The Select Committee has completed its deliberations on the Overseas Investment Act Amendment Bill (Bill) with the publishing of its report on 18 June. The report proposes a number of changes to the draft legislation in an attempt to address …
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What the new anti-money laundering requirements mean for our clients
From the 1 July 2018 all law firms will be required to obtain more information from clients. This is part of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009, also known as the AML/CFT Act.
The purpose of …
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immigration seminar: a pathway to residence (christchurch)
This free seminar is for Chinese visa holders who are working and/or studying in New Zealand.
Do you who want to learn more about your visa options and pathway to residence?
Immigration New Zealand recently announced its proposed changes to …
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seminar: employer accreditation – what you need to know
Managing HR and employment law issues is challenging enough, and when you throw in overseas workers there’s a whole new level of complexity.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from immigration law experts, Mark Williams and Rachael Mason, as they …
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Lawyers require more client information under new Anti Money Laundering laws
Changes to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML Act) come into force on 1 July 2017. The changes have been put in place to better protect New Zealand against criminal activity and enhance our international …
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May Newsletter
In this edition:
Breaching visa conditions not taken lightly by INZ
The journey to settlement in New Zealand
Huge shortage of skilled staff in NZ
NZ market tightness and wage growth not aligning
Breaching visa conditions not taken lightly by…
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May 2018
Government priorities update – spotlight on employer accreditation policy and labour market checks
The Immigration Minister, Iain Lees-Galloway, has warned that some immigration policies, specifically in relation to employer accreditation and labour market testing, are currently under review. The Minister was speaking at the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce recently, and provided an …
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April Newsletter
In this edition: Immigration Minister References Changes to Employer Accreditation and Labour Market Testing Driving in New Zealand – understanding the roads and the rules Tightening sector information released Auckland remains popular with migrants but not the only option Immigration…
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March 2018
5 Year Employer Accreditation Renewals – Non-Government Entities “Do Not Qualify”
Employers will no doubt be aware of the rigorous and complicated policy requirements that Immigration New Zealand (INZ) introduced into its Employer Accreditation policy in August last year.
In our article discussing these changes, we also highlighted INZ’s more positive …
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