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Aug 29 2026

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New Zealand lists 5 groups of foreigners who qualify for free maternity care

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New Zealand Immigration announced eligibility criteria for publicly funded maternity care for pregnant women regardless of visa status. Read more on YEN.com.gh.

Aug 26 2026

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New Zealand eases skilled migrant rules, big relief for Punjabi workers in trades, construction

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Immigration New Zealand has released the final operational details of changes to the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa and related work-to-residence visas, with the new rules taking effect from …

Aug 22 2026

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New Zealand waives visa fees for 3 categories of foreigners

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New Zealand has waived visa fees for three categories of foreigners under its latest immigration update. Find out who qualifies for the fee waiver.

Aug 15 2026

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New Zealand announces ‘important’ visitor visa rules: Over 20 visas to be impacted — check details here

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According to the latest announcement, new applications for most visitor visas will be available exclusively through Immigration New Zealand’s (INZ) enhanced Immigration Online system.

Aug 14 2026

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New Zealand visitor visa rules change: Most applications to move online starting September; check dates, more details

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The move is part of INZ’s broader plan to shift visa services to a single digital platform and streamline the application process for both applicants and immigration officials …

Aug 11 2026

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New Zealand parent visa change: 90% queue, 10% ballot from October

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New Zealand will shift to a hybrid parent visa selection system from October, prioritising long-waiting applicants while retaining a ballot …

Aug 11 2026

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New Zealand announces parent resident visa changes, applicants to get priority under new system

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New Zealand has changed the Parent Resident Visa selection process, with around 90% of Expressions of Interest to be selected based on the date they entered the pool, while 10%...

Aug 10 2026

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New Zealand revamps parent resident visa: New hybrid system changes how families get selected from October

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Starting October 5, 2026, New Zealand will adopt a hybrid model for Parent Resident Visas, selecting 90% of applications by date and 10% through a ballot.

Aug 09 2026

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New Zealand changes parent visa rules from October 2026: 90% by queue, 10% via ballot system

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New Zealand will implement a hybrid selection system for its Parent Resident Visa category starting October 5, 2026. Approximately ninety percent of expressions of interest will be selected by date...

Aug 09 2026

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New Zealand work visas 2026: Full list of permits and requirements

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The New Zealand released a series of work visas that Nigerians and other immigrants can apply for to travel to the country and you can see the full list as...