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Stuart Nash, and the Golden Visa Initiative in the Media
As a key architect of New Zealand's investor visa reforms, Stuart Nash brings unparalleled expertise to the evolving investment and immigration landscape.
Now in the private sector, he leverages this deep understanding to guide individuals and businesses.
He is a sought-after commentator in International and national media.
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May 21, 2025
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.
New York Financial Times
Feb 10, 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.
stuff.co.nz
Feb 9, 2025
Govt to relax immigration settings to attract wealthy foreign investors
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced major reforms to New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus visa, designed to boost foreign investment and stimulate economic growth.
The updated scheme, launching April 1, introduces two streamlined pathways: a NZ$5 million “Growth” option over three years and a NZ$10 million “Balanced” option over five years, with reduced residency requirements and the removal of the English-language test.
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America’s New Escape: Why High-Net-Worth Americans Are Eyeing New Zealand
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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