Photo: Kim Baker Wilson / RNZAn earlier version of this story reported the Skilled Work Experience pathway allowed for applications for permanent resident visas. Photo: Kim Baker Wilson / RNZPeters said he supports extending existing work visas for workers already here for another three years to address the short-term demand. Business backingA clear pathway to residency for skilled migrants will give businesses more confidence to make long-term investments for growth, an advocate claimed. Immigration New Zealand last year said ANZSCO would be replaced by a new system called the National Occupation List. "It's this constant chase between increasing the median wage and people acquiring work experience which needs to be managed quite carefully."