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Is the end of lockdown in sight?

Is the end of lockdown in sight?

This is a very challenging time for business with some facing uncertainty whether they can reopen; confronted by having to shed staff numbers.
New Zealand now in historic lock down

New Zealand now in historic lock down

This is day one of our nation closing for the next 4 weeks (or longer). All Kiwis and visitors must stay at home and only go out for food shopping...
Temporary border closure - useful information

Temporary border closure - useful information

New Zealand closed the border to most travellers at 23.59 on Thursday, 19 March 2020. Who can still enter New Zealand? The following people can still travel...
Governments latest response to COVID–19

Governments latest response to COVID–19

By the time you read this the New Zealand government’s new border restrictions have taken effect. From 1am Monday, 16 March 2020 everyone arriving in NZ...
Free seminars

Free seminars

Malcolm Pacific Immigration are hosting free seminars with information on the upcoming work visa rule changes and insights to the ever changing immigration.
Essential Skills Visa processing to take longer

Essential Skills Visa processing to take longer

Following the coronavirus outbreak in China Immigration NZ closed their office in Beijing until further notice. This has limited the number of Immigration.
Changes to Skilled residency visa queue

Changes to Skilled residency visa queue

Immigration NZ just announced this week changes to the ranking for processing residence applications from skilled workers.
Skilled residency visa queue keeps growing

Skilled residency visa queue keeps growing

The oldest residence application was lodged in December 2018 and it has not been looked at by an Immigration Officer.
Skilled migrant and essential skills wage changes

Skilled migrant and essential skills wage changes

Are you ready for the new wage rates that apply from February 24? Not only will you have to alter your payroll, but that will flow through to your reporting.
Sending staff overseas?

Sending staff overseas?

Staff travelling to work in an overseas branch or on business will in many cases require a visa before they leave New Zealand.
Employer Seminars near you

Employer Seminars near you

Malcolm Pacific Immigration is hosting free seminars about work visa changes coming this year and in 2021. These seminars are aimed at employers.

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