Latest Immigration News
Keep up to date with the latest immigration news, policy changes, and helpful insights to support your journey to New Zealand.
New Zealand’s Golden Visa: NZ$5 Billion and Growing
More than NZ$5 billion in investment. Nearly 1,000 applications. New Zealand's Golden Visa continues to shine!
1 Oct 2026
Immigration: The Problem We Don’t Have
Sometimes the hardest thing for policymakers to do is nothing at all. As this year’s election campaigning intensifies, immigration is again becoming a topic of debate. Yet compared with many developed countries, New Zealand's immigration system is delivering largely positive outcomes. The question may not be whether further reform is needed, but whether we risk continuing to fix a problem that doesn't actually exist!
29 Sep 2026
Beyond the Campaign Trail: Immigration Policy Needs Stability, Not Electioneering
As the election campaign gathers momentum, we are seeing no shortage of immigration announcements, policy proposals and headline-grabbing ideas from across the political spectrum.
16 Sep 2026
New Business Investor Visa to Support Growth
Government introduces The Business Investor Visa, replacing the Entrepreneur Work Visa.
14 Sep 2026
Three Years That Reshaped New Zealand Immigration
As New Zealand heads towards the General Election, our latest Waikato Business News article reviews the Government's immigration report card and considers what comes next.
10 Sep 2026
How New Zealand’s New Skilled Migrant Residence Pathways Will Benefit Employers and Workers
When your future in New Zealand depends on a clear residence pathway, understanding the upcoming immigration changes matters. Our latest article explains the significant changes coming to the Skilled Migrant Category from 24 August 2026, including new residence pathways for experienced workers, tradespeople, technicians, and international student graduates.
6 Aug 2026
Skilled Migrant Policy Changes - What Migrants and Employers Need to Know
The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC), New Zealand’s main job-based residence policy, will undergo major transformation from 24 August 2026. These changes are good news for many migrant workers who will now have new and expanded residence pathways – but care is required!
4 Aug 2026
The Immigration Advice Industry in New Zealand: What You Need to Know
Not all immigration advice is equal.
When your future, family, career, or investment plans depend on a visa outcome, choosing the right adviser matters. Our latest article explains what migrants should look for when selecting an immigration professional, and why experience counts.
7 Jul 2026
Good News for Active Investor Plus (AIP) Growth Category Investors and New Zealand Businesses
Greater transparency for Active Investor Plus investors could help unlock more capital, expertise, and international networks for New Zealand businesses.
2 Jul 2026
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.
3 Jun 2026
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.
4 May 2026
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?
1 May 2026
