Our Changing, and Challenging, Immigration Landscape

Our Changing, and Challenging, Immigration Landscape

NZ’s immigration settings are evolving rapidly, and the implications are both promising and problematic.

03 Sep 2025 • Richard Howard
New Business Investor Visa to support growth

New Business Investor Visa to support growth

Government introduces The Business Investor Visa, replacing the Entrepreneur Work Visa.

27 Aug 2025 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister for Immigration
New Zealand Golden Visa Shines Brightly

New Zealand Golden Visa Shines Brightly

The "Golden Visa" has already attracted a potential investment of NZ$1.43 billion, a significant injection of capital into the NZ economy.

05 Aug 2025 • Richard Howard
New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Residence Visa Starts Strongly

New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Residence Visa Starts Strongly

The new AIP has been off to a flying start, attracting global attention.

09 Jul 2025 • Richard Howard
Flood of interest to invest in New Zealand

Flood of interest to invest in New Zealand

The Government is attracting new migrants to bring their capital, experience and skills to NZ with a flood of formal interest in the new 'golden’ visa.

23 Jun 2025 • Hon Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth; Hon Erica Stanford, Minister for Immigration
After 33 years...INZ gets its act together!

After 33 years...INZ gets its act together!

It has taken 33 years, but Immigration New Zealand may now have its act together!

08 May 2025 • Richard Howard
How the new investor visa policy changes can positively impact the New Zealand economy

How the new investor visa policy changes can positively impact the New Zealand economy

Discover how the new investor visa policy changes can boost New Zealand's economy with significant investments.

01 Apr 2025 • Richard Howard
Investor immigration policy changes will boost NZ’s economic growth

Investor immigration policy changes will boost NZ’s economic growth

The Active Investor Plus (AIP) policy is set for significant revisions to attract high-net-worth individuals to NZ.

04 Mar 2025 • Richard Howard
Government announces investor immigration policy changes to support NZ economic growth

Government announces investor immigration policy changes to support NZ economic growth

The Active Investor Plus (AIP) policy is to be significantly revised, and enhanced!

10 Feb 2025 • Richard Howard
New Zealand's Investor Immigration - Challenges and Opportunities

New Zealand's Investor Immigration - Challenges and Opportunities

New Zealand's investor immigration policies offer both challenges and opportunities for attracting high-net-worth individuals and boosting the economy through foreign direct investment.

10 Jan 2025 • Richard Howard
Visa charges to increase from 1 October

Visa charges to increase from 1 October

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced very significant increases to most visa application fees, which will take effect from October 1, 2024.

09 Aug 2024 • Mayank Goel
The roadblocks to attracting overseas investors to New Zealand

The roadblocks to attracting overseas investors to New Zealand

The Prime Minister’s pre-election statement rings true today more than ever - “The world is awash with savings, yet New Zealand does not provide a gateway that makes it easy for that capital to enter the country”.

06 Aug 2024 • Richard Howard