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Wage rate hike will hurt employers

Wage rate hike will hurt employers

Monday, 27 February the median wage used to calculate most work visa applications increases to NZD $29.66 per hour (or $61,692.80 per annum; based on a 40 hour
Visas processing delays

Visas processing delays

Backlogs have impacted large numbers of people, including families reuniting, visitors, workers starting new jobs, and international students studying in 2023.
Tips for employers

Tips for employers

If you are recruiting migrant workers from overseas or want to retain the ones you have here are some useful tips.
Investor seminars – Singapore

Investor seminars – Singapore

Malcolm Pacific Immigration are part of a business delegation heading to Singapore in February on a mission to attract investment and investors to New Zealand.
Immigration in 2023

Immigration in 2023

Immigration priorities for this year will be reviewing the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) and reviewing the partnership policy.
Immigration in 2023

Immigration in 2023

Immigration priorities are: Completing the review of the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) and reviewing the partnership policy.
How to Prepare for a New Zealand Visa Application 2023

How to Prepare for a New Zealand Visa Application 2023

Before you start your 2023 NZ visa application, plan where to live, how to support yourself and get the documents needs to meet INZ requirements for your visa.
Immigration 2023: What is the Focus for the Government for This Year?

Immigration 2023: What is the Focus for the Government for This Year?

The NZ Government’s focus of Immigration 2023 is strengthening New Zealand’s economy and attracting skilled workers. Read the upcoming NZ visa changes.
A Guide to Living in NZ for Parents Applying for the Parent Residency Visa

A Guide to Living in NZ for Parents Applying for the Parent Residency Visa

The Parent Residency Visa in New Zealand has now reopened. Learn more about visa changes, new sponsorship rules and what life is like for parents living in NZ.
How Is the Government Addressing the Labour Shortages?

How Is the Government Addressing the Labour Shortages?

New Zealand's labour shortage isn't a new issue, it has worsened across the country due to the impact of Covid-19. What is the Government doing to address it?
Migrant Visa Holders: How to Bring Your Parents To NZ

Migrant Visa Holders: How to Bring Your Parents To NZ

Migrant NZ visa holders can bring their parents to New Zealand on a temporary or permanent basis. Read about the different family options and how to qualify.
Visa changes for partners of working migrants deferred

Visa changes for partners of working migrants deferred

The government has deferred until April 2023 their decision to limit work rights for partners of work visa holders.

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