by Simon Laurent, Lawyer | Feb 25, 2026 | Blog |
In any application for a NZ Resident Visa, everyone has to follow the rules. The visa applicant has to do it. So do visa officers. They are not allowed to make exceptions outside of Government Residence Instructions. While this creates obstacles to getting an... 
by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Feb 11, 2026 | Blog |
I recently travelled by car to New Plymouth, in part to spend some time with a family member but also in part to see and enjoy some of what New Zealand has to offer by road. I very much enjoyed the trip. In my recent blog about my trip to Melbourne, Australia, I... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Jan 28, 2026 | Blog |
Immigration decisions have life-changing consequences. They determine whether families can live together, whether children are born with both parents present, and whether people can lawfully visit loved ones in New Zealand. For offshore visa applicants, however, these... 
by Simon Laurent, Lawyer | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog |
We have been covering the popularity of the NZ Active Investor Resident Visa (AIP) for the last few months. In November I also highlighted the Business Investor Visa (BIV) and the Start Up Visa (SUV). Not sure whether the SUV will see the light of day now –... 
by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Dec 17, 2025 | Blog |
I have observed a theme in media (alluded to in some earlier blog posts I have prepared), both mainstream New Zealand media and other outlets, including international sources and several fairly sophisticated videos at www.youtube.com I keep receiving as... 
by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Dec 3, 2025 | Blog |
As 2025 comes to a close, I wanted to celebrate some of the complex immigration cases that were successfully resolved this year. These wins highlight a simple truth: expert guidance can turn a difficult case into a positive outcome especially when the rules aren’t on...