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New Zealand immigration updates covering Skilled Migrant Category, Accredited Employer Work Visa, student pathways, and residence applications. Includes INZ processing times and policy changes.
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 weeks; new visas will include this automatically, while existing 20-hour…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Over 60 Air New Zealand Flights Disrupted by Heavy Rain and Low Visibility
Severe weather on August 12, 2025 disrupted over sixty Air New Zealand flights across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.…
Gisborne Airport Flight Disruptions Due to Air New Zealand Aircraft Repairs
Flight disruptions at Gisborne Airport continue due to Air New Zealand grounding planes for engine repairs amid severe…