The immigration challenges with labour hire companies

The immigration challenges with labour hire companies

The news of the ELE Group receivership and the subsequent plight of the many migrant workers has prompted a call for a government review of the practices of labour hire companies.

05 Feb 2024 • Richard Howard
Migration statistics – what are they and what do they mean?

Migration statistics – what are they and what do they mean?

There is much hype every month about New Zealand’s net migration numbers and what these mean for the country.

12 Jan 2024 • Richard Howard
Appeals to the Immigration & Protection Tribunal

Appeals to the Immigration & Protection Tribunal

The Immigration & Protection Tribunal (IPT) is responsible for adjudicating appeals related to various immigration matters.

11 Jan 2024 • Charlotte Summers
Permanent Resident Visa update from INZ

Permanent Resident Visa update from INZ

INZ has announced that Permanent Resident Visa (PRV) applications will be able to be made online from the end of January 2024.

11 Dec 2023 • Damia Roslan
End of year immigration update for employers

End of year immigration update for employers

The immigration landscape has undergone several impactful changes in 2023, particularly in the last few months. And then, of course, has been the change of Government!

05 Dec 2023 • Richard Howard
What Immigration Changes can we expect from the new Government?

What Immigration Changes can we expect from the new Government?

We would like to see the Government taking a little more time to get it right first time!

01 Nov 2023 • Richard Howard
Migrant exploitation – a blight and cost on all New Zealand

Migrant exploitation – a blight and cost on all New Zealand

New Zealand has historically had a reputation as being relatively free of corruption, but this reputation is at serious risk with the current high incidence of migrant exploitation now rife in the country.

16 Oct 2023 • Richard Howard
Comparing Immigration English Tests

Comparing Immigration English Tests

When applicants are required applicants to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language, Immigration New Zealand recognises specific English tests.

09 Oct 2023 • Martin King
Care Workforce Visa Pathways

Care Workforce Visa Pathways

If you are working, or planning to work, in a care workforce role in New Zealand then it is important you understand everything there is to know about your and your family’s visa options.

04 Oct 2023 • Sally Forbes, Ramandeep Kaur
What are the differences between New Zealand citizenship and New Zealand residence?

What are the differences between New Zealand citizenship and New Zealand residence?

We are often asked this question by our New Zealand resident clients.

15 Sep 2023 • Ramandeep Kaur
Dealing with False, Misleading or Withheld Information

Dealing with False, Misleading or Withheld Information

Effective 25 September 2023, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is changing the way they deal with false, misleading, or withheld information while processing temporary and resident visa applications.

15 Sep 2023 • Charlotte Summers
Its Election Time (again!) –a time to reflect…

Its Election Time (again!) –a time to reflect…

So what have been the “immigration take-outs” of the last six years of the current Government?

13 Sep 2023 • Richard Howard