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New Zealand golden investor visa pulls nearly NZ$4 billion in first year
International
Published on 24 April 2026
Most money is still waiting in the pipeline
New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus “golden visa” has attracted nearly NZ$4 billion in committed and pipeline investment within its first year after an overhaul. Of that total, NZ$1.49 billion has already been invested, while NZ$2.415 billion remains in the pipeline. The government says the influx of wealthy migrants and growth capital is meant to lift productivity and create jobs.
- Active Investor Plus visa draws nearly NZ$4 billion overall
- NZ$1.49 billion invested so far; NZ$2.415 billion pending
- Programme was overhauled last year to attract capital
- Government links inflows to productivity gains and jobs
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The Economic Times