From February 28, 2025, AEWV holders who want to support a partner will still be required to meet the wage threshold, which is increasing to NZD $26.85 an hour.
From February 28, 2025, income thresholds for sponsors under the Parent Category will be indexed to the new median wage of NZD 33.56 an hour.
These changes are based on Statistics New Zealand’s publication of median hourly earnings for the previous year’s June quarter and are intended to ensure migrants who are supporting a partner or parent have the financial means to do so.
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