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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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Peak Seasonal Visa insurance rules updated for easier compliance

New Zealand updated Peak Seasonal Visa insurance rules from 19 April 2026, removing difficult coverage requirements and aligning them with market policies to improve clarity and reduce delays for applicants
New Zealand visa income thresholds increase from 30 April 2026. New Zealand will increase visa income thresholds from 30 April 2026, impacting Pacific Access, Samoan Quota, and parent visa categories.

New Zealand visa income thresholds increased

New Zealand will increase visa income thresholds from 30 April 2026, impacting Pacific Access, Samoan Quota, and parent visa categories.
AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

Minimum English language requirements extended to AEWV skill level 3 roles from 1 June 2026.
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Peak Seasonal Visa insurance rules updated for easier compliance

New Zealand updated Peak Seasonal Visa insurance rules from 19 April 2026, removing difficult coverage requirements and aligning them with market policies to improve clarity and reduce delays for applicants
New Zealand visa income thresholds increase from 30 April 2026. New Zealand will increase visa income thresholds from 30 April 2026, impacting Pacific Access, Samoan Quota, and parent visa categories.

New Zealand visa income thresholds increased

New Zealand will increase visa income thresholds from 30 April 2026, impacting Pacific Access, Samoan Quota, and parent visa categories.
AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

Minimum English language requirements extended to AEWV skill level 3 roles from 1 June 2026.
Active Investor Plus philanthropy options expanded

Active Investor Plus philanthropy options expanded

Active Investor Plus Growth category applicants can now invest up to 20 per cent in approved philanthropic investments.
New Zealand will introduce a citizenship test from late 2027 for most citizenship by grant applicants, replacing the current declaration process with a formal assessment.

New Zealand citizenship test to become mandatory from 2027

New Zealand will introduce a citizenship test from late 2027 for most citizenship by grant applicants, replacing the current declaration process with a formal assessment.
Work and Income engagement rules clarified for employers

Work and Income engagement rules clarified for employers

Employers must engage with Work and Income in good faith for AEWV job checks at ANZSCO skill levels 4 and 5.
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Peak Seasonal Visa insurance rules updated for easier compliance

New Zealand updated Peak Seasonal Visa insurance rules from 19 April 2026, removing difficult coverage requirements and aligning them with market policies to improve clarity and reduce delays for applicants
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
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.

China special work visa upgraded

Visa limits have been revised for the China Special Work Visa. These adjustments align the visa with recent New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement updates.

ANZSCO Is to be replaced by NOL

The ANZSCO is to be replaced by comparable but separate systems for both Australia and New Zealand.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Peak Seasonal Visa insurance rules updated for easier compliance

New Zealand updated Peak Seasonal Visa insurance rules from 19 April 2026, removing difficult coverage requirements and aligning them with market policies to improve clarity and reduce delays for applicants
New Zealand visa income thresholds increase from 30 April 2026. New Zealand will increase visa income thresholds from 30 April 2026, impacting Pacific Access, Samoan Quota, and parent visa categories.

New Zealand visa income thresholds increased

New Zealand will increase visa income thresholds from 30 April 2026, impacting Pacific Access, Samoan Quota, and parent visa categories.
AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

Minimum English language requirements extended to AEWV skill level 3 roles from 1 June 2026.
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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Peak Seasonal Visa insurance rules updated for easier compliance

New Zealand updated Peak Seasonal Visa insurance rules from 19 April 2026, removing difficult coverage requirements and aligning them with market policies to improve clarity and reduce delays for applicants
New Zealand visa income thresholds increase from 30 April 2026. New Zealand will increase visa income thresholds from 30 April 2026, impacting Pacific Access, Samoan Quota, and parent visa categories.

New Zealand visa income thresholds increased

New Zealand will increase visa income thresholds from 30 April 2026, impacting Pacific Access, Samoan Quota, and parent visa categories.
AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

Minimum English language requirements extended to AEWV skill level 3 roles from 1 June 2026.
Active Investor Plus philanthropy options expanded

Active Investor Plus philanthropy options expanded

Active Investor Plus Growth category applicants can now invest up to 20 per cent in approved philanthropic investments.
New Zealand will introduce a citizenship test from late 2027 for most citizenship by grant applicants, replacing the current declaration process with a formal assessment.

New Zealand citizenship test to become mandatory from 2027

New Zealand will introduce a citizenship test from late 2027 for most citizenship by grant applicants, replacing the current declaration process with a formal assessment.
Work and Income engagement rules clarified for employers

Work and Income engagement rules clarified for employers

Employers must engage with Work and Income in good faith for AEWV job checks at ANZSCO skill levels 4 and 5.
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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Peak Seasonal Visa insurance rules updated for easier compliance

New Zealand updated Peak Seasonal Visa insurance rules from 19 April 2026, removing difficult coverage requirements and aligning them with market policies to improve clarity and reduce delays for applicants
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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