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28 Jul 2026
From first arrivals to future stars: Young refugees inspired by Spurs
Recently arrived refugee children and young people at the Māngere Refugee Resettlement Centre swapped their usual routines for football boots and training drills, taking part in a special coaching ses… -
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28 Jul 2026
Changes announced to the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme
The Government has today announced a package of changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme following a review of how the scheme operates. -
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22 Jul 2026
Overview of parent visas and application numbers
New Zealand offers 2 visa options for parents of New Zealand citizens and residents: the Parent Resident Visa and the Parent Boost Visitor Visa. These visas enable families to spend time together in N… -
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Visitor Visa
People travelling on a passport from some countries must apply for a Visitor Visa to visit New Zealand. You can stay for up to either 6 months or 9 months. You cannot work, but you can study for up to… -
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
Some people can use an NZeTA to travel to New Zealand without applying for a visa first. This depends on your passport, how you are travelling and if you are visiting or only transiting. -
Business Visitor Visa
Apply for this visa if you want to visit New Zealand for business reasons. You must have enough money to live on while you are here or have the financial support of your employer. -
Transit Visa
If you are passing through Auckland International Airport you must have a Transit Visa unless you already have a valid visa, are from a visa waiver country or transit visa waiver country, or are trave…
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Study
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Work
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Live
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