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AEWV changes coming in March and April 2025

AEWV changes include removing the median wage requirement, lowering experience criteria, updating obligations, and extending visas for lower-skilled workers.

AEWV changes coming at the end of February

The New Zealand median wage will increase from 28 February 2025, impacting AEWV holders supporting partners and Parent Category sponsorship applications.

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.

The Minister of Immigration has announced changes to border exceptions for critical workers, following on from similar changes to border exceptions for temporary work visa holders.

The New Zealand Government is taking the first step in enabling temporary work visa holders to return to New Zealand with the creation of a new border exception category. The new exemption category is specifically for

The new Zealand Government has again made short term changes to visa settings that will assist two more groups of migrants already in New

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.

From the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown period in New Zealand, the Government has supported their migrant workforce and this continues to be the case.

Essential Skills work visas – Remuneration and median wage INZ have announced the combination of ANZSCO and salary to assess skill level is being replaced with a simple remuneration threshold,

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New Zealand will move family visa applications for temporary visa holders to its enhanced Immigration Online system from 1 June 2026, improving processing and user experience.

New Zealand updates family visa applications to enhanced online system

New Zealand will move family visa applications for temporary visa holders to its enhanced Immigration Online system from 1 June 2026.

New Zealand Government will introduce new graduate work visa pathways

The New Zealand Government will introduce a Short Term Graduate Work Visa and expand Post Study Work Visa eligibility from late 2026 to strengthen pathways from study to skilled employment.
Immigration New Zealand warns migrants about new phone scam using mobile numbers

Immigration New Zealand warns migrants about new phone scam

Immigration New Zealand is warning migrants about a phone scam involving callers who impersonate INZ and demand payments or personal information.
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New Zealand will move family visa applications for temporary visa holders to its enhanced Immigration Online system from 1 June 2026, improving processing and user experience.

New Zealand updates family visa applications to enhanced online system

New Zealand will move family visa applications for temporary visa holders to its enhanced Immigration Online system from 1 June 2026.

New Zealand Government will introduce new graduate work visa pathways

The New Zealand Government will introduce a Short Term Graduate Work Visa and expand Post Study Work Visa eligibility from late 2026 to strengthen pathways from study to skilled employment.
Immigration New Zealand warns migrants about new phone scam using mobile numbers

Immigration New Zealand warns migrants about new phone scam

Immigration New Zealand is warning migrants about a phone scam involving callers who impersonate INZ and demand payments or personal information.
New Zealand visitor visa fee reduced for Pacific island travellers

New Zealand visitor visa fee reduced for Pacific island travellers

New Zealand will reduce the visitor visa fee for Pacific Islands Forum country nationals from 1 June 2026 for a 12-month trial period. Lowering the total cost from $216 to

Employment conditions clarified for open work visas

From 20 April 2026, Immigration New Zealand will introduce clearer employment conditions for open work visas. The changes confirm what work is permitted, distinguish between business activity and employment, and

Background on the NZeTA and key travel statistics

The NZeTA has been central to New Zealand’s border settings since 2019. With more than 7.2 million approvals and new Australia-based trial settings for Chinese and Pacific travellers, updated data
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New Zealand will move family visa applications for temporary visa holders to its enhanced Immigration Online system from 1 June 2026, improving processing and user experience.

New Zealand updates family visa applications to enhanced online system

New Zealand will move family visa applications for temporary visa holders to its enhanced Immigration Online system from 1 June 2026.
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Post Study Work Visa

New Post Study Work Visa Rules

New Zealand has expanded the Post Study Work Visa eligibility, adding more Green List qualifications and offering flexibility for students completing consecutive qualifications.
Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa

Changes to the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa

The New Zealand Government announces changes to the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa, removing the ability to apply for a second MEPV.
New accreditation rules for business sales and mergers

New accreditation rules for business sales and mergers

New Zealand has updated its accreditation and Job Check processes to support AEWV holders and employers during company sales and restructurings, reducing transition disruptions.

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.

The Minister of Immigration has announced changes to border exceptions for critical workers, following on from similar changes to border exceptions for temporary work visa holders.

The New Zealand Government is taking the first step in enabling temporary work visa holders to return to New Zealand with the creation of a new border exception category. The new exemption category is specifically for

The new Zealand Government has again made short term changes to visa settings that will assist two more groups of migrants already in New

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.

From the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown period in New Zealand, the Government has supported their migrant workforce and this continues to be the case.

Essential Skills work visas – Remuneration and median wage INZ have announced the combination of ANZSCO and salary to assess skill level is being replaced with a simple remuneration threshold,

Featured migration story headline to go here

Ehenducienis am, quis dolorerovid quia que lam, ut opta sita non nonem velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiorequis velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiore, simagnita nonsequia.

New Zealand will move family visa applications for temporary visa holders to its enhanced Immigration Online system from 1 June 2026, improving processing and user experience.

New Zealand updates family visa applications to enhanced online system

New Zealand will move family visa applications for temporary visa holders to its enhanced Immigration Online system from 1 June 2026.

New Zealand Government will introduce new graduate work visa pathways

The New Zealand Government will introduce a Short Term Graduate Work Visa and expand Post Study Work Visa eligibility from late 2026 to strengthen pathways from study to skilled employment.
Immigration New Zealand warns migrants about new phone scam using mobile numbers

Immigration New Zealand warns migrants about new phone scam

Immigration New Zealand is warning migrants about a phone scam involving callers who impersonate INZ and demand payments or personal information.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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New Zealand will move family visa applications for temporary visa holders to its enhanced Immigration Online system from 1 June 2026, improving processing and user experience.

New Zealand updates family visa applications to enhanced online system

New Zealand will move family visa applications for temporary visa holders to its enhanced Immigration Online system from 1 June 2026.

New Zealand Government will introduce new graduate work visa pathways

The New Zealand Government will introduce a Short Term Graduate Work Visa and expand Post Study Work Visa eligibility from late 2026 to strengthen pathways from study to skilled employment.
Immigration New Zealand warns migrants about new phone scam using mobile numbers

Immigration New Zealand warns migrants about new phone scam

Immigration New Zealand is warning migrants about a phone scam involving callers who impersonate INZ and demand payments or personal information.
New Zealand visitor visa fee reduced for Pacific island travellers

New Zealand visitor visa fee reduced for Pacific island travellers

New Zealand will reduce the visitor visa fee for Pacific Islands Forum country nationals from 1 June 2026 for a 12-month trial period. Lowering the total cost from $216 to

Employment conditions clarified for open work visas

From 20 April 2026, Immigration New Zealand will introduce clearer employment conditions for open work visas. The changes confirm what work is permitted, distinguish between business activity and employment, and

Background on the NZeTA and key travel statistics

The NZeTA has been central to New Zealand’s border settings since 2019. With more than 7.2 million approvals and new Australia-based trial settings for Chinese and Pacific travellers, updated data
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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New Zealand will move family visa applications for temporary visa holders to its enhanced Immigration Online system from 1 June 2026, improving processing and user experience.

New Zealand updates family visa applications to enhanced online system

New Zealand will move family visa applications for temporary visa holders to its enhanced Immigration Online system from 1 June 2026.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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