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...
CHANGES TO PARTNERS OF AEWV HOLDERS
June 28, 2024
Understanding Recent Changes for Partners of Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders
At The Regions, we strive to keep our community informed about important immigration updates that may impact you and your loved ones. On June 26, 2024, the New Zealand government announced significant changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme. These modifica...
VISITORS VISA'S PLEASE BE CAREFUL
May 21, 2024
As the borders have reopened, there has been an influx of visitors arriving in New Zealand on visitor visasWhile it is wonderful to see so many people exploring the beauty of New Zealand, there is a critical need to understand the significance of adhering to the terms of vis...
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...
Community 500 initiative heats up in Southland
September 6, 2019
Temperatures may be chilly in Southland, but there’s certainly warmth in the community where over 100 farmworkers have been placed in employment by The Regions.It’s hard work on a dairy farm. Just ask Milan Gole, a Nepali farm assistant who began working on a Southland d...
