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Major update: AEWV wage thresholds to take effect in August

New AEWV wage thresholds will be introduced in August 2025. These changes will impact exemption criteria, maximum stay periods, and Green List application processes.

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

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 โ€“ 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 Zealandโ€™s border and a simplification of immigration settings.

The New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is currently in Singapore and announced the relaunch and expansion of the Working Holiday Scheme with Singapore.

The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke MP has announced the inclusion of 22 additional skilled occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL).

The New Zealand Government has widened the entry eligibility and eased isolation rules for further traveler groups to New Zealand from 12 April 2022.

Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, and our special guests Daryl Feast, Principal Consultant โ€“ Automotive Specialist, and Andy Bage, Recruitment Consultant for Musterrecruit hosted a webinar about the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and the impact on employers in the automotive trades industry.

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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.

Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, and our special guests Daryl Feast, Principal Consultant โ€“ Automotive Specialist, and Andy Bage, Recruitment Consultant for Musterrecruit hosted a webinar about the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and the impact on employers in the automotive trades industry.

Our immigration experts Arno Nothnagel & Trinity Li provided an update for both employers & individuals regarding recent announcements including border opening and the Employer Nomination Scheme

The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) launches on 4 July 2022 โ€“ hereโ€™s what you need to know.

A new class border exception has been created to enable 300 overseas qualified teachers to enter New Zealand. This includes teachers who were already employed in New Zealand but left the country and were unable to return to their job due to the border closure and therefore may also be eligible.

The New Zealand government has announced a 5-stage plan to gradually open the border, starting on Sunday, February 27, 11.59 pm with fully vaccinated New Zealand citizens who are in Australia.

The New Zealand Government has just announced that from 11.59 pm Tuesday 12 April, Australians will be able to travel to New Zealand, isolation-free. Coinciding with the start of the Australian school holidays, this date has been brought forward which is great news for tourist operators in New Zealand and for eligible tourists outside the border.

From Sunday 13 March, 11.59 pm, applications will be open for a range of working holiday schemes in New Zealand. The opening will be a staged approach with various schemes being opened on particular dates that will be confirmed by Immigration New Zealand.

NZ Border Class Exceptions Announced

The New Zealand Government has announced border class exceptions within the technology and agriculture sectors.

Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, and Trinity, our NZ Migration Strategist, hosted a webinar to provide further updates on New Zealandโ€™s one-off โ€˜2021 NZ Resident Visaโ€™.

New Zealand Borders are Set to Reopen

Itโ€™s the news that so many thousands have been waiting for โ€“ January 2022, New Zealand will be welcoming in Kiwis and other eligible travelers. There are three key steps for when travellers can enter New Zealand without going into MIQ

Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, and Trinity, our NZ Migration Strategist, hosted a webinar to provide further updates on New Zealandโ€™s one-off โ€˜2021 NZ Resident Visaโ€™.

Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, and our special guest Paul Wheeler, Director & Aged Care Recruitment Specialist at Carejobz, hosted a webinar to provide insights about the opportunities for Qualified Aged Care & Healthcare workers in New Zealand

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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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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
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.
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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.
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