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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.
How New Zealand’s New Skilled Migrant Residence Pathways Will Benefit Employers and Workers
When your future in New Zealand depends on a clear residence pathway, understanding the upcoming immigration changes matters. Our latest article explains the significant changes coming to the Skilled Migrant Category from 24 August 2026, including new residence pathways for experienced workers, tradespeople, technicians, and international student graduates.
6 Aug 2026
Skilled Migrant Policy Changes - What Migrants and Employers Need to Know
The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC), New Zealand’s main job-based residence policy, will undergo major transformation from 24 August 2026. These changes are good news for many migrant workers who will now have new and expanded residence pathways – but care is required!
4 Aug 2026
The Immigration Advice Industry in New Zealand: What You Need to Know
Not all immigration advice is equal.
When your future, family, career, or investment plans depend on a visa outcome, choosing the right adviser matters. Our latest article explains what migrants should look for when selecting an immigration professional, and why experience counts.
7 Jul 2026
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?
1 May 2026
The Active Investor Plus Visa: One Year On
Delivering Real Capital, Capability, and a Platform for the Future
10 Apr 2026
Employers need to plan ahead for new residence visa pathways
New residence pathways from August 2026 place greater emphasis on work experience, requiring employers to plan residence pathways earlier and more carefully.
2 Apr 2026
How the new investor visa policy changes can positively impact the New Zealand economy
Discover how the new investor visa policy changes can boost New Zealand's economy with significant investments.
1 Apr 2026
Care Workforce Visa Pathways
As New Zealand’s population ages, demand for care workforce roles continues to grow.
20 Mar 2026
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.
3 Mar 2026
Wage Threshold Increases for Employment-based Residence Visas
Effective 9 March2026, the median wage increases to $35ph.
18 Feb 2026
Active Investor Plus delivers $3 billion in investment in New Zealand
The AIP has already seen 573 applications being made, reflecting a total of $3.39 billion in investments.
13 Feb 2026
New Zealand’s AIP Investor Visa Surges into 2026…
The AIP has continued its momentum into 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most attractive migrant investor pathways.
3 Feb 2026
