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Mar 17 2026

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What are wage thresholds for New Zealand work visas and why they matter

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New Zealand has introduced new wage rules for foreign workers seeking jobs. Applicants must meet minimum pay levels for specific work visas. These thresholds are linked to the national median...

Mar 14 2026

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New Zealand expands post-study work options for international students

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Immigration New Zealand has announced plans to introduce a new Short Term Graduate Work Visa and expand eligibility for the Post Study Work Visa, aiming to better align international graduate...

Mar 12 2026

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Immigration New Zealand hunting ‘missing Indian performers’; 18 came for Holi event but only three left

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Immigration New Zealand is looking for Indian performers who entered the country to take part in a Holi event but did not leave, overstaying their visas, the NZ Herald reported....

Mar 11 2026

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Indian performers ‘go missing’ in NZ: Holi celebration performance that ended in a visa overstay manhunt

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Of the 15 remaining in New Zealand four hold valid visitor visas. The other visas expired on March 6, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) visa director Jock Gilray said.

Mar 11 2026

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Immigration New Zealand hunts missing Indian Holi performers after visas expire

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Immigration New Zealand is hunting for visa overstayers from an Indian Holi performance group who failed to leave the country. The Herald revealed last month that nearly a third of...

Mar 04 2026

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New Zealand redraws open work visa conditions

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Immigration New Zealand is set to update the conditions surrounding open work visas, clarifying self-employment and labour recruitment options.

Feb 27 2026

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New Zealand to Change Open Work Visa Rules from April 2026

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Immigration New Zealand to revise open work visa conditions from April 20, 2026, introducing two categories and tighter rules for working holiday makers to improve clarity and compliance.

Feb 27 2026

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New Zealand Adds 47 Jobs to Work Visa List

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Foreign workers planning to move to New Zealand should note a major update from Immigration New Zealand. From 9 March 2026, 47 additional occupations will …

Feb 26 2026

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New Zealand To Change Employment Rules For Open Work Visas From April 20

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The government of New Zealand has announced new employment conditions for holders of open work visas, with the changes set to take effect from April 20, 2026.

Feb 25 2026

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New Zealand to introduce changes to open work visa conditions from April 20

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New Zealand is set to update open work visa rules from April 20, 2026. Holders will face two new employment conditions. Some visas will permit any work, including self-employment. Others...