who are in Australia.

NZ Border Class Exceptions Announced
The New Zealand Government has announced border class exceptions within the technology and agriculture sectors.