Open Work Rights for Partners of Migrant Workers
October 24, 2024
Starting December 2, 2024, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is introducing significant changes to make open work rights available to more partners of migrant workers.
This initiative not only supports family unity but also addresses skill and labor shortages in key sectors across New Zealand.What Does This Mean for You?Open work rights allow partners of migrant workers to work for any employer, providing greater flexibility and opportunit...
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...
Calving phenomenon an experience of a lifetime for Jetlou Cezar
December 20, 2020
As most farms around New Zealand wind down after calving and AB we want to share this awesome story that took place this year.
When Jetlou Cezar came out from The Philippines to establish a career in New Zealand’s agriculture industry, he didn’t expect to wit...
Community 500 initiative heats up in Southland
September 6, 2019
Temperatures may be chilly in Southland, but there’s certainly warmth in the community where over 100 farmworkers have been placed in employment by The Regions.It’s hard work on a dairy farm. Just ask Milan Gole, a Nepali farm assistant who began working on a Southland d...
Recruitment news from The Regions
April 5, 2019
Here at The Regions we enjoy working with our clients to provide recruitment solutions for their farms, so we thought it was about time for a recruitment round up.
The first quarter of 2019 has set the scene for an exciting year ahead. February and March were extremely busy ...