Open Work Rights for Partners of Migrant Workers
October 24, 2024
Starting December 2, 2024, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is introducing significant changes to make open work rights available to more partners of migrant workers.
This initiative not only supports family unity but also addresses skill and labor shortages in key sectors across New Zealand.What Does This Mean for You?Open work rights allow partners of migrant workers to work for any employer, providing greater flexibility and opportunit...
As of the 1st October, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will be increasing their visa fees.
While it's clear that these changes are coming, I want to take a moment to emphasise the importance of acting promptly. If you have any upcoming visa processing needs, please make sure you contact us NOW, before the fee hike takes effect. Being proactive will save you ...
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 ...
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...
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....
Immigration (covid-19 response) Amendment Bill
May 6, 2020
The Regions presents our submission in support of the proposed Immigration (covid-19 response) amendments.
Immigration (covid-19 response) Amendment Bill
6th May 2020By email: i.lees-galloway@ministers.govt.nz
To whom it may concern,
We are an Immigration & Recruitment ...
Successful stand against the stand down sees change to temporary work visas
September 18, 2019
Immigration New Zealand has announced changes to temporary work visas – a direct result of The Regions’ stand against the stand down petition.
Stand downs for workers on temporary work visas earning the NZ Median wage ($53,000 per annum) will not be required, under chang...
A sector in limbo: caught in a political waiting game
August 5, 2019
Like much of the agricultural sector, The Regions has patiently waited for more than half of 2019 to hear from Minister of Immigration, Iain Lees-Galloway, on his reformed immigration settings. The Regions managing director, Ben De’Ath, ponders the plight of policy reform....
We’re getting used to hearing about immigration in the news these days, but here at The Regions we don’t believe that’s a bad thing.
Creating awareness around immigration issues, and having the forum to discuss proposed changes to immigration processes and procedures i...
Taking a stand: How to make your submission
March 7, 2019
In response to our Stand Against the Stand Down petition last year, which was presented to Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway with more than 7,400 signatures on it, an open public and stakeholder consultation process against the proposed stand down policy was ...
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