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Kiwi Immigration takes a behind-the-scenes look at the world of New Zealand Immigration law. Stay up to date with the recent changes.
New border exceptions
We are currently awaiting new border exceptions to come into play, 2022 promises to be...
Domestic tertiary student eligibility change
As part of the Government’s one-off 2021 Resident Visa dependent children of eligible migrants will...
New 2021 Resident Visa
On 30 September 2021, the Government announced a new one-off residence visa pathway for some...
Easier rules for work visa holders
Very good news for work visa holders were released today. From 19 July, Essential Skills...
Median wage increases to $27 per hour in July
INZ announced that from from 19 July 2021 Essential Skills visa applications will be assessed...
Travel from Greater Melbourne paused
Quarantine-free travel from Greater Melbourne to New Zealand has been paused. Visa applications and NZeTA requests can still...
Immigration Minister’s powers extended to May 2023
In 2020, the Government fast-tracked legislation to respond immigration issues arising from the COVID-19 outbreak....
Changes to work visas were announced by INZ
The new Accredited Employer Work Visa and associated accreditation standards will be introduced on 01...
New border exceptions for partners
INZ are relaxing certain restrictions on travel to New Zealand on 30 April 2021. Some...
New Zealand opens border with Australia
From 19 April 2021 quarantine-free travel will allow more movement between New Zealand and safe...