New Zealand Immigration News Update - Stay Informed

The Government is focused on attracting highly skilled migrant labour to help grow New Zealand’s economy. Two changes relevant to employers recruiting migrant workers have been announced. The median wage, currently…

  From 2 September 2022, the threshold for determining conditions that may impose significant health costs has increased from $41,000 to $81,000. Most applicants for residence class visas must have…

  The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) was introduced on 4 July 2022. Most migrant workers holding an AEWV will be paid the median wage (NZD $27.76 an hour) or…

  All three stages of the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) are now live, with applications open for employer accreditation, job checks and work visas. As at 3 August,…

  Changes have been made by Immigration New Zealand to Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) rules in May 2022 summarized as below,   Students will continue to be eligible for a…

    The Government has announced a new faster timeline for reopening the border and reconnecting New Zealand with the world. New Zealand’s border will now be fully reopened by…

  The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a new temporary work visa that will replace the Essential Skills Work Visa and Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa, when it launches…

NZ border opening dates are brought forward to 12 April 2022 for visitors from Australia, critical and skilled workers. From 2 May 2022 onwards visitors from visa waiver countries like…

Border will reopen to vaccinated New Zealanders from Australia at 11.59pm 27 February Reopens to New Zealanders in the rest of the world on 13 March MIQ removed for most…

    Fully vaccinated Kiwis and other eligible travellers can travel to NZ from Australia without staying in MIQ from 11.59pm Sunday, 16 January 2022 Fully vaccinated Kiwis and other…