Here
https://www.enz.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=47 is a new sub-forum where we have been gathering all the information anyone could find about the differences the Covid-19 regulations have made to INZ's workings. If you look at the Sticky at the top of the listing there, you'll find everything that EGoodhue has been told through the briefings for LIAs - somewhere there you may find something that will help answer your question.
Anyone, know the changes for people on an essential skills work visa coming up in the new immigration bill?
No, because it hasn't been passed yet, and even when it has, we shall have to wait until specific announcements are made to say exactly what the Minister will do with the new powers he is being granted. Watch here
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/abou...-notifications, as this is where genuine announcements appear (as opposed to speculation in the media).