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New Zealand has rapidly emerged as a hotspot for wealthy global investors thanks to its revamped golden visa scheme, formally known as the Active Investor Plus Visa. Introduced with new relaxed rules in April 2025, the initiative is part of the country’s broader effort to reboot its economy post-recession by welcoming high-value investors from across the globe. The changes to the visa program—such as a significantly lower minimum investment requirement and the removal of the English language prerequisite—have made the pathway much more accessible. In less than three months, nearly 189 applications have flooded in, indicating a strong global appetite…