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New Zealand Immigration Insights
Plain-English analysis and updates on New Zealand immigration policy, visa pathways and compliance, from a licensed immigration adviser.
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National Occupation List: What Changed on 3 November 2025 and 9 March 2026
Immigration New Zealand is recognising more National Occupation List (NOL) occupations for the Accredited Employer Work Visa, and the immigration median wage rose to NZD $35.00 from 9 March 2026. A plain-English summary.
22 June 20265 min read
Skilled Migrant Category
Skilled Migrant Category: What Changes on 24 August 2026
Immigration New Zealand is changing the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa from 24 August 2026 — two new pathways, points updates and new wage-threshold rules. A plain-English summary.
21 June 20267 min read
Median wage
New Zealand's Median Wage and What It Means for Work & Residence Visas
The 2025 New Zealand median wage is NZD $35.00 per hour. Here's how that figure flows through AEWV, Skilled Migrant Category income points and parent-sponsor income requirements.
18 June 20266 min read