Children who are currently on a Visitor visa while the resident visa application is in process are now able to work part / full-time
From 1st October 2024, Children who are currently on a Visitor visa while the resident visa application is in process are now able to work part/full time. To be eligible, the child must: already have or be eligible to apply for a Child of a Worker Visitor Visa, or ...
As of the 1st October, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will be increasing their visa fees.
While it's clear that these changes are coming, I want to take a moment to emphasise the importance of acting promptly. If you have any upcoming visa processing needs, please make sure you contact us NOW, before the fee hike takes effect. Being proactive will save you ...
CHANGES TO PARTNERS OF AEWV HOLDERS
June 28, 2024
Understanding Recent Changes for Partners of Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders
At The Regions, we strive to keep our community informed about important immigration updates that may impact you and your loved ones. On June 26, 2024, the New Zealand government announced significant changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme. These modifica...
VISITORS VISA'S PLEASE BE CAREFUL
May 21, 2024
As the borders have reopened, there has been an influx of visitors arriving in New Zealand on visitor visasWhile it is wonderful to see so many people exploring the beauty of New Zealand, there is a critical need to understand the significance of adhering to the terms of vis...
IMMIGRATION POLICY UPDATE
April 9, 2024
Navigating the New Immigration Landscape:
Insights for the Dairy Sector
In the dynamic realm of immigration policies, recent changes announced by INZ (Immigration New Zealand) have left many in the dairy sector seeking clarity. As calls flood in, requesting insights into the implications of these adjustments, we here at The Region's Immigration ...
Confused about recent median wage changes in New Zealand?
March 22, 2024
Here's what you need to know:From 28 February 2024, the New Zealand median wage increased to $31.61.This increase does NOT apply to Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV) and AEWV-linked visas such as the Partner of a Worker work visa.Therefore, employees can be paid at $29.6...
Protect Yourself From Scammers
November 13, 2023
Scam phone calls claiming to be from Immigration New Zealand
We have received several reports from our candidates in recent weeks on receiving phone calls or text messages from fraudulent sources claiming to be calling from Immigration New Zealand.These callers tell the person that there has been a problem with their visa conditions o...
Work Visa Rules Changing – AGAIN!
September 26, 2023
Work Visa Changes: What You Need to Know
There are some significant policy changes on the horizon for the New Zealand Work Visa, and we want to make sure you're well-informed.As a recruitment company specialising in the agriculture industry, we understand the importance of staying ahead of these changes to ensure t...
Celebrating 5 years… and we’re just getting started
September 27, 2022
Support, Adapt, Grow – and grow we have. September marks five years since The Regions Immigration Law and Recruitment was founded for the betterment of New Zealand. And 10 years since The Regions’ Founder and Managing Director, Ben De’Ath began serving NZ’s dairy sec...
Dairy NZ Timeline
September 29, 2021
This timeline outlines Dairy NZ’s participation as lead implementation agency for Dairy Sector Border Class Exemption
The Dairy Industry’s border quota is not going well, and Dairy NZ have suggested the solution is that farms pay $38 per hour to junior staff, while Dair...
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