by Harini | Feb 26, 2019 | Blog post
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) has declared a 6-week seasonal labour shortage across Hawke’s Bay, which will run from 25 February to 5 April 2019. MSD made the declaration following discussions with leaders from the pipfruit industry and the Ministry of...
by Harini | Dec 10, 2018 | Blog post, Full Articles
Changes to employment law were made last week with the passing of a new bill, the Employment Relations Amendment Bill 2018, expected to come into effect some time this week. The Act restores protections for employees that were in effect before 2015, and strengthens...
by Harini | Nov 20, 2018 | Blog post
The new post-study visa rules come into effect on 26 November 2018 and many current holders of student and post-study visas are still wondering how it will affect them. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions, as notified by Immigration New Zealand: Who...
by Harini | Nov 15, 2018 | Blog post
On 8 August 2018, the government announced changes to the Post-study work visa policy to ensure that post-study pathways for international students are fit for purpose and provide the skills and qualifications New Zealand needs. These changes will come into effect on...
by Harini | Nov 9, 2018 | Blog post
From 26th November 2018 the salary level required to meet the ‘skill’ thresholds for Essential Skills Visas and Skilled Migrant Category are increasing. The new thresholds are based on the New Zealand median salary and wage rate of $25 per hour (up 2.9%...
