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Immigration New Zealand announced that on 20 April 2026, there will be changes to employment conditions for people with open work visas. An open work visa allows you to work for almost any employer, in any job or location in New Zealand, without needing to provide Immigration New Zealand with

Median Wage Increase From 9 March 2026, the immigration median wage will increase to $35.00 NZD per hour. This increase will affect many visas such as the Accredited Employer Work Visa and skilled resident-class visa categories. On 9 March 2026, this increase will automatically apply for: Green List pay requirements,

Do you want to buy a New Zealand business? From 24 November 2025, the Business Investment Visa categories opened for those with a business background who are looking to invest in New Zealand. The work visa can be valid for up to 4 years, and residence can be applied for

The Immigration Fiscal Sustainability and System Integrity Amendment Bill was signed into law on 27 November 2025. This Bill makes 10 amendments to the existing Immigration Act 2009. Those changes will come into force over the coming months. Deportation for Residence Class Visa Holders One of the major amendments in

In our previous blog post on 1 September 2025, we discussed the Minister of Immigration’s announcement of a new Business Investor visa.  You can read that previous post here. Recently, it has been announced that the new Business Investor visas are now open for applications. This is a visa for

As part of the Government’s International Education Going for Growth Plan, from 3 November 2025, a handful of new changes came into effect. Student Work Hours From 3 November, eligible students can work for 25 hours per week. This is a change from the previous 20 hours per week limit.