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We produce a quarterly newsletter featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
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Workers stuck overseas
There were around 10,000 work visa holders overseas when New Zealand closed the border in March. Most have not been able to get back to...
Sep 16, 20201 min read
Tips for employers
Not an accredited employer? In July 2021 accreditation becomes mandatory. Apply now. Keep good employee records (including time and...
Sep 16, 20201 min read
Visa queues
Visa applications are not being processed for anyone based overseas (expect more news on this soon). People in New Zealand who have...
Jul 31, 20202 min read
Border closure
While New Zealand has returned to life as normal the border remains closed to everyone other than New Zealand citizens or residents and a...
Jul 31, 20202 min read
Work Visa rules changed
The government made several changes recently that impact businesses who employ or intend to employ migrant workers. Essential Skills Work...
Jul 31, 20202 min read
Keeping your workforce up to date
The team at Malcolm Pacific Immigration can provide inhouse seminars or webinars on work visa changes and answers any burning immigration...
Jul 31, 20201 min read
Immigration law changes fast tracked
The Minister of Immigration introduced a Bill into Parliament this week which if passed will become law late next week. These law changes...
May 7, 20202 min read
Visa applications can still be lodged
Immigration NZ is not fully back to work but some Immigration Officers are working remotely. The only visa applications being processed...
May 7, 20201 min read
Labour market tests
Immigration NZ have made it clear they will be looking very closely at what efforts an employer has made to recruit locals before...
May 7, 20201 min read
Get the latest immigration news on social media
We are posting information videos, trends and news on our social media pages. If you want to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn or WeChat go...
May 7, 20201 min read
Is the end of lockdown in sight?
This is a very challenging time for business with some facing uncertainty whether they can reopen; confronted by having to shed staff...
Apr 15, 20203 min read
New Zealand now in historic lock down
This is day one of our nation closing for the next 4 weeks (or longer). All kiwis and visitors must stay at home and only go out for food...
Mar 26, 20203 min read
Temporary border closure - useful information
New Zealand closed the border to most travellers at 23.59 on Thursday, 19 March 2020. Who can still enter New Zealand? The following...
Mar 19, 20204 min read
Governments latest response to COVID–19
By the time you read this the New Zealand government’s new border restrictions have taken effect. From 1am Monday, 16 March 2020 everyone...
Mar 16, 20202 min read
Changes to Skilled residency visa queue
Immigration NZ just announced this week changes to the ranking for processing residence applications from skilled workers. Priority will...
Feb 26, 20201 min read
Essential Skills Work Visa processing to take longer
Following the coronavirus outbreak in China Immigration NZ closed their office in Beijing until further notice. This has limited the...
Feb 26, 20201 min read
Free seminars
Malcolm Pacific Immigration are hosting free seminars with information on the upcoming work visa rule changes and insights to the ever...
Feb 26, 20201 min read
Sending staff overseas?
Staff travelling to work in an overseas branch or on business will in many cases require a visa before they leave New Zealand. Dealing...
Feb 20, 20201 min read
Coronavirus closes NZ borders for many
Any foreign travellers who have been present in, or transited through, mainland China in the previous 14 days are being refused entry to...
Feb 20, 20201 min read
Skilled migrant and essential skills wage changes
Are you ready for the new wage rates that apply from February 24? Not only will you have to alter your payroll, but that will flow...
Feb 20, 20201 min read
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