134 new occupations now qualify for New Zealand work visas: the full 2026 picture Immigration New Zealand has recognised 134 new National Occupation List (NOL) roles for the Accredited Employer...

New Zealand’s teacher shortage is your opportunity: the Straight to Residence pathway explained New Zealand secondary schools cannot find enough qualified teachers, a recent article from RNZ reveals. The The...

Study to Residence in New Zealand: how the 2026 SMC changes reward NZ graduates From 24 August 2026, a qualification completed in New Zealand earns one more point towards residence...

New Zealand is tightening its immigration settings again, this time by extending English language requirements to more Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applicants. From 1 June 2026, migrants applying for...

The New Zealand Government has announced a significant change to the citizenship by grant process. From the second half of 2027, most adult applicants seeking New Zealand citizenship by grant...

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has confirmed a major change to the way family members of temporary visa holders apply for visas. From 1 June 2026, all new applications in these...

If you’re moving to New Zealand, one of the first things you’ll notice about Easter is that it feels completely different from what most of the world expects. There are...

Immigration New Zealand has officially confirmed the 2026 opening dates for all capped Working Holiday Schemes (WHS). Whether you’re planning to work and travel in New Zealand from the United...

Immigration New Zealand has confirmed that employment conditions for open work visa holders will change on 20 April 2026. The update introduces two distinct tiers of work permission, each tied...

From 9 March 2026, New Zealand’s immigration median wage increased from NZD $33.56 to NZD $35.00 per hour. While the median wage was removed as a blanket hiring floor for...