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Keep up to date with the latest immigration news, policy changes, and helpful insights to support your journey to New Zealand.
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
Additional Requirements for Filipinos travelling from the Philippines to New Zealand
Filipino workers coming to work in New Zealand directly from the Philippines must obtain an Overseas Employment Certificate.
29 Sep 2025
New residence options to bolster workforce
SMC changes announced to help employers attract and retain the skilled workers they need for their businesses to grow.
23 Sep 2025
Our Changing, and Challenging, Immigration Landscape
NZ’s immigration settings are evolving rapidly, and the implications are both promising and problematic.
3 Sep 2025
Straight to Residence Pathway for Engineers
If you hold an engineering degree and a job offer in NZ for an engineering role, Straight to Residence visa could be an option.
1 Sep 2025
New Pathway to NZ Residence for Skilled Trades
If you’re a skilled tradesperson working in NZ, you may now be eligible to apply for Residence!
18 Aug 2025
Two New Seasonal Visa Options Announced by Immigration New Zealand
The two new visa pathways are intended to help accredited employers meet workforce demands during seasonal peaks.
15 Aug 2025
Two New Seasonal Work Visas to Grow Economy
The Government is introducing 2 new visa options under the Accredited Employer Work Visa framework: Global Workforce Seasonal Visa and Peak Seasonal Visa.
10 Aug 2025
The importance of immigration to New Zealand
Positive net migration remains very important for New Zealand’s future well-being.
10 Jul 2025
Skilled trades on fast tracked to residence
The Government is adding ten skilled trades to the Green List Work to Residence pathway from 18 August 2025.
13 Jun 2025
The Specific Purpose Work Visa – A Good Option for Employers
The Specific Purpose Work Visa offers a flexible, cost-effective solution for NZ employers needing short-term skilled workers.
4 Jun 2025
Visas for partners of New Zealand citizens and residents
A person may apply for a work, visitor or resident visa based on their partnership relationship with their NZ citizen or resident partner.
7 Apr 2025
