News


11 June 2021

Uncertainty around residence pathways continues despite latest Immigration announcements

The Immigration Minister has today announced further adjustments to visa settings, following on from announcements made at the end of 2020.

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20 April 2021

Reading the fine print in INZ’s “family reunification” border exceptions

The Minister of Immigration has made a much-anticipated announcement regarding New Zealand’s border closure.

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13 April 2021

Immigration New Zealand releases sleepover hours guidelines

Immigration New Zealand has released a new Visa Pak this month, clarifying its position on sleepover hours in the aged and residential care industry.

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31 March 2021

Announcement about Skilled Migrant Category delayed… again

Immigration New Zealand recently held a webinar, with the promise that it would include an update about a number of important areas including how it intends to address the 7,000 or more EOIs currently in the pool awaiting an outcome,…

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20 February 2021

Two changes announced to grant reprieve to visitor visa holders

The Government has announced two temporary measures impacting visitor visa holders, to grant some relief to those who are currently in New Zealand on visitor visas and who wish to remain here for longer, rather than returning to uncertain and…

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11 February 2021

INZ announces three new skilled dairy farming roles

Changes are being made to residence and work visa immigration instructions, to recognise Assistant Dairy Farm Managers and Dairy Herd Managers as skilled roles.

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