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Important Updates to the AEWV scheme and Median Wage

From March 2025, several changes will be introduced to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and the median wage framework. These adjustments, part of broader reforms announced in December 2024, aim to provide more flexibility and cater to the unique needs of businesses in various sectors and regions. Watch our webinar What are the key changes? Median Wage Requirement Removal Starting March 10, 2025, employers hiring through the AEWV or seasonal Specific Purpose Work Visas (SPWV) will no longer need …

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Looming teacher shortage calls for overseas teachers to move to New Zealand

A recent report from New Zealand’s Ministry of Education highlights a looming teacher shortage, with an estimated 1,250 teachers needed by 2025. INZ is already taking steps to encourage overseas teachers to move to New Zealand The shortage is especially prominent in primary and secondary education, with regions like Northland and Bay of Plenty facing the greatest gaps. One of the key strategies to address this issue is the recruitment of overseas teachers. New Zealand is actively seeking qualified international …

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New Zealand Working holiday visa Quota opening dates for 2025

Did you know? A number of countries have a bilateral agreement with certain New Zealand to allow young workers/travellers aged 30 and below (up to 35 for some countries) to visit and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months! Certain countries/schemes have a quota and opening dates for each scheme and the number of available places for the year 2025 are listed below. Applications will be accepted until the designated quota is filled once each scheme becomes available. …

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New visa rules for “digital Nomads” in New Zealand

The New Zealand Minister for Economic Growth Nicola Willis has announced a change aimed at allowing visitors to work while in New Zealand under certain conditions.  The visa policy change for “digital nomads” will allow all overseas visitors, including tourists on NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) and people visiting family, to work in New Zealand for up to nine months without breaching their visa conditions. Check your eligibility What is allowed under the digital nomad visa rules? Only remote …

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2024 Opening dates for capped working holiday visa schemes

Capped Working Holiday visa schemes New Zealand has bilateral agreements with a number of countries to allow young travellers to come and experience New Zealand while working. Most of these schemes allow for a 12 months visa but a handful allow for a longer stay (up to 3 years). What you can do on a Working Holiday Visa In most cases you may travel around New Zealand and work for up to 12 months, and study for up to 6 …

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Christmas in New Zealand

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Christmas in summer can be an unusual phenomenon to get used to. However, Christmas at the warmest time of year brings us some awesome traditions you cannot get anywhere else at the world. Check out our team’s top picks for a summer Christmas: Summer at the beach It goes without saying that the best place to spend Christmas is at the beach. Nothing beats a picnic lunch, sand and some beach games to …

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Auckland best city in the world to live in, a recent study finds

Auckland has been named the most liveable city in the world in 2021 by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). As the global pandemic continues to affect the quality of life globally, New Zealand is thriving. More on CNBZ Over 1 year into the COVID-19 pandemic, its repercussions are still very much felt throughout the world. Yet, New Zealand’s response to the pandemic, by imposing severe restrictions on the country’s borders, has allowed life to go on as normal within the …

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Pavlova recipe

A simple recipe for this Kiwi favourite! INGREDIENTS 6 egg whites 1 pinch of salt 2 cups caster sugar 1½ tsp vinegar 1½ tsp vanilla essence 1½ tsp cornflour whipped cream and fresh fruit for toppings RECIPE ​1. Preheat oven to 150˚C. Line a baking tray with baking paper and draw a 20cm circle on the baking paper. This will be the shape of your creation. 2. Beat the egg whites (electric mixer recommended!) with the salt until stiff, then …

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Christmas Closing Dates 2020

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! New Zealand Shores office will be closed from Tuesday 24th December and will reopen on Monday 6th January 2020. This corresponds to the period that Immigration New Zealand will be closed for its annual shutdown. We wish you all a safe holiday!

Leaf Secure South Africa

Introducing Leaf Secure – financial emigration services Leaf Secure is a South-Africa based company providing financial services to migrants worldwide. “Leaf Secure largely takes the hassle and the risk off moving your funds from South Africa.” Moving funds across country can be difficult. Particularly from places tax law is complex and changing, currency particularly volatile, and cybersecurity a real issue. In business for over 30 years, Leaf Secure helps customers control their currency transfers, resulting in savings and a hassle-free process. …

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