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Changes to the Active Investor Plus visa to Attract High-Value Investment

From 1 April 2025, changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa will simplify investment categories, expand options, and reduce barriers for investors contributing to New Zealand’s economy.

New Zealand Embraces Digital Nomads with Relaxed Visitor Visa Rules

New Zealand’s AEWV reforms streamline visa processes, reduce wage thresholds, and expand interim visa work rights for 2025.

Upcoming reforms to AEWV: Removal of module requirements and adjusted workforce threshold

New Zealand’s AEWV reforms streamline visa processes, reduce wage thresholds, and expand interim visa work rights for 2025.

There are a number of economic reasons why investing in New Zealand is a great decision, and we’ve listed the top 5 for you here:

The New Zealand Government has eased some visa restrictions for visitor visa holders who would like to stay in the country longer while the COVID-19 pandemic is still attacking communities in their home countries

Immigration New Zealand has announced that from April 2021, up to 1,000 priority returning degree and post-graduate international students and their families will be able to return to New Zealand to continue their studies

A number of migrant workers currently in New Zealand will now be able to stay and work here for longer with adjustments to visa settings announced by Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi yesterday.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) have extended the suspension of offshore applications for temporary visas for a further three months until 8 February 2021.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) have announced that the Expression of Interest selection process for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category and Parent Category have been deferred for another 6 months.

Why Invest in New Zealand

There are a number of economic reasons why investing in New Zealand is a great decision, and we’ve listed the top 5 for you here:

If you want to hire a migrant working from 7 October 2020 the process for getting a Skills Match report will change. The New Zealand Government is streamlining the Skills Match Report process so employers can more easily find out if New Zealanders are available for jobs.

Former RSE workers who are still in New Zealand on flexible limited visas enabling them to work part time and do non-RSE work, will now be able to ‘re-enter’ the RSE Scheme and work for RSE employers in the

Arno touches down in NZ!

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) have announced, after not processing any offshore visas since the border closures, that they will resume processing some visa applications.

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Opening dates for capped Working Holiday Schemes

Opening dates for capped Working Holiday Schemes

Police certificate requirements for AEWV and visitor visas remain strict. Applicants must provide a valid certificate at lodgement, as INZ will no longer accept receipts or delay processing. Complete applications
Police check requirements for NZ AEWV and visitor visas

Police check requirements for NZ AEWV and visitor visas

Police certificate requirements for AEWV and visitor visas remain strict. Applicants must provide a valid certificate at lodgement, as INZ will no longer accept receipts or delay processing. Complete applications
New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category changes confirmed for August 2026

New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category changes confirmed for August 2026

New Zealand has confirmed further changes to the Skilled Migrant Category ahead of August 2026. The updates introduce new residence pathways, revised wage settings, occupation lists and qualification rules.
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Opening dates for capped Working Holiday Schemes

Opening dates for capped Working Holiday Schemes

Police certificate requirements for AEWV and visitor visas remain strict. Applicants must provide a valid certificate at lodgement, as INZ will no longer accept receipts or delay processing. Complete applications
Police check requirements for NZ AEWV and visitor visas

Police check requirements for NZ AEWV and visitor visas

Police certificate requirements for AEWV and visitor visas remain strict. Applicants must provide a valid certificate at lodgement, as INZ will no longer accept receipts or delay processing. Complete applications
New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category changes confirmed for August 2026

New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category changes confirmed for August 2026

New Zealand has confirmed further changes to the Skilled Migrant Category ahead of August 2026. The updates introduce new residence pathways, revised wage settings, occupation lists and qualification rules.

New NOL Occupations and Median Wage Changes from 9 March 2026

New Zealand will recognise 47 additional NOL skill level 1–3 roles and increase the immigration median wage to $35 from 9 March 2026. Three roles shift to skill level 4,

The benefits of working in New Zealand as a skilled migrant

Skilled migrants working in New Zealand gain more than just a job. They experience high quality of life, strong career growth, competitive wages, and pathways to permanent residency.

Hiring migrants already in New Zealand: a guide for employers

Hiring migrants already in New Zealand is often faster and more efficient. Employers must understand visa types, work conditions, and legal steps to remain compliant.
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Opening dates for capped Working Holiday Schemes

Opening dates for capped Working Holiday Schemes

Police certificate requirements for AEWV and visitor visas remain strict. Applicants must provide a valid certificate at lodgement, as INZ will no longer accept receipts or delay processing. Complete applications
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