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New Parent Boost Visitor Visa opens 29 September for 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

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.

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

We are delighted to announce Arno Nothnagel, our NZ director, has been appointed to the board of the New Zealand Association for Migration & Investment (NZAMI).

The Green List Straight to Residence pathway is now open and migrants employed in a role on the Green List may now qualify for a Straight to Residence Visa or a Work to Residence Visa.

Following the announcement of sector agreements being introduced, Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides us with a quick summary of what and who.

Find out more about the sector agreements that will be introduced by Immigration New Zealand

Doubling the Working Holiday Visa cap and introducing industry Sector Agreements aims to increase the eligible pool of workers in New Zealand.

This week Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, recorded a further video update to the AEWV job check and the issues of incorrect job check applications.

Immigration NZ have been analysing AEWV applications and have developed resources to ensure applications are processed smoothly.

New Zealand's borders are now open and the war for talent continues. Find out some ways to stand out from the crowd and attract foreign workers to your business.

Arno Nothnagel recorded a quick 4 minute video to give our NZ employers more information around the Job Check requirement as part of AEWV.

We provide you with a summary of key changes and dates because at 11.59 pm on 31 July, the final steps of the Reconnecting strategy will be reached

We provide you with a summary of key changes and dates because at 11.59 pm on 31 July, the final steps of the Reconnecting strategy will be reached

A new Active Investor Plus visa category will be introduced into New Zealand on 19 September 2022.

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Final Skilled Migrant Category Resident visa and Work to Residence changes confirmed

New Zealand has confirmed final changes to the Skilled Migrant Category Resident visa and Work to Residence visas from 24 August 2026, including new residence pathways, updated qualification requirements and
New Zealand: why it is one of the best places to live and invest

Why NZ is one of the best places in the world to invest and live

New Zealand offers global investors stability, transparency, and a clear pathway to residence, making it one of the most secure destinations to invest and live.

A new Active Investor Plus visa category will be introduced into New Zealand on 19 September 2022.

The final steps of the Reconnecting New Zealanders Strategy have been brought forward, allowing Immigration New Zealand (INZ) to phase out the border exceptions system from 31 July.

NZ Immigration increases fees

Effective from 31 July 2022, NZ Immigration will increase their fees and levies for most visa applications.

New Zealand needs more workers and the good news is that employing talent from overseas can be a relatively short process from beginning to end. Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides guidelines to navigate the new AEWV system.

New Zealand needs more engineers and the good news is that employing engineers from overseas can be a relatively short process from beginning to end. Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides guidelines to navigate the new AEWV system.

Applications for a job check are now open to accredited New Zealand employers as part of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) which commences 4 July 2022.

From Tuesday 21 June 2022, evidence of a negative Covid-19 pre-departure test will not be required before entering New Zealand.

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

From 7 June 2022, Immigration NZ is adding 85 countries to the Low Tuberculosis (TB) Incidence Countries List. Included in the added countries are Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu as they now meet the requirements.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will restart processing on-hand visa applications for offshore partners and dependents of work and student visa holders from 31 May 2022.

Applications are now open for employer accreditation under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.

New Zealand announces a major package of reforms which include an early opening of New Zealand’s border and a simplification of immigration settings.

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Final Skilled Migrant Category Resident visa and Work to Residence changes confirmed

New Zealand has confirmed final changes to the Skilled Migrant Category Resident visa and Work to Residence visas from 24 August 2026, including new residence pathways, updated qualification requirements and
New Zealand: why it is one of the best places to live and invest

Why NZ is one of the best places in the world to invest and live

New Zealand offers global investors stability, transparency, and a clear pathway to residence, making it one of the most secure destinations to invest and live.
Active Investor Plus Visa: a strategic pathway to New Zealand

Active Investor Plus Visa: a strategic pathway to New Zealand

New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa offers a structured pathway to residence through investment, with clear requirements, thresholds, and long-term expectations.
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Final Skilled Migrant Category Resident visa and Work to Residence changes confirmed

New Zealand has confirmed final changes to the Skilled Migrant Category Resident visa and Work to Residence visas from 24 August 2026, including new residence pathways, updated qualification requirements and
New Zealand: why it is one of the best places to live and invest

Why NZ is one of the best places in the world to invest and live

New Zealand offers global investors stability, transparency, and a clear pathway to residence, making it one of the most secure destinations to invest and live.
Active Investor Plus Visa: a strategic pathway to New Zealand

Active Investor Plus Visa: a strategic pathway to New Zealand

New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa offers a structured pathway to residence through investment, with clear requirements, thresholds, and long-term expectations.

New Zealand expands graduate work visa pathways from November

New Zealand will introduce a new Short term Graduate Work visa and expand Post Study Work visa eligibility from 16 November 2026 to support graduate employment pathways and workforce needs.
Family of temporary visa applications move to new online system

Family of temporary visa applications move to new online system

New Zealand will move family of temporary visa holder applications to enhanced Immigration Online, with faster processing prioritised through the new system.

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
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Final Skilled Migrant Category Resident visa and Work to Residence changes confirmed

New Zealand has confirmed final changes to the Skilled Migrant Category Resident visa and Work to Residence visas from 24 August 2026, including new residence pathways, updated qualification requirements and
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