New Zealand Immigration Update – Effective 18 August 2025:
New Zealand is expanding its Green List by adding 10 new trade occupations to the Work to Residence visa pathway, creating faster routes to residency for skilled tradespeople. At the same time, the median wage threshold for skilled residence visas will increase to $33.56/hour, aligning with updated labour market data. These immigration changes aim to attract and retain qualified workers in high-demand trade sectors.