Government Introduces New Strategy to Boost International Education

On Monday, 14 July 2025, the New Zealand Government officially launched the International Education: Going for Growth Plan—a bold initiative focused on: This change applies to: All new student visas approved on or after 3 November 2025 Existing applications submitted earlier but approved after this date

INZ Announces New Wage Thresholds for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced revised wage thresholds for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), effective from 18 August 2025. These updates are based on the June 2024 median wage of $33.56 per hour and reflect INZ’s ongoing commitment to a fair, consistent, and adaptive immigration system.

Government Introduces Amendment Bill to Reinforce Immigration System

The New Zealand Government is taking proactive steps to strengthen the fiscal sustainability and integrity of the immigration system, marked by the successful first reading of the Immigration (Fiscal Sustainability and System Integrity) Amendment Bill.

Police certificate changes to speed up AEWV processing- By immigration New Zealand

To help us make faster decisions for customers, we will no longer issue requests for information for police certificates missing from Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applications. Applications with complete and valid police certificates will save your clients’ time and money, give them and their employers certainty sooner, and help us make more timely decisions […]