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New travel pathway for Chinese tourists to boost visitor numbers

From November 2025, Chinese tourists travelling from Australia with a valid visa will be able to enter New Zealand for up to 3 months using an NZeTA instead of a

More countries added to NZ qualification exemption list

From 23 June 2025, qualifications from nine additional countries will be exempt from New Zealand’s International Qualification Assessment (IQA) for certain visas, including the Skilled Migrant Category.

NZ Citizens Departing, Migrants Arriving

With more New Zealanders moving abroad, employers are turning to skilled migrant workers to maintain business continuity and address critical labour shortages.

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library Travel to New Zealand set to become easier for Pacific Islands Forum members  The New Zealand Government has announced new immigration measures aimed at

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library Work rights introduced for Interim Visa holders  Starting 8 April 2025, changes to New Zealand’s Interim Visa rules will provide more Accredited Employer Work

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library The New Zealand Government has announced a change to immigration health requirements that will affect dependent children of temporary visa holders. Effective from 17

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library New Zealand introduces major changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa On 3rd March 2025, the New Zealand Government announced key changes to the

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library In a new policy update announced on Monday 24th February 2025, Immigration New Zealand is set to add primary teachers to the Green list

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a one-off increase in it is Parent Resident Visa quota for the current financial year (ending 30 June

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

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

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

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

AEWV 2025 reforms streamline New Zealand's work visa processes

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

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Parent Resident Visa: Immigration NZ removes queue cap and clarifies process

From 1 July 2025, changes to the Parent Resident Visa in New Zealand aim to simplify the process and improve chances for applicants in the ballot pool.

English language test dates confirmed for Samoa and Tonga in August 2025

IELTS General Training tests will be held in Samoa on 23 August and Tonga on 29 August 2025. AEWV and residence visa applicants should take this opportunity as no permanent

How to hire migrant workers under the AEWV

This guide explains the full AEWV hiring process in New Zealand and what accredited employers must do to remain compliant with immigration and employment standards.
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Parent Resident Visa: Immigration NZ removes queue cap and clarifies process

From 1 July 2025, changes to the Parent Resident Visa in New Zealand aim to simplify the process and improve chances for applicants in the ballot pool.

English language test dates confirmed for Samoa and Tonga in August 2025

IELTS General Training tests will be held in Samoa on 23 August and Tonga on 29 August 2025. AEWV and residence visa applicants should take this opportunity as no permanent

How to hire migrant workers under the AEWV

This guide explains the full AEWV hiring process in New Zealand and what accredited employers must do to remain compliant with immigration and employment standards.

New travel pathway for Chinese tourists to boost visitor numbers

From November 2025, Chinese tourists travelling from Australia with a valid visa will be able to enter New Zealand for up to 3 months using an NZeTA instead of a

More countries added to NZ qualification exemption list

From 23 June 2025, qualifications from nine additional countries will be exempt from New Zealand’s International Qualification Assessment (IQA) for certain visas, including the Skilled Migrant Category.

NZ Citizens Departing, Migrants Arriving

With more New Zealanders moving abroad, employers are turning to skilled migrant workers to maintain business continuity and address critical labour shortages.

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library Travel to New Zealand set to become easier for Pacific Islands Forum members  The New Zealand

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library Work rights introduced for Interim Visa holders  Starting 8 April 2025, changes to New Zealand’s Interim

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library The New Zealand Government has announced a change to immigration health requirements that will affect dependent

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library New Zealand introduces major changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa On 3rd March 2025, the

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library In a new policy update announced on Monday 24th February 2025, Immigration New Zealand is set

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a one-off increase in it is Parent Resident Visa quota

The NZ border is opening to all visa holders earlier than planned – Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides businesses with some insights.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Parent Resident Visa: Immigration NZ removes queue cap and clarifies process

From 1 July 2025, changes to the Parent Resident Visa in New Zealand aim to simplify the process and improve chances for applicants in the ballot pool.
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Specific Purpose Work Visa updates

The Specific Purpose Work Visa has been updated to allow longer stays for sports professionals in New Zealand, with new durations based on the level of play.

NZ Budget 2025: Impacts for employers and skilled migrants

Budget 2025 aims to grow the economy through private sector incentives, but reduced public support may challenge new migrants. Here is what employers and migrants need to know.

Translation certification no longer required for New Zealand visitor visa

From 26 May 2025, New Zealand will no longer require certified translations for visitor visa applications, bringing its policy in line with Australia

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library Travel to New Zealand set to become easier for Pacific Islands Forum members  The New Zealand Government has announced new immigration measures aimed at

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library Work rights introduced for Interim Visa holders  Starting 8 April 2025, changes to New Zealand’s Interim Visa rules will provide more Accredited Employer Work

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library The New Zealand Government has announced a change to immigration health requirements that will affect dependent children of temporary visa holders. Effective from 17

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library New Zealand introduces major changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa On 3rd March 2025, the New Zealand Government announced key changes to the

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library In a new policy update announced on Monday 24th February 2025, Immigration New Zealand is set to add primary teachers to the Green list

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a one-off increase in it is Parent Resident Visa quota for the current financial year (ending 30 June

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

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

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

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

AEWV 2025 reforms streamline New Zealand's work visa processes

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

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Parent Resident Visa: Immigration NZ removes queue cap and clarifies process

From 1 July 2025, changes to the Parent Resident Visa in New Zealand aim to simplify the process and improve chances for applicants in the ballot pool.

English language test dates confirmed for Samoa and Tonga in August 2025

IELTS General Training tests will be held in Samoa on 23 August and Tonga on 29 August 2025. AEWV and residence visa applicants should take this opportunity as no permanent

How to hire migrant workers under the AEWV

This guide explains the full AEWV hiring process in New Zealand and what accredited employers must do to remain compliant with immigration and employment standards.
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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Parent Resident Visa: Immigration NZ removes queue cap and clarifies process

From 1 July 2025, changes to the Parent Resident Visa in New Zealand aim to simplify the process and improve chances for applicants in the ballot pool.

English language test dates confirmed for Samoa and Tonga in August 2025

IELTS General Training tests will be held in Samoa on 23 August and Tonga on 29 August 2025. AEWV and residence visa applicants should take this opportunity as no permanent

How to hire migrant workers under the AEWV

This guide explains the full AEWV hiring process in New Zealand and what accredited employers must do to remain compliant with immigration and employment standards.

New travel pathway for Chinese tourists to boost visitor numbers

From November 2025, Chinese tourists travelling from Australia with a valid visa will be able to enter New Zealand for up to 3 months using an NZeTA instead of a

More countries added to NZ qualification exemption list

From 23 June 2025, qualifications from nine additional countries will be exempt from New Zealand’s International Qualification Assessment (IQA) for certain visas, including the Skilled Migrant Category.

NZ Citizens Departing, Migrants Arriving

With more New Zealanders moving abroad, employers are turning to skilled migrant workers to maintain business continuity and address critical labour shortages.

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library Travel to New Zealand set to become easier for Pacific Islands Forum members  The New Zealand

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library Work rights introduced for Interim Visa holders  Starting 8 April 2025, changes to New Zealand’s Interim

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library The New Zealand Government has announced a change to immigration health requirements that will affect dependent

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library New Zealand introduces major changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa On 3rd March 2025, the

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library In a new policy update announced on Monday 24th February 2025, Immigration New Zealand is set

Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a one-off increase in it is Parent Resident Visa quota

The NZ border is opening to all visa holders earlier than planned – Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides businesses with some insights.

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.

Parent Resident Visa: Immigration NZ removes queue cap and clarifies process

From 1 July 2025, changes to the Parent Resident Visa in New Zealand aim to simplify the process and improve chances for applicants in the ballot pool.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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