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Travel disrupted by the Middle East situation
We have established a priority phone line (from Monday to Friday) for people to contact us about this specific situation. Call 0508 558 855 (toll free from NZ landlines) or +64 9 914 4100 and press option 2. Notice from Aotea for temporary visa holders in Iran this affected by these travel circumstances.

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26 March 2026

Exploitation is not a business model: Lower Hutt restaurant fined NZD $50,000

It began when 2 workers spoke up about serious mistreatment in their workplace. Those complaints have resulted in the six...

Media release Compliance Supporting migrant employees

20 March 2026

Web of deceit unspun: INZ welcomes identity fraud convictions

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) welcomes the sentencing of Wadon Taho Kareem Almajid and Hussein Peven Dapoori. Their con...

Media release

17 March 2026

Immigration New Zealand provides clearer visa processing time information

A new processing times tool is now available.

Announcement Using NZ online systems

17 March 2026

The 2026 Pacific Access Category and Samoan Quota ballots open on 1 April 2026

Registrations will open for the 2026 Samoan Quota and the Pacific Access Category on 1 April 2026 at 08:00 New Zealand ti...

Announcement Residence Visa holders and applicants

17 March 2026

Border Patrol: 19 seasons of protecting New Zealand's border

For its 19th season, Border Patrol is taking viewers behind the scenes of one of New Zealand's most complex and high sta...

Stories

17 March 2026

Changes to the Immigration Act introduced

Amendments to the Immigration Act 2009 announced.

Announcement

13 March 2026

Seasonal work, lasting impact: The Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) story at Clyde Orchards

Clyde Orchards in Central Otago is one of more than 190 employers around New Zealand who employ workers through the Reco...

Media release Working holiday

11 March 2026

Visitor visa fees temporarily reduced for Pacific nationals

We are temporarily reducing visitor visa fees for eligible Pacific nationals to support travel and strengthen New Zealan...

Announcement Immigration rules and processes

11 March 2026

New and updated post-study work visa options

We are introducing a new Short Term Graduate Work Visa and extending Post Study Work Visa eligibility to better align gr...

Announcement Immigration rules and processes Study to work

4 March 2026

Further changes to the Skilled Migrant Category to come into effect in August 2025

Immigration New Zealand is announcing further detail on changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) ahead of these cha...

Announcement Media Policy, law and strategy

4 March 2026

Beyond the season: How RSE employers are voluntarily supporting Pacific workers and their lives back home

Every year, thousands of Pacific workers travel to New Zealand under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme. They...

Stories Supporting migrant employees Work

4 March 2026

Immigration New Zealand's response to the situation in Iran

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) understands this is a distressing and uncertain time for many people affected by the situa...

Common topic Embassies and consulates Immigration rules and processes
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