New Zealand

Dreaming of a perfect view? This country wants you to work for them

The New Zealand government is easing its visa policy: Tourists can work remotely for a foreign employer for up to 90 days, aiming to attract "digital nomads" and boost tourism.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
03/02/2025

New Zealand grants personhood to sacred mountain in historic settlement

Mount Taranaki receives legal rights as a person in groundbreaking agreement with Indigenous Māori, marking end to decades-old land dispute.

03/02/2025

New Zealand: No visa requirements policy against IDF soldiers

INZ stated that declined visitor visa applications for Israeli nationals occurred because applicants failed to prove they were genuine.

Effective immediately: New Zealand opens doors to digital nomads with relaxed visa rules

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said the change will enable many visitors to extend their stays, leading to more spending in the country.

New Zealand activists open hotline to 'track down' visiting IDF soldiers

"Israeli soldiers should not enjoy rest and recreation from genocide in New Zealand," Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) said in the newsletter.

New Zealand’s attempt to silence criticism of UNRWA funding

The attempts of Ministry officials to censure criticism of their decisions to fund UNRWA have now become a larger issue about transparency and accountability in government.

By DR DAVID CUMIN
08/12/2024

Evangelical leader calls for churches to cut ties with Candace Owens, applauds New Zealand ban

Laurie Cardoza-Moore condemns Owens for spreading "blind Jew-hatred" and urges ex-communication.

'Hitler was right': New Zealand Jews experiencing unprecedented rate of antisemitism

The report found that the number of antisemitic incidents is 11.6x higher than the almost-decade preceding October 7, 2023. 

New Zealand denies Visa to Candace Owens over Australian ban

Owens had applied for an Entertainers Work Visa but was turned down due to her ban from Australia. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) confirmed to Stuff that Owens's application was denied.

New Zealand lists Hezbollah and Houthis as terrorist organizations

"To be deemed a terrorist entity under New Zealand legislation, we have to have evidence that the organization has knowingly undertaken terrorist activity,” PM Luxon said.

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