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Why job checks are being declined, and how to avoid it

Why job checks are being declined, and how to avoid it

Job check rejections can be costly. Here's how to get it right to avoid delays.
Parent Boost Visa set to launch in September 2025

Parent Boost Visa set to launch in September 2025

Helping to reunite migrant families and opening the door for longer family stays in NZ
Good news for trades, and it's just the beginning

Good news for trades, and it's just the beginning

More trades are joining the Green List, opening new pathways to residence for skilled workers.
New visa's making an impact in 2025

New visa's making an impact in 2025

Fresh visa changes are attracting investors & backing migrants.
Work visa applicants stung by market rate wages

Work visa applicants stung by market rate wages

Do your homework before you hire. Pay rates under the AEWV are under closer scrutiny.
Game changer: Sports players score a visa win

Game changer: Sports players score a visa win

Visa rule changes give sports clubs and players more flexibility and certainty.
Don't lose good workers to visa limitations

Don't lose good workers to visa limitations

Supporting staff on their residence journey helps boost loyalty, stability, and long-term retention.
Want to employ a digital nomad? Read this first

Want to employ a digital nomad? Read this first

Visitor visa holders can now legally work remotely while enjoying a Kiwi holiday. Know what is allowed for you as an employer.
Work visa traps to watch out for

Work visa traps to watch out for

Despite faster processing times from Immigration NZ, common pitfalls still challenge employers and migrant workers.
Tips for employers

Tips for employers

Immigration is always changing, and this can leave you scrambling if something gets missed. Here are some key tips to keep on your business dashboard.
Is your business looking to raise capital?

Is your business looking to raise capital?

The government has made substantial changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa setting. These will become effective on 1 April. There will be greater opportunities for business to source investment from migrant investors, as the criteria for an acceptable immigration investment have widened considerably.
March changes to Accredited Employer Work Visas

March changes to Accredited Employer Work Visas

Several changes have been made to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) rules, effective from 10 March 2025. These are positive changes for employers and migrant workers to help grow a skilled workforce.

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