New Incentives Offered for Migration to the Regions
By David Fisher, New Zealand Shores, Law and Policy Adviser On 26 July this year the Government made an announcement that changes would be made to Immigration policy incentivising migration into New Zealand’s regions. The new measures are to take effect from 1 November and include: Boosting the bonus points for Skilled Migrants applying for residence with a job offer outside Auckland from 10 to 30 points. Doubling the points for entrepreneurs planning to set up businesses in …