by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Oct 14, 2026 | Blog |
In November 2025 I travelled to Melbourne, Australia, subsequently writing a blog article here with some of my thoughts, relating to how I found it in Melbourne, bearing in mind an ongoing message we hear a lot in New Zealand, that the ‘grass is greener’...
by Simon Laurent, Lawyer | Sep 23, 2026 | Blog |
[The following is adapted from my Chairman’s article for the monthly e-News published by the NZ Association for Migration & Investment on 18 September 2026.] In my brief opening address to the NZAMI Annual Conference on 11 September, I described it as an...
by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Sep 9, 2026 | Blog |
From 3 August 2026, INZ removed hepatitis B and hepatitis C from the high-cost health conditions list used when assessing whether resident visa applicants meet New Zealand’s acceptable standard of health requirements. This is an important change for people with...
by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Aug 26, 2026 | Blog |
‘Human rights’ are words sometimes loosely referred to in the context of different types of decision making which can affect a person. Often the phrase is inaccurately applied, or there is a misunderstanding as to what it means. I will discuss the topic a...
by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Jul 30, 2026 | Blog |
From initial consultation to residence approval: why preparation matters? Applying under New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa is more than meeting an investment threshold. It requires careful planning, thorough documentation, and a clear understanding...
by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Jul 15, 2026 | Blog |
Residence usually needs to be achieved within a reasonable time period Policy settings make it important that a Visa applicant achieves the grant of a Residence Visa within a reasonable time period. This is because Temporary Visas usually do not continue forever. An...
