Immigration New Zealand’s announcement published on 18 February 2026 sets the immigration median wage at NZD 35 per hour from 9 March. It explains that the general AEWV median-wage requirement was removed in March 2025, while several immigration settings remain indexed to the measure. Those settings include certain Green List requirements, advertising and skills exemptions, some maximum-stay rules and income thresholds for supporting family members. The announcement also recognises

ANZ Bank New Zealand in June 2018 announced that Cigna will acquire OnePath Life for NZ$700 million. According to ANZ, the transaction is made at a “slight premium to embedded value and is expected to generate a gain on sale of around NZ$50 million.” The agreement also includes a 20-year partnership whereby Cigna will provide insurance policies for ANZ bank customers. ANZ said it intends for all staff involved

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