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Skilled Residence Visa wage thresholds updated from 18 August 2025

From 18 August 2025, Immigration New Zealand will update the wage thresholds for skilled residence visas to align with the new median wage of $33.56 an hour, ensuring immigration policy

Ten trades occupations added to Work to Residence pathway on the Green List

From 18 August 2025, ten additional trades occupations will be added to New Zealand’s Green List Work to Residence pathway, giving skilled tradespeople a faster and more certain route to

New seasonal visa pathways to support peak workforce demand

The New Zealand Government will introduce two new seasonal visas, the Global Workforce Seasonal Visa and Peak Seasonal Visa, from 8 December 2025 to help accredited employers meet peak seasonal

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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It’s illegal to give immigration advice without a licence: what HR managers need to know

HR professionals in New Zealand must not provide immigration advice unless licensed. Breaching this law can result in criminal prosecution under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007.

Skilled migrant visa changes to strengthen New Zealand’s workforce and economy

New residence pathways under the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will make it easier for skilled workers and graduates to gain residence, helping employers retain talent and drive economic growth.

Recognising new higher-skilled occupations on the National Occupation List

Immigration New Zealand will recognise around 90 new skill level 1–3 occupations under the National Occupation List from 3 November 2025, introducing a temporary pathway for some AEWV holders to
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It’s illegal to give immigration advice without a licence: what HR managers need to know

HR professionals in New Zealand must not provide immigration advice unless licensed. Breaching this law can result in criminal prosecution under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007.

Skilled migrant visa changes to strengthen New Zealand’s workforce and economy

New residence pathways under the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will make it easier for skilled workers and graduates to gain residence, helping employers retain talent and drive economic growth.

Recognising new higher-skilled occupations on the National Occupation List

Immigration New Zealand will recognise around 90 new skill level 1–3 occupations under the National Occupation List from 3 November 2025, introducing a temporary pathway for some AEWV holders to

New Parent Boost Visitor Visa opens 29 September: strengthen workforce stability

Starting 29 September 2025, the Parent Boost Visitor Visa lets employees bring their parents to New Zealand for stays of up to 10 years. It strengthens wellbeing, boosts retention and

New Business Investor Visa to open November: new pathways to residence

New Zealand has announced a Business Investor Visa, opening November 2025, offering $1m and $2m investment pathways to residence. The Entrepreneur Work Visa has now closed to new applications.

International Student Visas transition to enhance Immigration Online system

From 18 August 2025, international student visa applications in New Zealand will transition to Immigration Online’s enhanced ADEPT system, simplifying processes and improving user experience.

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.

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It’s illegal to give immigration advice without a licence: what HR managers need to know

HR professionals in New Zealand must not provide immigration advice unless licensed. Breaching this law can result in criminal prosecution under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007.
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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.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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It’s illegal to give immigration advice without a licence: what HR managers need to know

HR professionals in New Zealand must not provide immigration advice unless licensed. Breaching this law can result in criminal prosecution under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007.

Skilled migrant visa changes to strengthen New Zealand’s workforce and economy

New residence pathways under the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will make it easier for skilled workers and graduates to gain residence, helping employers retain talent and drive economic growth.

Recognising new higher-skilled occupations on the National Occupation List

Immigration New Zealand will recognise around 90 new skill level 1–3 occupations under the National Occupation List from 3 November 2025, introducing a temporary pathway for some AEWV holders to
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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It’s illegal to give immigration advice without a licence: what HR managers need to know

HR professionals in New Zealand must not provide immigration advice unless licensed. Breaching this law can result in criminal prosecution under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007.

Skilled migrant visa changes to strengthen New Zealand’s workforce and economy

New residence pathways under the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will make it easier for skilled workers and graduates to gain residence, helping employers retain talent and drive economic growth.

Recognising new higher-skilled occupations on the National Occupation List

Immigration New Zealand will recognise around 90 new skill level 1–3 occupations under the National Occupation List from 3 November 2025, introducing a temporary pathway for some AEWV holders to

New Parent Boost Visitor Visa opens 29 September: strengthen workforce stability

Starting 29 September 2025, the Parent Boost Visitor Visa lets employees bring their parents to New Zealand for stays of up to 10 years. It strengthens wellbeing, boosts retention and

New Business Investor Visa to open November: new pathways to residence

New Zealand has announced a Business Investor Visa, opening November 2025, offering $1m and $2m investment pathways to residence. The Entrepreneur Work Visa has now closed to new applications.

International Student Visas transition to enhance Immigration Online system

From 18 August 2025, international student visa applications in New Zealand will transition to Immigration Online’s enhanced ADEPT system, simplifying processes and improving user experience.

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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It’s illegal to give immigration advice without a licence: what HR managers need to know

HR professionals in New Zealand must not provide immigration advice unless licensed. Breaching this law can result in criminal prosecution under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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