Going for Growth: New rules for visiting tourists

Going for Growth: New rules for visiting tourists

The Government is relaxing visitor visa requirements to allow tourists to work remotely while visiting New Zealand.

27 Jan 2025 • Hon Nicola Willis, Hon Erica Stanford, Hon Louise Upston
New Zealand's Investor Immigration - Challenges and Opportunities

New Zealand's Investor Immigration - Challenges and Opportunities

New Zealand's investor immigration policies offer both challenges and opportunities for attracting high-net-worth individuals and boosting the economy through foreign direct investment.

10 Jan 2025 • Richard Howard
What’s happening with New Zealand citizenship?

What’s happening with New Zealand citizenship?

New Zealand migration patterns and trends are shaped by immigration policies. As a consequence of the 2021 Resident Visa, potentially significant changes to net migration are anticipated in the coming years.

08 Jan 2025 • Richard Howard
Securing the skills and experience NZ needs

Securing the skills and experience NZ needs

The Government has announced significant reforms to the AEWV scheme in 2025. Changes include removing median wage thresholds, reducing work experience requirements, and streamlining the Job Check process.

17 Dec 2024 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration and Education
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
Open work rights return for partners of high skilled migrants

Open work rights return for partners of high skilled migrants

The Government is making changes to provide open work rights to more partners of migrant workers, allowing them to work for any employer in any position in New Zealand.

23 Oct 2024 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration and Education
New Zealand Immigration – at the cross roads

New Zealand Immigration – at the cross roads

New Zealand's immigration cycles create challenges for long-term planning in health, education, and infrastructure. With a declining net migration and an aging population, the country needs stable, long-term migration policies to address future workforce and demographic needs.

04 Oct 2024 • Richard Howard
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 New Zealand citizenship, this article will be helpful to clarify the reasons for applying, the requirements for eligibility, and the process involved in undertaking an application.

01 Oct 2024 • Ramandeep Kaur / John Henderson
The challenges of immigration changes

The challenges of immigration changes

The last 30+ years have seen 17 Ministers of Immigration, 5 changes of Government, and thousands of policy changes. Inconsistency of INZ's decision-making has remained the only constant.

02 Sep 2024 • Richard Howard
Visa charges to increase from 1 October

Visa charges to increase from 1 October

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced very significant increases to most visa application fees, which will take effect from October 1, 2024.

09 Aug 2024 • Mayank Goel
The roadblocks to attracting overseas investors to New Zealand

The roadblocks to attracting overseas investors to New Zealand

The Prime Minister’s pre-election statement rings true today more than ever - “The world is awash with savings, yet New Zealand does not provide a gateway that makes it easy for that capital to enter the country”.

06 Aug 2024 • Richard Howard