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Build Your New Zealand Future with Confidence: Get “Immigration Ready” with FRENZ!

By FRENZ Recruitment and Immigration | 03/11/2025| Immigration

Build Your New Zealand Future with Confidence: Get “Immigration Ready” with FRENZ! Ready to move forward in your NZ career but worried about visa eligibility and path for you...

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Major Changes to Skilled Migrant Category Effective August 2026

By FRENZ Recruitment and Immigration | 15/07/2026| Immigration Updates

Following the Government’s initial announcements in September 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has now released further details regarding the new Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) framework set to take effect on 24 August 2026.

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Work to Residence Wage Threshold Changes in August 2026

By FRENZ Recruitment and Immigration | 23/06/2026| Immigration Updates

Good News from INZ - from 24 August 2026 regarding the requirement for current Resident Visa median wage pay.

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INZ Expands AEWV English Language Requirements to Skill Level 3 Roles

By FRENZ Recruitment and Immigration | 25/05/2026| Immigration Updates

From June, the minimum English language requirement will extend to include ANZSCO and National Occupation List (NOL) Skill Level 3 roles.

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Immigration Median Wage Set to Increase from March 2026

By FRENZ Recruitment and Immigration | 25/02/2026| Immigration Updates

Immigration Median Wage Set to Increase from March 2026 With short notice and leading into New Season, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has just announced that from 9 March 2026, the...

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Two New Seasonal Visas to Support New Zealand’s Seasonal Labour Demands

By FRENZ Recruitment and Immigration | 08/12/2025| Immigration Updates

Two New Seasonal Visas to Support New Zealand’s Seasonal Labour Demands New Zealand is set to roll out two new seasonal visa options on December 8, 2025, under the...

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Immigration NZ Launches the Business Investor Visa

By FRENZ Recruitment and Immigration | 02/12/2025| Immigration Updates

Immigration NZ Launches the Business Investor Visa A major update for international investors: Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has officially opened applications for the Business Investor Work Visa (BIV) on November...

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FRENZ Immigration NZ Parent Boost and Visa Options

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INZ Introduces Parent Boost

By FRENZ Recruitment and Immigration | 30/09/2025| Immigration Updates

INZ Introduces Parent Boost! As we head into Christmas, there’s a gift for Kiwis & Residents wanting non-Kiwi parents (or grandparents) to join you in New Zealand and truly share...

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FRENZ Expands Immigration Expertise: Meet Shweta, Our New Immigration Lawyer

By FRENZ Recruitment and Immigration | 05/05/2026| General

Shweta joins FRENZ multinational team, bringing nearly two decades of immigration expertise. A New Zealand-qualified Barrister & Solicitor and former Immigration New Zealand Manager, Shweta provides FRENZ clients with unique...

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