A More Supportive New Zealand for International Students
On 14 July 2025, New Zealand’s government launched its ambitious International Education: Going for Growth Plan, setting bold targets and reforms that centre on you – the international student. Clear Growth Goals The Government aims to double the international education sector’s economic impact, growing from NZ$3.6 b (2024) to NZ$7.2 b by 2034, with student numbers rising from 83,700 today […]
New Zealand Border Reopening & What It Means To You
The New Zealand government revealed its plan to reopen the country's borders on 3 February. The plan established a five-step approach for reopening borders starting on February 28, 2022, with the
New Zealand 2022 Border Reopening | Our Team Answers Your Questions
Nearly 20 months after New Zealand closed its borders to non-residents, we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. On Wednesday, New Zealand COVID-19 Response Minister
1,000 More International Students Will Return to New Zealand
The New Zealand government has approved a further extension of the border class exception for 1,000 international students, which will allow more students and their families to return from the
New Zealand One-off 2021 Resident Visa
On 30 September 2021, the Government announced a new one-off residence visa pathway for some temporary work visa holders currently in New Zealand. Some people arriving in New Zealand between
Current Border Situation in NZ & Our Predictions for 2021
Update (14 January 2021): “The Government has approved an exception class for 1000 international tertiary students, degree level and above, who began their study in New Zealand but were caught
Border exceptions for a small number of international students
[From Minister of Education Hon Chris Hipkins: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/border-exceptions-small-number-international-students-visas] The Government has established a new category that will allow 250 international PhD and postgraduate students to enter New Zealand and continue their
Attention – Essential Skills Work Visa – income requirements will change
We're sure you heard the good news that your visa has been extended if its original expiry date is in 2020. However, if you're earning at or around $25.50 per
Covid-19 INZ Update (four – 16 April)
Below is the latest update from Immigration New Zealand: Immigration New Zealand is focused on our urgent work under COVID-19 Alert Level 4 while also planning for the next phase.
Work Visa policy changes announced 17 September 2019
New Zealand government yesterday announced a few Work Visa policy changes. Our immigration team has put together a simplified summary of these changes as below. Please note that it is always