Immigration NZ News
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Open work visa employment conditions changing from 20 April 2026
How new employment conditions will limit or redefine work flexibility for open work visa holders.
Median Wage Increasing to $35.00 from 9 March 2026
What the revised thresholds mean for employers, visa holders and 2026 planning.
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.
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