All too often I hear from applicants who have landed themselves in some hot water with Immigration New Zealand (INZ) because they have either failed to declare something or something they declared was in fact not the truth.

INZ treats this stuff pretty seriously and rightly so, and for some applicants it can spell the end of their visa journey…but what happens if you genuinely made a mistake or someone else made that mistake on your behalf?

There are a lot of misconceptions in family law. We do not know where the ‘myths’ of family law come from, but we often hear it being repeated by our family, friends and clients.

Recently we have even seen people providing unsolicited advice to each other on community Facebook pages with incorrect information on family law and what people should do after they separate.

A big part of what we do here at Turner Hopkins Immigration is coaching people not only on the Visa process, to reach a successful outcome, but we also give plenty of advice on the job search - which usually forms a key role in the Visa process anyway.

I have always been a big advocate for the power or a strong and useful network as part of that job search process, particularly in a country like New Zealand, where who you know, often weighs in far heavier that what you know.

Commercial leasing is a cornerstone of the business landscape in New Zealand, enabling enterprises to secure suitable spaces for their operations.

While standard leasing considerations like rent, lease term, and maintenance obligations are crucial, there are several unconventional aspects that businesses may need to contemplate when entering into a commercial lease agreement. In this article, we delve into some often-overlooked factors, including fire curtains, trading times, animals on premises, and EV car charging in carparks.

If you have never heard of a Rube Goldberg machine, then the above image might not make much sense, but to bring everyone up to speed, they are basically a clever and very complicated machine (or group of machines) that makes a simple process (like switching on a light) as complicated as humanly possible - with often ludicrous, over the stop steps, added just for fun.

If you have ever tried to decipher what our current Skilled Migrant category looks like or how it operates, with the very simple end goal being to attract skilled, employable people - you could be forgiven for thinking that INZ have created their very own Rube Goldberg machine.

Your application is lodged, you think you have done it right, after weeks and months of sweating over which pieces of paper to find, do all the documents stack up, did the courier make it in time…and then, that email from INZ arrives, the one that says “we need more information” or even worse “we have some concerns”.

Even a really well prepared application can still lead to INZ requesting more information or worse, telling you they have some “concerns” that you need to address. Nothing causes more fear, stress and panic that one of these dreaded letters…

For most migrants, finding a job is not only a key to a new life, but the cornerstone of a Visa application, and so there is a lot to be said for how this process works, what doesn’t work and some of the most commonly made mistakes.

We have assisted a lot of people over the years to secure Residence in New Zealand and as part of that, we have figured out a useful tips when it comes to the job search. If you are planning on a move here, or are here and seeking a job offer, to then pursue various Visas, the following might just be useful in tackling that rather large task.

A leaky roof is a big problem that can impact the functionality, safety, and overall value of a commercial property. This article offers insights into how landlords and tenants can address and mitigate leaky roof concerns to ensure a successful leasing experience.

You may be leasing a commercial property for a variety of business purposes, such as offices, retail spaces, warehouses, and industrial facilities.

With over half of all marriages ending in divorce, it is statistically very likely that there will be a divorce in two generations of any given family.

So, if divorce is potentially on the horizon how do clients, contemplating intergenerational succession planning, accommodate this possible risk?

Paul Janssen, our Immigration Specialists, speaks to Radio New Zealand on the issue of migrant exploitation - a topic gaining significant media attention.

New Zealand is a unique place and that is part of the reason so many people want to move here. Our geographic location, being relatively neutral on the world stage, high standard of living (albeit the cost is higher now) and our incredible scenery makes us a unique and very attractive proposition for many different types of migrant.

At Turner Hopkins, we believe that our culture mirrors our community. Our values and beliefs are designed to create a sense of belonging and to help our staff and our clients feel good about the services we offer.

As a firm, this culture is something we have developed organically over the past 100 years, and like New Zealand's wider community, it has evolved as we have grown and set exciting new goals for our future. Our local community, the wider Auckland community and our national and international communities are what guide us as a company.