Pacific visitor visa applications to stay online-only
22 February 2024 1 minute read Visitor Visa applications have been online-only for people applying from the Pacific Islands Forum…
RSE wage threshold to increase from 1 April 2024
RSE workers must be paid at the New Zealand minimum wage plus 10 percent. This means that from 1 April…
Minimum wage rising to $23.15 per hour from 1 April 2024
The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister has announced that the adult minimum wage will be rising to $23.15 per hour…
Buildhub Limited liquidation affecting migrant workers
We appreciate that this situation will be very difficult news for these employees. We are working closely with the employer,…
Student visa processing improvements
Immigration New Zealand has improved the process for deciding student visa applications by giving our staff more efficient assessment tools…
Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV) Short-Term Support Package nearing its end
The package was introduced to help eligible Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV) holders find accommodation and work in New…
Four more councils gain accreditation as Committed Welcoming Communities
Four more councils and their communities are now formally accredited as a ‘Committed Welcoming Community', which is stage 1 of…
ELE Limited receivership affecting migrant workers
We appreciate that this situation will be very difficult news for these employees. As at 31 January, we have identified…
Permanent Resident Visa applications are now online
You must apply for these visas online. Applying online reduces the need to supply physical copies of documents, such as…
2024 opening dates for capped Working Holiday Schemes confirmed
The following table outlines the date each scheme will open, as well as how many places are available in each…
