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May 12 2026

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New Zealand to make citizenship test mandatory from 2027: What to know

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Online process likely to ask applicants questions about the country’s history, governance system and civic responsibilites …

May 04 2026

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Making Immigration Work For New Zealand

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ACT New Zealand. ACTs policy restores the basic bargain that New Zealand was built on. People are welcome here if they contribute, respect our democratic values, …

May 04 2026

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ACT’s plan to toughen immigration rules

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The ACT party is proposing a shakeup of immigration policy, with a six-point plan including deporting serious offenders no matter how long they have been in the country.

May 01 2026

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Immigration New Zealand visa rejection rate falls to post-Covid low

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Police warn they will take action against those who plan to join informal bike rides across Visa rejection rates fell to their lowest level since Covid-19 …

May 01 2026

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NZ visa rejection rates hit post-Covid low — where do Indian applications stand?

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Visa rejection rates in New Zealand have fallen to their lowest level since the Covid-19 pandemic, with Immigration New Zealand data indicating a steady easing in application refusals as travel...

Apr 29 2026

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Parent visa sponsors face higher income thresholds

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Immigration New Zealand is set to increase sponsorship income thresholds for parent visa applicants from Thursday, affecting both the Parent Category Resident Visa and the Parent Boost Visitor Visa.

Apr 28 2026

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Why more Americans are moving to New Zealand

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“[President Donald Trump] is 100 percent the reason we are immigrating,” one woman told Newsweek.

Apr 23 2026

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New Zealand to increase income thresholds for parent visa categories

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New Zealand will raise income and sponsorship requirements across several visa categories, including parent-related pathways, in a move aimed at tightening financial eligibility rules for family …

Apr 23 2026

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New Zealand golden visa draws $2.4 bn in first year: How it works explained

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From lower investment thresholds to relaxed rules, New Zealand’s AIP visa is drawing global wealth-here’s how it works and who is applying …

Apr 22 2026

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New Zealand’s investor visa draws nearly NZ$4 billion

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WELLINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) – New Zealand’s “golden visa” programme has drawn nearly NZ$4 billion ($2.4 billion) in committed and pipeline investment in its first year, the government said on...