Greener Pastures New Zealand Celebrates Visa Changes to Welcome High Value Citizens, Announced by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

Greener Pastures New Zealand, a premier investment and lifestyle advisory firm specializing in facilitating high-net-worth investor residency through New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa program, welcomes the significant immigration changes announced on Sunday by Prime Minister Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, Finance Minister Hon Nicola Willis, and Immigration Minister Hon Erica Stanford at the Auckland Business Chamber’s special session on Immigration & Economic Growth.

These meaningful improvements will make New Zealand an even more attractive destination for high-net-worth investors, by incentivizing, simplifying and broadening the investment offerings for global entrepreneurs and business leaders seeking residency through the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa program. The new measures will enhance accessibility for global citizens seeking New Zealand’s lifestyle whilst also contributing to New Zealand’s economy.

From 1 April the current complex weighting system for the AIP will be replaced with two clear investment categories.

The Growth category will focus on direct investments into New Zealand businesses and managed funds, requiring a minimum investment of USD 2.9 million* over three years. Meanwhile, the Balanced category will allow for a mix of investments, with a minimum requirement of USD 5.8 million* over five years and an expanded scope of acceptable investments.

Investor residency requirements have also been significantly reduced, with Growth investors needing to spend just 21 days in New Zealand over the investment period, while Balanced investors will require 105 days.

"This is a significant moment for international investors considering New Zealand as their home," said Dominic Jones, Managing Director of Greener Pastures New Zealand and Origin Capital Partners. “These updates lower the investment threshold and expand qualifying options, including managed funds like the Greener Pastures Diversified Fund, which now enables New Zealand residency with an investment of USD 2.9 million. This reflects New Zealand’s commitment to fostering a dynamic and investment-friendly environment for high-value global citizens looking to establish a future for themselves and their families. We are excited to support our clients as they navigate these new opportunities.”

"Capital is highly mobile and in an increasingly complex world, people are looking for a safe and stable country to do business,” Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said. "We are now making our investor visa simpler and more flexible to incentivize investors to choose New Zealand as a destination.”

Greener Pastures New Zealand is dedicated to guiding investors through this evolving landscape, ensuring they maximize the benefits of these policy enhancements. As a trusted partner in the Active Investor Plus visa, the firm is committed to providing expert advisory services to high-net-worth individuals eager to establish a prosperous future in New Zealand.

For more information on Greener Pastures New Zealand, please visit www.greenerpastures.nz.

*The USD investment value is based on the NZD5 million to NZD10 million investment requirement, assuming a conversion rate of USD0.58 to NZD1.0. The total investment required depends on the investment category selected.

About Greener Pastures New Zealand

Greener Pastures New Zealand is a premier investment and lifestyle advisory firm specializing in facilitating high-net-worth investor residency through New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa program. As a subsidiary of Origin Capital Partners, the firm provides tailored investment products and lifestyle transition support, ensuring a smooth relocation process for high-net-worth investors. Its government-approved Diversified Fund meets AIP visa criteria, while its tailored lifestyle services ensure a smooth transition, from real estate and education to local expertise. Led by Managing Director Dominic Jones and Board Chairman Simon Botherway, Greener Pastures helps global investors build secure, sustainable futures in one of the world's most desirable destinations. Learn more at www.greenerpastures.nz.

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