The New Zealand Residence Programme for the coming year has been set in a slightly lower band to take account of the continuing strong economy. read more...
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Amendments to reference 80 Concession
With effect from 06 June 2008, changes will be introduced to the Tariff, Part II, reference 80 concessions that cover the duty free entry of importers' used aircraft, motor vehicles, ships, small ships and household and other effects. read more...
New housing and migration research released
New research released June 5th, shows there is little evidence that new immigrants drive up local house prices, said Immigration Minister Clayton Cosgrove and Housing Minister Maryan Street. read more...
NZ ranks fourth in worldwide peace index
New Zealand is the fourth most peaceful country in the world, according to the Global Peace Index released by Britain's Economist Intelligence Unit. read more...
The Immigration Advisors Authority was officially launched by Immigration Minister Clayton Cosgrove on the 5th May, spelling out new rules for Immigration Advisors. read more...
More Migrants now Using Agents
It now seems a growing number of immigrants to New Zealand are using agents compared to .. read more...
Salary and wage rates increase by record amount
Wage and salary increases continue to put pressure on inflation, figures out today from Statistics New Zealand (SNZ) show. read more...
Housing update – 2008 looking good for buyers
The New Zealand property market became a buyers market in January 2008 with low sales and a sharp increase in days to sell figures. read more...
INZ changes to the Skilled Migrant Category effective 4th Feb 2008
Changes to the Skilled Migrant Category that were deferred in November 2007 will take effect from February 4th 2008. read more...
Application High Failure Rate
Industry feedback has indicated that an estimated 30% of all applicants who lodge their application online and directly with the immigration authorities get it wrong and fail read more...
New Zealand Pass Mark Watch - current points tested visa threshold
Applying under skill categories has always been the most popular visa class for permanent residency in New Zealand. read more...
Which Occupations are in Demand?
Applying under skill categories has always been the most popular visa class for permanent residency in New Zealand. read more...
