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Investor visa holders can apply to buy residential property from 6 March

How reformed consent settings will affect investor visa holders purchasing residential property.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Minimum wage increases from 1 April 2026

How the 1 April 2026 minimum wage increase affects workers, employers, and visa requirements.
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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.
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Celebrating Forty Years in business

Celebrating forty years of New Zealand Immigration Partners and the people behind the journey.

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