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Jul 03 2025

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Immigration levy could hit international student numbers, say universities

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Universities say a proposal that could make them pay a levy to Immigration New Zealand might harm international student numbers.

Jun 30 2025

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New Zealand visa: India added to elite list, qualification hurdle for migrants and students scrapped

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Applicants from newly included LQEA countries can now directly enter New Zealand’s Skilled Migrant Category, Green List roles, and Accredited Employer Work Visa schemes — pathways that often lead …

Jun 30 2025

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Christchurch Employer Sentenced For Immigration Offences

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Christchurch-based employer, Ava Young has been sentenced to four-months home detention after pleading guilty to two charges of providing false or misleading information to Immigration New Zealand and …

Jun 29 2025

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New Zealand golden visa: 189 foreign investors apply in just 3 months

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New Zealand’s revamped golden visa scheme draws 189 investor applications in just 10 weeks, with most interest from the US, Hong Kong, China and Germany …

Jun 28 2025

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New Zealand removes a key requirement for Indian visa applicants

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New Zealand is streamlining immigration for skilled migrants and international students by expanding its List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (LQEA). Effective June 23, 2025, the updated list …

Jun 28 2025

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Haka and flag-burning: Why New Zealand is seeing anti-immigration protests

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An anti-immigrant protest led by radical religious leader Brian Tamaki in New Zealand saw flags of several religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism, being burnt. Performing the haka, protesters …

Jun 27 2025

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U.S. millionaires flee to New Zealand: The secret visa that opens the gates to paradise

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High net worth individuals are being encouraged to the country with a ‘golden visa’ offer that was relaxed earlier this year.

Jun 27 2025

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New Zealand’s ‘Golden Visa’ Scheme Lures US Investors

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” (There has been) a flood of formal interest in the new ‘golden’ visa,” Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said. “New applications under the scheme represent a potential NZ$845 million ($503...

Jun 26 2025

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NZ’s ‘Golden Visa’ Attracts $845M in Investment as Global Interest Surges

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Investor migrants are clearly attracted to New Zealand’s growing reputation as a safe, pro-business, high-potential economy,” said Minister Willis.

Jun 26 2025

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Faster New Zealand visas for Indian students: Nation drops major degree requirements from June 2025

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The change came into effect on 23 June 2025 and is expected to speed up applications under key streams such as the Skilled Migrant Category, Green List roles and the...