Mapping Visas and Expiries
building a continuity dashboard If your migrant workforce is still being tracked with sticky notes, a whiteboard and a shared sense of panic, it is time for an upgrade. A continuity dashboard is simply a clear, living picture of who is on what visa, when those visas and accreditations expire, and what happens next. Done […]
Employer accreditation and AEWV
staying compliant and audit-ready If you hire migrants, employer accreditation is basically your licence to operate – and Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is checking who deserves to keep that licence. As at 30 September 2025, there are around 25,800 accredited employers and more than 82,000 AEWV holders. INZ aims to run post-accreditation checks on about […]
The 2025 – 26 NZ Immigration Landscape
what’s changed and why it matters If you employ migrants in 2025, it probably feels like the rules change every time you blink. Some of that is politics. Some of it is a genuine attempt to fix skills shortages and stamp out exploitation. Either way, the next 18 months create both risk and opportunity for […]
Why Immigration Continuity Matters
risk, opportunity & duty of care If your business relies on migrant staff, immigration settings in late 2025 can feel like building on shifting sand. Rules for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) are being overhauled, wage rules are changing, new occupation lists are coming in, and Kiwi workers are heading offshore in record numbers. […]
The Clock Is Ticking – AEWV Maximum Continuous Stay and What It Means for Your Workforce
If you employ migrant workers on Accredited Employer Work Visas, there’s a deadline approaching that could have a real impact on your business and many employers don’t see it coming until it’s too late. Immigration New Zealand has recently begun contacting AEWV holders to advise them they are approaching their maximum continuous stay (MCS). This […]