Latest Immigration News
Keep up to date with the latest immigration news, policy changes, and helpful insights to support your journey to New Zealand.
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.
8 Jan 2025
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
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.
4 Nov 2024
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
Appeals to the Immigration & Protection Tribunal
The Immigration & Protection Tribunal (IPT) is responsible for adjudicating appeals related to various immigration matters.
11 Apr 2024
Secondary teachers moving to New Zealand fast tracked to residence
Secondary teachers moving to New Zealand will be put on a fast track to residency to help address workforce shortages.
3 Apr 2024
Deportation Liability for New Zealand Residents
Many new NZ residents are unaware that if they are convicted of an offence, they could become liable for deportation under the Immigration Act 2009.
12 Feb 2024
What is the difference between Resident Visa and Permanent Resident Visa?
While both visas allow the holder to live, work and study in New Zealand indefinitely, resident visa holders need to meet the travel conditions.
6 Feb 2024
Comparing Immigration English Tests
When applicants are required applicants to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language, Immigration New Zealand recognises specific English tests.
9 Oct 2023
What are the differences between New Zealand citizenship and New Zealand residence?
We are often asked this question by our New Zealand resident clients.
15 Sep 2023
A Migrant’s Guide to buying a home in New Zealand
There are regulations around overseas people buying property in New Zealand that one should be aware of before starting out on a home-buying journey.
14 Feb 2023
Major expansion of Green List to help fill labour shortages
The Government has announced a suite of measures to further support New Zealand businesses through the global labour shortage and attract more high skilled workers long term.
12 Dec 2022
