Good News for Active Investor Plus (AIP) Growth Category Investors and New Zealand Businesses

Good News for Active Investor Plus (AIP) Growth Category Investors and New Zealand Businesses

Greater transparency for Active Investor Plus investors could help unlock more capital, expertise, and international networks for New Zealand businesses.

02 Jul 2026 • Richard Howard
Migration Isn’t the Problem – But Our Lack of Strategy Is

Migration Isn’t the Problem – But Our Lack of Strategy Is

New Zealand’s migration story is shifting. Growth is now driven more by temporary migrants while we continue to see strong outflows of New Zealanders.

03 Jun 2026 • Richard Howard
The Business Investor Visa: A New Succession Planning Tool for New Zealand SMEs

The Business Investor Visa: A New Succession Planning Tool for New Zealand SMEs

The new BIV is more than an immigration policy change, it is a practical succession planning tool for the SME sector.

04 May 2026 • Richard Howard
What to Look for in choosing a New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser

What to Look for in choosing a New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser

Choosing from the 1300+ licenced immigration advisers, and hundreds of immigration lawyers, is a confronting challenge. So what are the key considerations?

01 May 2026 • Richard Howard
The Active Investor Plus Visa: One Year On

The Active Investor Plus Visa: One Year On

Delivering Real Capital, Capability, and a Platform for the Future

10 Apr 2026 • Richard Howard
What Do New Zealand’s Foreign Buyer Law Changes Mean for Investor Visa Holders?

What Do New Zealand’s Foreign Buyer Law Changes Mean for Investor Visa Holders?

The Overseas Investment Act now allows for qualifying investor migrants to purchase one high value residential property in NZ.

26 Mar 2026 • Richard Howard
Active Investor Plus delivers $3 billion in investment in New Zealand

Active Investor Plus delivers $3 billion in investment in New Zealand

The AIP has already seen 573 applications being made, reflecting a total of $3.39 billion in investments.

13 Feb 2026 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister for Immigration
New Zealand’s AIP Investor Visa Surges into 2026…

New Zealand’s AIP Investor Visa Surges into 2026…

The AIP has continued its momentum into 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most attractive migrant investor pathways.

03 Feb 2026 • Richard Howard
Looking back at the 2025 immigration year – and what lies ahead for 2026

Looking back at the 2025 immigration year – and what lies ahead for 2026

The 2025 year saw sweeping changes across various visa categories in the middle of a sharp decline in net migration. So, what should businesses expect in 2026?

04 Jan 2026 • Richard Howard
Introducing the new Business Investor Visa – an opportunity for SMEs!

Introducing the new Business Investor Visa – an opportunity for SMEs!

The new Business Investor Visa replaces the long-standing, extremely complex, and unrealistic Entrepreneur visa category.

24 Nov 2025 • Richard Howard
New investor visa to back local businesses

New investor visa to back local businesses

Applications are now open for the Business Investor Visa.

24 Nov 2025 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister for Immigration
Strengthening Investment Ties - USA Interest in New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa Accelerates

Strengthening Investment Ties - USA Interest in New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa Accelerates

US-based investors show strong interest in investing in New Zealand’s growth sectors.

02 Oct 2025 • Richard Howard