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New Zealand Extends Student Work Hours to 25 per Week from Nov 3, 2025

From 3 November 2025, eligible international students in New Zealand can work up to 25 hours per week during teaching…

New Zealand launches Business Investor Visa with NZ$2M 12‑month fast‑track

New Zealand’s Business Investor Visa (BIV) opens November 2025 with NZ$1 million and NZ$2 million tracks; NZ$2 million grants residence…

Auckland Airport Reports Strong 2025 Financial Performance

FY25 results show Auckland Airport’s revenue above NZD 1.0 billion and international capacity recovering to 92% of 2019. Net profit…

New Zealand opens Parent Boost Visitor Visa applications on September 29, 2025

From September 29, 2025, the Parent Boost Visitor Visa allows parents and grandparents up to five years per grant (ten…

New Zealand Tourism Pushes to Raise WHV Age Limit to 50

Industry groups propose increasing the Working Holiday Visa age cap to 50 to draw longer‑staying, higher‑spending visitors and ease seasonal…

New Zealand shifts all international student visa applications to ADEPT online

Effective August 18, 2025, INZ requires all new international student visa applications be filed via ADEPT in Immigration Online. Applicants…

Two New Seasonal Visa Options Announced by Immigration New Zealand

New Zealand’s GWSV and PSV commence December 8, 2025, inside the AEWV system. GWSV permits up to three years with…

New Zealand mother and 6-year-old son detained by ICE after border re-entry

On July 24, 2025, Sarah Shaw and her 6‑year‑old son Isaac were detained by ICE at the US‑Canada border after…