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Hundreds of US millionaires eyeing up moves to NZ amid uncertainty and concern for future

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Tue, 11 Aug 2026, 9:46am
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Millionaires and wealthy foreigners continue to eye up moves to New Zealand through the golden visa scheme. 

The new programme has seen more than 700 applications in the past 14 months, up more than 115 in the previous setting. 

More than 270 applications were from the US, with most of the interest coming from California. 

New Zealand Immigration CEO David Cooper told Mike Hosking uncertainty and concern about the future are key drivers for Americans. 

He says the way the US has been playing out the various wars is making people think about finding a second home. 

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