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5 Mar 2026
Beyond the season: How RSE employers are voluntarily supporting Pacific workers and their lives back home
Every year, thousands of Pacific workers travel to New Zealand under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme. They arrive to pick crops, tend vines, pack produce and support one of the country’s… -
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5 Mar 2026
Further changes to the Skilled Migrant Category to come into effect in August 2026
Immigration New Zealand is announcing further detail on changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) ahead of these changes taking effect from late August 2026. -
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2 Mar 2026
Middle East: advice for temporary visa holders in New Zealand affected by travel disruptions
The ongoing situation in the Middle East continues to disrupt international travel, including flight cancellations and delays through key transit hubs. -
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Visitor Visa
People travelling on a passport from some countries must apply for a Visitor Visa to visit New Zealand. You can stay for up to either 6 months or 9 months. You cannot work, but you can study for up to… -
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
Some people can use an NZeTA to travel to New Zealand without applying for a visa first. This depends on your passport, how you are travelling and if you are visiting or only transiting. -
Business Visitor Visa
Apply for this visa if you want to visit New Zealand for business reasons. You must have enough money to live on while you are here or have the financial support of your employer. -
Transit Visa
If you are passing through Auckland International Airport you must have a Transit Visa unless you already have a valid visa, are from a visa waiver country or transit visa waiver country, or are trave…
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