Richard Howard

Managing Director & Licensed Immigration Adviser

In 1992, Richard established the original Pathways® business which was, at that time, one of the first in New Zealand to service the international immigration and education markets. The foundation of the business was forged on Richard’s vision to build long term and trusting relationships with his clients. The close relationships that Pathways® advisers continue to maintain with their clients today remains at the heart of the company’s success.

Richard is a life-member of the New Zealand Association for Migration & Investment Inc (NZAMI) and served as Chairman during the time when the immigration advice industry became Government-regulated in 2007/2008. He has been a member of the immigration adviser qualification development groups and served on the Immigration Advisers Authority Industry Reference Group. Richard is regularly invited to contribute to immigration policy discussions, and working groups, and is recognised as an industry leader, and one of the most experienced and respected professionals working in the New Zealand immigration sector.

Within the Pathways® business Richard’s role is very much focussed on business and investor immigration, an area in which he has significant experience and expertise. All investor clients liaise directly and personally with Richard for all matters concerning their immigration requirements. Richard also manages a small number of corporate clients.

Prior to establishing Pathways to New Zealand®, Richard was a financial analyst with the New Zealand Government Development Finance Corporation (DFC).

Richard is married to Trisha. They have two adult children Penny and Tim, and six absolutely wonderful grandchildren! Trisha and Tim also work full time in the Pathways® business in the Wellington office. Occasionally, Richard may be seen on a golf course (but not so much these days!)

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