The Immigration Advice Industry in New Zealand: What You Need to Know

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.

07 Jul 2026 • Richard Howard
Good News for Active Investor Plus (AIP) Growth Category Investors and New Zealand Businesses

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.

02 Jul 2026 • Richard Howard
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
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
Looking back at the 2025 immigration year – and what lies ahead for 2026

Looking back at the 2025 immigration year – and what lies ahead for 2026

The 2025 year saw sweeping changes across various visa categories in the middle of a sharp decline in net migration. So, what should businesses expect in 2026?

04 Jan 2026 • Richard Howard
Engineering New Zealand and Pathways® unite to support Engineers on their New Zealand journey

Engineering New Zealand and Pathways® unite to support Engineers on their New Zealand journey

Pathways to New Zealand® is proud to be selected to be a partner of Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau.

03 Nov 2025 • Richard Howard
Pathways® and Engineering New Zealand partner to support migrant engineers

Pathways® and Engineering New Zealand partner to support migrant engineers

Pathways to New Zealand® is delighted to announce a new partnership with Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau.

21 Oct 2025 • Richard Howard
Our Changing, and Challenging, Immigration Landscape

Our Changing, and Challenging, Immigration Landscape

NZ’s immigration settings are evolving rapidly, and the implications are both promising and problematic.

03 Sep 2025 • Richard Howard
The importance of immigration to New Zealand

The importance of immigration to New Zealand

Positive net migration remains very important for New Zealand’s future well-being.

01 Jul 2025 • Richard Howard
After 33 years...INZ gets its act together!

After 33 years...INZ gets its act together!

It has taken 33 years, but Immigration New Zealand may now have its act together!

08 May 2025 • Richard Howard
Why the USA election has generated interest in New Zealand

Why the USA election has generated interest in New Zealand

The re-election of Donald Trump has sparked significant interest among Americans in relocating to New Zealand due to contrasting political and social landscapes.

03 Dec 2024 • Richard Howard
We have to better plan our immigration settings for the future

We have to better plan our immigration settings for the future

We need immigration policies that are much better at future-proofing New Zealand’s actual skill needs.

04 Nov 2024 • Richard Howard