The Employment Court has decided a challenge to the Employment... read more
The Employment Court has decided a challenge to the Employment Relations Authority (Authority) decision Dilshaad Gill v Restaurant Brands Limited, which...
2021 Resident Visa
The Government has announced a streamlined residence pathway... read more
The Government has announced a streamlined residence pathway for temporary visa holders currently in New Zealand. It is expected that...
Immigration / October 22, 2021
Immigration: Travel To New Zealand For Australian Citizens And Residents
Immigration New Zealand has recently announced changes to its... read more
Immigration New Zealand has recently announced changes to its policy to simplify and streamline the process for Australian citizens and...
Immigration / August 25, 2021
Immigration: Accreditation Changes Delayed and Visas Extended
Following recent employer protests and strong pushback to visa... read more
Following recent employer protests and strong pushback to visa and accreditation changes, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced: it will...
Immigration / July 21, 2021
Last Chance For Migrant Workers – Median Wage Increase & Other Policy Updates
On 11 June 2021, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) updated its Immigration... read more
On 11 June 2021, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) updated its Immigration Operational Manual. Median Wage Increase to $27.00 per hour...
Immigration / June 18, 2021
Immigration New Zealand: Change to sleepover rate policy
From 24 May 2021, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will change the... read more
From 24 May 2021, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will change the hourly rate calculation for employees required to sleepover as...
Immigration / May 27, 2021
Immigration’s Broader Border Powers – COVID-19 Immigration Powers Extended
On 10 May 2021, the Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment... read more
On 10 May 2021, the Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Act 2021 was enacted, extending the Government’s temporary powers relating to...
Immigration / May 27, 2021
Compulsory Employer Accreditation and Work Visa Category Framework: Preparing Now
Preparing Now – Steps for Employers There is still uncertainty... read more
Preparing Now – Steps for Employers There is still uncertainty surrounding the finer details of the new Accredited Employer Work...
Immigration / April 24, 2021
Compulsory Employer Accreditation and Work Visa Category Framework: Employer Update
On 7 May 2021 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) released some additional... read more
On 7 May 2021 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) released some additional information about the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). ...
Immigration / April 14, 2021
Termination of Migrant Workers – Juggling Immigration and Employment Law Obligations
The recent Employment Relations Authority (ERA) decision Dilshaad... read more
The recent Employment Relations Authority (ERA) decision Dilshaad Gill v Restaurant Brands Limited provides some key learnings for employers supporting...
Immigration / March 24, 2021