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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Christmas Closing Dates 2023-2024

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! New Zealand Shores offices will be closed from Friday 22nd December and will reopen on Monday 8th January 2024.Only urgent emails and visa approvals will be addressed over the break, via [email protected]. Immigration New Zealand branches will generally close from 24 December and reopen on 3rd January. We wish you all a safe holiday!

Accredited Employer Work visa extensions

AEWV extension process announced For Accredited Employer Work Visa applications submitted from 27 November, the maximum duration of the approved visa increases from 3 to 5 years. Accredited Employers may support existing employees on shorter AEWV to apply for their visa balance. AEWV holders’ partners and dependent children may apply for an extension of their temporary visas, in line with the AEWV holder. Key information Do extensions cost anything? The usual government application fees apply. New Zealand Shores offers preferential …

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Study in New Zealand – Showcasing Massey University

Unlock Your Academic Journey New Zealand Shores Partners with Massey University for an informative 1-Hour webinar. Delve into a variety of study options and gain insight into exciting placement opportunities. WATCH ON YOUTUBE Note: Information reflects the current landscape but is subject to change, stay posted. Contact us today to discuss your study plans in Wellington New Zealand! CONTACT ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT Webinar contents 02:10 Studying in New Zealand 05:10 Massey campuses 10:10 NZ Economic Outlook 12:33 Green list Careers 13:20 …

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Study in New Zealand – Showcasing Victoria University of Wellington

Your Academic Pathway Unveiled: Join New Zealand Shores and Victoria University of Wellington for an exclusive 1-Hour Webinar. Explore Study Options and Placement Opportunities—Straightforward and Up-to-Date Information for Your Next Steps. WATCH ON YOUTUBE Note: The information presented is accurate at the time it was recorded and is subject to change. Contact us today to discuss your study plans in Wellington New Zealand! CONTACT ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT Webinar contents 3:34 Wellington at a glance 7:50 Victoria University 8:14 Rankings 11:40 Campuses …

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Study in New Zealand – Showcasing the University of Waikato

Embark on Your Academic Adventure: Join New Zealand Shores and the University of Waikato for an exclusive Webinar! Discover a world of study options and exciting placement opportunities in Just 1 Hour. WATCH ON YOUTUBE Note: The information presented is accurate at the time it was recorded and is subject to change. Contact us today to discuss your study plans in New Zealand! CONTACT ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT Webinar contents: 2:50 University of Waikato rankings 3:45 Waikato Business School 4:25 Key Bachelor …

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New Government’s pledge for Immigration

Kia ora! The new National Government elected last week has campaigned on making positive changes to the economy by “attracting top talent” from offshore, “reviving international education, and supporting startups”. We can therefore expect this Government and new Prime Minister Chris Luxon to roll up their sleeves and implement changes that will facilitate recruitment of offshore talents. “Attracting the best and brightest to New Zealand, whatever their field, has real potential for innovation and growth across the economy” MP Erica …

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Increase in median wage early 2024

Median wage increase Immigration periodically reviews the salary thresholds that are used for certain visa categories, based on Statistics New Zealand’s data, updated yearly. After initially deciding to increase the median wage used in the calculation of salary threshold for visa applications, the Government has decided to pause this increase for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). This means the median wage will remain at $29.66 per hour until further notice. What are current salary thresholds for AEWV? All current …

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New roles added to the Green List early 2024

0Background on Work to Residence visa categories Migrants working under certain occupations featuring on the Green List Work to Residence visa category can seek residence upon securing a job offer (Tier 1) or after working for 2 years in New Zealand (Tier 2). This list gets reviewed periodically as skills in critical shortage are being identified. More on Green list pathways 10 new roles added Seventeen roles are being added to the Green List from March 2024. These roles are …

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New Zealand’s Net Migration back near pre-Covid levels

New Zealand remains an extremely popular destination! New Zealand is still proving to be a popular migration destination with migration numbers reaching almost pre-covid levels in the 12 months since the border reopened. New Zealand has experienced a net migration of 86,600 people in the year June 2022 – June 2023 which is almost near the 2019-2020 record of 91,700 people. Citizens of India, the Philippines, China, South Africa and Fiji were the top five migration groups in this period. …

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