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New Zealand Resident Visa Statistics 2025/26: What the Latest INZ Data Tells Us

New INZ data shows a 93% resident visa approval rate for 2025/26, with 44,459 people granted NZ residence. See which pathways and countries lead the wa...

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Kiwi Fern Immigration Services Ltd July 15, 2026

Pathway Student Visa Gets More Flexible: What's Changing from 20 July 2026

NZ Pathway Student Visa changes from 20 July 2026: flexible conditions for Year 12 and 13 students, Levels 1 to 4 pathways, and 30 weeks of English stu...

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Kiwi Fern Immigration Services July 09, 2026

Business Investor Work Visa NZ: Full Guide, Recent Changes and Pathway to Residence

Business Investor Work Visa changes from 6 July 2026: franchises, gifted funds, buying through a company. Full eligibility and residence pathway guide....

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Kiwi Fern Immigration Services July 06, 2026

Student Visa Update: Apply Early for the Midyear Intake

INZ says student visa applications are up 20% in 2026, so processing is taking longer. Learn why, and how to apply at least 3 months early to avoid del...

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Kiwi Fern Immigration Services July 06, 2026

INZ Now Requires Police Certificates Upfront: What This Means for Your Student Visa Application

From 1 July 2026, INZ requires police certificates upfront with student and other temporary visa applications. Here is what changed and what to do.

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Kiwi Fern Immigration Services July 03, 2026

2026 Changes to the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa

Full breakdown of Immigration NZ 2026 Skilled Migrant Category changes: new pathways, points tables, and wage threshold rates, explained by Kiwi Fern.

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Vivek Iyer July 02, 2026

Work to Residence Visa: Wage Rate Changes August 2026

From 24 August 2026, NZ work to residence visa wage rate rules are changing. You'll only need to meet the rate from when you started work. Here's what...

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Vivek Iyer June 23, 2026

NZ Immigration August 2026: Final Details on the SMC and Work to Residence Changes

Immigration NZ has confirmed final changes to the SMC and Work to Residence visa, effective 24 August 2026. Here's every update you need to know.

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Vivek Iyer June 23, 2026

NZ Immigration Update 1 June 2026: AEWV English Extended and Active Investor Plus Philanthropy

From 1 June 2026 AEWV English rules cover ANZSCO skill level 3, and Active Investor Plus Growth allows up to 20 percent philanthropy. Here is what to d...

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Vivek Iyer May 27, 2026

Green List Jobs in New Zealand 2026: Every Tier 1 and Tier 2 Occupation

Complete 2026 Green List occupation guide. Every Tier 1 (Straight to Residence) and Tier 2 (Work to Residence) role with qualifications, pay rules, and...

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Vivek Iyer May 11, 2026

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