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
The visa conundrum of working remotely in New Zealand

The visa conundrum of working remotely in New Zealand

Remote work has become increasingly prevalent since Covid-19. However, NZ's immigration policy presents challenges for remote workers, particularly visitors, due to its definition of "work" and visa conditions.

04 Jul 2024 • Richard Howard
What’s happening with Australian immigration

What’s happening with Australian immigration

Australia is tightening its immigration policies aiming to reduce net migration, changing its visa policies to favour key trading partners, and scrapping certain investment visas. What does this mean for NZ?

11 Jun 2024 • Richard Howard
Employers be aware – immigration policy changes will impact you!

Employers be aware – immigration policy changes will impact you!

The Government has recently introduced a number of policy changes which are going to impact all accredited employers.

02 May 2024 • Richard Howard
The impact on the Racing Industry of the new work visa policy changes – effective 7 April 2024

The impact on the Racing Industry of the new work visa policy changes – effective 7 April 2024

The new policy changes have the potential to significantly impact the racing industry in respect to the ability of migrant workers to take up Track Work Rider and Stable Hand roles.

22 Apr 2024 • Tim Howard
Government introduces significant immigration policy changes – effective 7 April 2024

Government introduces significant immigration policy changes – effective 7 April 2024

The Government has introduced a number of changes as a consequence of concerns over unsustainable immigration levels, and the high proportion of low skilled workers coming to NZ under the AEWV.

08 Apr 2024 • Richard Howard
Government responds to unsustainable net migration

Government responds to unsustainable net migration

Immediate changes have been announced to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa (AEWV) scheme.

07 Apr 2024 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration and Education