Changes to the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa are coming on the 24th August 2026
On the 24th August 2026, the points system for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa (SMC) will be changing, and two new pathways (a skilled work experience pathway and a trades and technicians pathway) will be introduced. Changes to the wage threshold rules will also make it easier for migrants to meet SMC criteria. Changes […]
Investing Your Way to Residence: Inside New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa
New Zealand is once again competing for global investment capital – and the revamped Active Investor Plus Visa is already delivering results. With nearly $4 billion invested or committed in its first year, the new regime is attracting significant attention from high net worth migrants looking for a pathway to residence while investing in New […]
Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026: What Employers Need to Know
The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 brings major changes for employers, from a new independent contractor test to limits on personal grievance claims and the repeal of the 30-day rule. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant and manage risk.
Changes to the Privacy Act 2020 – Indirect Collection
From 1 May, the Privacy Act will include new requirements for personal information collected indirectly (i.e., from any source other than the person themselves).