October 17, 2022 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Welcoming Back the Skilled Migrant Category Visa With Open Arms

Immigration New Zealand continues to take steps to tackle the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on labour shortages in the country. The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), which came into force earlier this year, has seen New Zealand reopen its borders to encourage migrant workers to fill the plethora of vacancies we have seen throughout the job market. The AEWV has so far seen more than 12,000 migrant applicants applying for over 511 different vacancies in New Zealand under the new...

October 3, 2022 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Kōrero in the Workplace: The Importance of Mental Wellbeing as a Business Asset

Written by Christine Symes and Tayla Westman Originally published in The Profit In 2021, the theme of Awareness Week was “take time to kōrero”, which encouraged connection through conversation, and promoted openness about our mental wellbeing. For employers and employees, it’s important to understand that mental health plays a significant role in the workplace. For businesses, the mental wellbeing of their teams is a great asset. Research shows that businesses who invest in the mental health of their staff reap the benefits...

September 20, 2022 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Thinking Outside the Box To Get on the Property Ladder

Bramwell Bate’s new solicitor, Lois McLintock, provides an overview of the current market and options for purchasing your first home. New Zealand has seen an escalation in housing prices in recent years and, unfortunately, this has kept many Kiwis from getting on the property ladder and fulfilling the dream of home ownership.  However, the QV House Price Index recently reported that average house prices had decreased and in Hastings that meant a decrease of 3.3% and in Napier a considerable 7.2%. A...