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Stuart Nash and New Zealand’a Golden Visa in the Media
As a key architect of New Zealand's Active Investor Plus Visa (Golden Visa) reforms, Stuart Nash brings unparalleled expertise to New Zealand’s evolving investment and immigration landscape. He is a sought after commentator in global media.
Stuart leverages his deep context of New Zealand at a political, cultural and societal level to guide individuals and businesses accessing New Zealand opportunities.
The Wealthy Americans Escaping Stateside Tumult by Moving to New Zealand
Nash, a former minister in Jacinda Ardern’s Labour Party government, lists the reasons why the wealthy would want to move to the bottom of the world: uncertainty in Europe around Russian President Putin, tensions between China and Taiwan in the South China Sea, “the tinderbox that is the Middle East,” and, above all, the Trump administration.
“You’ve got a president who has declared war on Harvard University,” he says. “You’ve got the Democrats who didn’t win the election. You’ve got some Republicans who are concerned about the direction of the country. This is just a polarizing president that has moved the dial for a lot of people, from thinking about [leaving the U.S.] to putting those thoughts into action.”
Paradise travel destination sees 'golden' visa boom, rolls out brand-new offering
Stuart Nash, former New Zealand minister for economic development and co-founder of Nash Kelly Global, previously told Fox News Digital the visas were becoming more popular.
"You've got a war going on in Europe. You've got the tinderbox, which is the Middle East," he said. "You've got a change in the U.S. administration, which is causing more polarization than we’ve seen in a long, long time.
Rich Americans flock to apply for New Zealand’s ‘golden visas’ after rules relaxed
Nearly half the investors who have applied hail from the US, representing 85 applications, followed by China, 26, and Hong Kong, 24. Residents from countries across Asia and Europe make up the rest of the applicants.
“Nearly everyone who is applying is applying because of the changes they’re seeing under the Trump administration,” said Stuart Nash, a former Labour party minister, who now runs Nash Kelly Global, an immigration and relocation consultancy.
Former New Zealand Minister on Golden Visa Surge
Stuart Nash, Former New Zealand Minister for Economic Development and Co-founder of Nash Kelly Global, discusses how demand for New Zealand’s Golden Visa program is surging, particularly from U.S. investors seeking safety, stability, and quality of life. With low crime, a pristine environment, and a first-world economy, New Zealand is attracting HNW individuals not only for residency but also to invest, mentor local businesses, and enjoy a secure, long-term future.
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New Zealand ‘golden visa’ applications surge under looser rules
New Zealand’s relaxed investor visa rules sparked a fast-growing wave of applications - driven largely by political and geopolitical uncertainties.
Stuart Nash, leveraging his experience as a former immigration minister and now independent advisor, played a pivotal role by providing insights and attributing the surge to factors like Trump’s re-election and global instability.
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10 Feb 2025
Government to lower investor threshold to attract wealthy foreigners
The New Zealand Government has revamped its investor visa scheme in a bid to attract high-net-worth individuals and boost foreign investment. Under the revised Active Investor Plus visa, the minimum investment thresholds have been lowered and residency requirements relaxed.
The move is part of a broader strategy by the Luxon-led government to stimulate economic growth while retaining key housing restrictions on non-residents.
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9 Feb 2025
Govt to relax immigration settings to attract wealthy foreign investors
Former Labour Minister Stuart Nash, now founder of consultancy outfit Nash Kelly Global, launched the Active Investor Plus visa in 2022 but today said the coalition Government’s changes amended settings that weren’t “quite right”.
“There are competitor countries that very clearly understand the economic and social value of having these individuals actively participating in their economy, and so are creating investor visas that encourage the super-wealthy to relocate.
“New Zealand is uniquely placed to take advantage of this current level of geopolitical uncertainty, but the first version of the AIP didn’t have the settings quite right to attract the very best. These changes go a long way to remedying this.”
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Why New Zealand Is Becoming America’s New Escape
As global uncertainty grows, New Zealand is emerging as a desirable safe haven for affluent Americans seeking security, lifestyle, and long-term residency. The rising popularity of New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa, offers an accessible path to residency through investment, with flexible requirements and a fast-tracked process.
Stuart Nash, co-founder of Nash Kelly Global and former Cabinet Minister, is the leading expert in this space. His firm has seen a sharp increase in interest from US-based clients, offering white-glove relocation support - including visa guidance, investment structuring, education services, property sourcing, and lifestyle concierge.
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