Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
Update on NZeTAs and changing passport rules
What’s changed with passports, NZeTAs, and international travel rules, and how it could affect your next trip.
2026 opening dates confirmed for capped Working Holiday Schemes (WHS)
An overview of the Working Holiday Scheme, who can apply, and why timing is so important due to limited places.
Minimum wage increases from 1 April 2026
How the 1 April 2026 minimum wage increase affects workers, employers, and visa requirements.
Investor visa holders given green light to buy a home in New Zealand
What the upcoming property rule changes mean for investor visa holders and their families.

Business Investor Visa now open
The new Business Investor Visa and the key requirements for applicants.

AEWV maximum continuous stays
Understanding the AEWV maximum continuous stay rules and what options may be available once the limit is reached.

Parent Boost Visa is live!
If you or your family are planning a visit to New Zealand and require a visa to enter, now is the time to apply.

New Skilled Migrant Rules Take Effect August 2026
These updates recognise real skills and experience, making it easier for more people to call New Zealand home.

A family visa in under a week? We made it possible for Zainab and Murtaza
What felt like a long road was resolved in under a week, making the transition to New Zealand seamless.

Business Investor Visa (BIV) Launching in November
Entrepreneurs now have a simpler route to residence as the new Business Investor Visa launches.

New Zealand relaxes entry for Chinese tourists
New rules will make it simpler for Chinese travellers to visit or transit through New Zealand.

Working in a trade? A path to residence may be open to you
More trades are joining the Green List, opening new pathways to residence for skilled workers.
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