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Government reopens New Zealand for tourism
The Government is bringing forward the date for opening the border to tourists in time for the Australian school holidays.
Border Opening Update – 2 March 2022
The Government is removing the self-isolation requirements for vaccinated travellers to New Zealand and enabling Kiwis to come here from the rest of the world sooner.
The Borders are Opening – so what can employers expect now?
Very soon after our article last month highlighting the need to open New Zealand’s border - the Government announced its five-step plan to do exactly that!
Border to reopen in stages from 27 February
The New Zealand border will reopen to vaccinated Kiwis and other current eligible travellers in the Government's Reconnecting New Zealand plan.
We are starving ourselves of talent – it’s time to open the borders!
The rest of the world has opened and the lure of higher salaries, combined with less barriers to entry, is now making it very hard for New Zealand to compete in the global war on talent.
What a Year!
In 2020, we were all presented with the unknown, both in our business and in our personal lives. However, after 30 years in business 2021 has been our most challenging year ever.
Changes to INZ processing residence applications following High Court decision
The judgment addressed a number of legal issues, scrutinising INZ decision-making in response to the snap legislative changes made during the early stages of COVID-19.
Measuring Migrants
This year the Government tasked the New Zealand Productivity Commission to “investigate and recommend immigration settings that are fit for the future”.
Reconnecting New Zealand – the next steps
Fully vaccinated New Zealanders will find it easier to come home from January 2022, with foreign nationals to follow from April onwards, the Government has announced.
Accredited Employer Work Visa back in the limelight
After months of speculation, uncertainty, and a last-minute U-turn on the scheduled mandatory Employer Accreditation, the Government has confirmed the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) will now be introduced on 4 July 2022.
Employers – fasten those seatbelts!
The new 2021 Resident Visa will transform the migrant workforce landscape in New Zealand forever – as will the new work visa changes now being introduced in 2022. Employers should understand what these changes mean for them and prepare for the ride ahead!
The Parent Retirement Residence category is still open!
Although offshore temporary visa applications are largely suspended, Parent Residence Retirement applications can still be lodged and be processed by the Immigration New Zealand.