Public holidays around Easter and ANZAC Day can present challenges for employers, particularly for retail and hospitality businesses affected by shop trading restrictions. With Easter and ANZAC Day right around the corner, now is a good time to remind businesses what they should be aware of when planning for Easter and ANZAC public holidays.

Immigration New Zealand has introduced a temporary manual process for transferring Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders when a business is sold or restructured. Employers must now complete a manual Job Check application for each affected worker. This change may cause operational disruption and potential delays in work rights. AEWV holders are also affected, as their visa records will not update correctly unless employers complete the process.