NZ missing out, lawyers say as visas for wealthy investors plummet
Hundreds of millionaires were given NZ residence each year before the scheme was overhauled 18 months ago. Since then, the number has dropped to 20.
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Hundreds of millionaires were given NZ residence each year before the scheme was overhauled 18 months ago. Since then, the number has dropped to 20.
Arrival of super wealthy in country had previously left government facing awkward questions
A new investor visa has attracted just 14 applications since it was launched about six months ago. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Onlythreewealthyforeigninvestorshaveappliedforresidencysincethegovernmentoverhauledtheruleslastspringandtheyareinlimbo.
Only three wealthy foreign investors have applied for residency since the government overhauled the rules last spring and they are in limbo.