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
Active Investor Plus delivers $3 billion in investment in New Zealand

Active Investor Plus delivers $3 billion in investment in New Zealand

The AIP has already seen 573 applications being made, reflecting a total of $3.39 billion in investments.

13 Feb 2026 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister for Immigration
New Zealand’s AIP Investor Visa Surges into 2026…

New Zealand’s AIP Investor Visa Surges into 2026…

The AIP has continued its momentum into 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most attractive migrant investor pathways.

03 Feb 2026 • Richard Howard
Changing or ending employment on an Accredited Employer Work Visa?

Changing or ending employment on an Accredited Employer Work Visa?

If you are an Accredited Employer Work Visa holder changing jobs or if your employment ends, you may be eligible to just apply for a Variation of Conditions.

30 Jan 2026 • Ramandeep Kaur
What you need to know before you apply for New Zealand citizenship

What you need to know before you apply for New Zealand citizenship

If you are considering applying for NZ citizenship, this article will be helpful to clarify the reasons for applying, eligibility requirements, and the application process.

08 Jan 2026 • Ramandeep Kaur / John Henderson
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
Introducing the new Business Investor Visa – an opportunity for SMEs!

Introducing the new Business Investor Visa – an opportunity for SMEs!

The new Business Investor Visa replaces the long-standing, extremely complex, and unrealistic Entrepreneur visa category.

24 Nov 2025 • Richard Howard
New investor visa to back local businesses

New investor visa to back local businesses

Applications are now open for the Business Investor Visa.

24 Nov 2025 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister for Immigration
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
Tourism boost with visa-free travel for Chinese visitors via Australia

Tourism boost with visa-free travel for Chinese visitors via Australia

Chinese visitors can now travel visa-free from Australia to New Zealand.

03 Nov 2025 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister for Immigration; Hon Louise Upston, Minister for Tourism and Hospitality
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