If you are a skilled migrant working toward residency in New Zealand, recent announcements have likely caused some anxiety. With significant changes coming to Immigration New Zealand (INZ) policies in both March and August 2026, many of our clients at Immigration Chambers are asking the same urgent question: "Do I need my employer to immediately raise my pay to $35.00 per hour to keep my residency dream alive?" A lot of misleading information is circulating at the momen
