What to Look for in choosing a New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser

What to Look for in choosing a New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser

Choosing from the 1300+ licenced immigration advisers, and hundreds of immigration lawyers, is a confronting challenge. So what are the key considerations?

01 May 2026 • Richard Howard
Do you have a complex immigration matter?

Do you have a complex immigration matter?

For many people, their personal circumstances can make navigating the requirements of any given visa category a difficult undertaking.

03 Mar 2026 • Charlotte Summers
Looking back at the 2025 immigration year – and what lies ahead for 2026

Looking back at the 2025 immigration year – and what lies ahead for 2026

The 2025 year saw sweeping changes across various visa categories in the middle of a sharp decline in net migration. So, what should businesses expect in 2026?

04 Jan 2026 • Richard Howard
Our Changing, and Challenging, Immigration Landscape

Our Changing, and Challenging, Immigration Landscape

NZ’s immigration settings are evolving rapidly, and the implications are both promising and problematic.

03 Sep 2025 • Richard Howard
Parent Boost Visitor Visa

Parent Boost Visitor Visa

The PBV allows parents of NZ citizens/residents to stay in NZ for up to 5 years, with a second visa option for 10 years total.

21 Aug 2025 • Richard Howard
New 5 + 5 Year Parent Visitor Visa to Begin 29 September!

New 5 + 5 Year Parent Visitor Visa to Begin 29 September!

The new Parent Boost Visa (PBV) can allow parents of NZ citizens and residents to stay for up to 10 years!

09 Jun 2025 • Richard Howard
Visas for partners of New Zealand citizens and residents

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.

07 Apr 2025 • Ramandeep Kaur, John Henderson, Sally Forbes
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
Comparing Immigration English Tests

Comparing Immigration English Tests

When applicants are required applicants to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language, Immigration New Zealand recognises specific English tests.

09 Oct 2023 • Martin King
A Migrant’s Guide to buying a home in New Zealand

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 • Richard Howard
The Parent Retirement Residence category is still open!

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.

26 Oct 2021 • Richard Howard