Migration Isn’t the Problem – But Our Lack of Strategy Is

Migration Isn’t the Problem – But Our Lack of Strategy Is

New Zealand’s migration story is shifting. Growth is now driven more by temporary migrants while we continue to see strong outflows of New Zealanders.

03 Jun 2026 • Richard Howard
The Business Investor Visa: A New Succession Planning Tool for New Zealand SMEs

The Business Investor Visa: A New Succession Planning Tool for New Zealand SMEs

The new BIV is more than an immigration policy change, it is a practical succession planning tool for the SME sector.

04 May 2026 • Richard Howard
What to Look for in choosing a New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser

What to Look for in choosing a New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser

Choosing from the 1300+ licenced immigration advisers, and hundreds of immigration lawyers, is a confronting challenge. So what are the key considerations?

01 May 2026 • Richard Howard
The Active Investor Plus Visa: One Year On

The Active Investor Plus Visa: One Year On

Delivering Real Capital, Capability, and a Platform for the Future

10 Apr 2026 • Richard Howard
Employers need to plan ahead for new residence visa pathways

Employers need to plan ahead for new residence visa pathways

New residence pathways from August 2026 place greater emphasis on work experience, requiring employers to plan residence pathways earlier and more carefully.

02 Apr 2026 • Richard Howard
What Do New Zealand’s Foreign Buyer Law Changes Mean for Investor Visa Holders?

What Do New Zealand’s Foreign Buyer Law Changes Mean for Investor Visa Holders?

The Overseas Investment Act now allows for qualifying investor migrants to purchase one high value residential property in NZ.

26 Mar 2026 • Richard Howard
Care Workforce Visa Pathways

Care Workforce Visa Pathways

As New Zealand’s population ages, demand for care workforce roles continues to grow.

20 Mar 2026 • Sally Forbes, Ramandeep Kaur
Teaching in New Zealand

Teaching in New Zealand

Teachers have various pathways to New Zealand residence under the Immigration Green List.

11 Mar 2026 • John Henderson
Hiring Overseas Workers Without the Red Tape: Flexible Work Visa Options for Employers

Hiring Overseas Workers Without the Red Tape: Flexible Work Visa Options for Employers

As projects restart and workloads lift, NZ employers are again beginning to report skill shortages.

04 Mar 2026 • Richard Howard
Do you have a complex immigration matter?

Do you have a complex immigration matter?

For many people, their personal circumstances can make navigating the requirements of any given visa category a difficult undertaking.

03 Mar 2026 • Charlotte Summers
Open Work Visa Changes from April 2026

Open Work Visa Changes from April 2026

From 20 April 2026, employment conditions for people holding open work visas in New Zealand will change.

26 Feb 2026 • Mayank Goel
Wage threshold increases for employment-based residence visas

Wage threshold increases for employment-based residence visas

Effective 9 March2026, the median wage increases to $35ph.

18 Feb 2026 • Mayank Goel