IMMIGRATION POLICY UPDATE
April 9, 2024
Navigating the New Immigration Landscape:
Insights for the Dairy Sector
In the dynamic realm of immigration policies, recent changes announced by INZ (Immigration New Zealand) have left many in the dairy sector seeking clarity. As calls flood in, requesting insights into the implications of these adjustments, we here at The Region's Immigration ...
Confused about recent median wage changes in New Zealand?
March 22, 2024
Here's what you need to know:From 28 February 2024, the New Zealand median wage increased to $31.61.This increase does NOT apply to Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV) and AEWV-linked visas such as the Partner of a Worker work visa.Therefore, employees can be paid at $29.6...
Work Visa Rules Changing – AGAIN!
September 26, 2023
Work Visa Changes: What You Need to Know
There are some significant policy changes on the horizon for the New Zealand Work Visa, and we want to make sure you're well-informed.As a recruitment company specialising in the agriculture industry, we understand the importance of staying ahead of these changes to ensure t...
Migrants swap NZ for certainty
September 29, 2021
Immigration Policies
June 10, 2021
Government’s approval of dairy sector support welcomed but planning for the future must continue.
The Government’s approval of 200 MIQ beds for dairy workers has been met with relief by immigration and recruitment company, The Regions, but managing director, Ben De’Ath...
Dairy Industry MIQ Bed petition
May 21, 2021
Dairy Industry MIQ Bed petition, seeks 50 beds for dairy farms 50km from the major centres, prior to calving 2021.
This petition is now closed - see the petition here....
Press release: Immigration expert commends Horticulture Industry help through working holiday scheme
October 7, 2020
Seeks comparable action for calving 2021 to help farmers with critical labour shortage
Working holiday visa holders without employer sponsorship can pick fruit with no new visa applications, under recently announced extensionQueenstown seminar on Thursday 8 October addressin...
Immigration within the Borders
September 15, 2020
Immigration expert to discuss the impact of immigration policy on New Zealand’s agricultural labour force.
Displaced work visa holders being offered a lifeline by agriculture sectorLong-term effect of closed borders on New Zealand’s rural communities needs to be dis...
Retaining your Staff
July 31, 2020
In such a time of uncertainty The Regions immigration and law discuss the great value of retaining staff.At The Regions, we work with farms, farm workers and their families for better employment opportunities.
Traditionally, we have looked overseas to fill these opportunitie...
Getting to the Front of the Queue
May 25, 2020
While the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic continues and change is apparent, one constant that remains virtually the same is our farming sector.
Commentators continue to speculate on the potential losses for New Zealand – farming, the agriculture sector and its communiti...
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