Normally, the rules that were in force when your EOI was selected go on being applied to your case, even though a rules change then happens.
What if I have already been selected, but I haven’t been sent an invitation to apply yet?
If you have already been selected your application will be assessed on the basis of the points threshold for selection on the date that your EOI was selected from the Pool. However, if you have not been invited to apply on or before 11 October, you will need to meet the new requirements for evidence of English language.
What if I’ve already been invited to apply?
If you’ve already received a letter inviting you to apply and setting out the documents you need to provide, you just need to follow the instructions on the letter. The new points threshold and new requirements for English language evidence do not apply to you regardless of the date of your application. You must make your application within the timeframe specified in your invitation letter.
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/abou...anges/nzrp-smc