How much should I be paid?

by David Murray | Mar 29, 2021 | Coronavirus, immigration, immigration issues

29 March 2021 I’m a work visa holder, how much should I be paid? With talk of the Minimum wage increasing on 01 April 2021 – it can be somewhat confusing as to what you should be paid if you are a work visa holder.  Minimum Wage The minimum wage is the...

Fetch and Fly: What can be done?

by David Murray | Mar 15, 2021 | Coronavirus, immigration, immigration issues

  15 March 2021 Fetch and Fly: What can be done?   During the current Coronavirus Pandemic the borders of New Zealand are closed and very few exceptions are made to allow people to come in. In the past we have discussed how partners are being allowed into NZ. A recent...

Newsflash – Visitor Visas extended for two months

by David Murray | Feb 19, 2021 | Coronavirus, immigration, immigration issues

  19 February 2021 Newsflash – Visitor Visas extended for two months   The Minister for Immigration Kris Faafoi announced today, 19 February 2021 that holders of Visitor visas due to expire on or before 31 March 2021 will be automatically extended by a further two...

Leaving New Zealand?  Think Again

by David Murray | Feb 11, 2021 | Coronavirus, immigration, immigration issues, opinion, Studying in NZ

    11 February 2021 Leaving New Zealand?  Think Again   The story of Greens MP Ricardo Menéndez March in the news this week highlights the difficulties faced by people who have to travel.   Those unfamiliar with the story, the reported facts are that Mr Menéndez...

From the mailbag – Covid-19 – What is this new condition on my visa?

by David Murray | Jan 12, 2021 | Coronavirus, immigration, immigration issues, NZ Residency, opinion

    12 January 2021   On 20 December  2020- every visa holder in New Zealand had the following condition placed on their visa whether it be a work, visitor or residence visa. This condition regards compliance with public health orders surrounding Covid-19.    The visa...