Immigration NZ News
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Minimum wage changes employers need to be ready for
How the April 2026 minimum wage increase affects work visa eligibility, not just payroll.
The AEWV system is moving faster, but it is less forgiving. Speed is now the reward for precision
What faster processing really means for employers, and why accuracy now plays a bigger role in whether applications succeed or stall.
Work and Income engagement is being closely checked
What recent post-decision checks are showing about employer engagement requirements, and where mistakes are commonly being made.
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.
Celebrating Forty Years in business
Celebrating forty years of New Zealand Immigration Partners and the people behind the journey.
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.
New seasonal work visas now open
An overview of the two new seasonal AEWV visa types, their eligibility requirements, and what employers and workers need to know.
Police certificates now required upfront for AEWV applicants
What the new police certificate requirements mean for AEWV applicants.
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