INZ source-linked change log
Dated INZ changes with published dates, effective dates, before/after summaries, affected applicants, and calculator impact notes. Confirmed entries link to Immigration New Zealand source pages.
1 entries verified against INZ pages.
effective 2026-04-30 - checked 2026-07-01
INZ says sponsorship income thresholds update to reflect the June 2025 median wage of NZD 35.00 per hour, up from NZD 33.56.
Immigration New Zealand - income thresholds to increase for Pacific and parent visa categoriespending - checked 2026-07-01
INZ says it will add a Skilled Work Experience pathway and a Trades and Technician pathway on 24 August 2026, while also changing SMC wage-threshold rules.
pending - checked 2026-07-01
INZ says points for bachelor's degrees increase from 3 to 4, and points for Washington and Sydney Accord accredited qualifications also increase from 3 to 4 points.
pending - checked 2026-07-01
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