Tag Archives: covid-19

COVID-19 Update – Emergency benefit for temporary visa holders

Tuesday 15 December 2020 On 20 November 2020, the Government announced an Emergency Benefit to help temporary visa holders.  Full information regarding this benefit can be seen on the Work and Income website: www.workandincome.govt.nz/temporaryvisa. Eligibility information To be eligible for an Emergency Benefit, a temporary visa holder needs: a current temporary NZ visa such as […]

Bulletin – Tertiary Students

20th April, 2020 – COVID-19 Update Dear students,  Click the link below for updated information about the current COVID-19 situation from the Ministry of Education.  Ministry of Education Bulletin – 20 April 2020  CURRENT STUDENTS: If you are planning to leave the country please let us know once you’ve booked your tickets  If you are enrolled […]

Student visa changes to support essential services

Changes have been made to relax visa restrictions for some visa holders to work in essential services to support New Zealand’s response to COVID-19. Students currently employed by supermarkets and the healthcare sector will be able to work for more than 20 hours per week in certain circumstances, explained below. Where this applies the student […]