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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 3 MIN

David Cooper: New Zealand Immigration CEO on the 700 applicants for the golden visa scheme over the last 14 months

from The Mike Hosking Breakfast · host Newstalk ZB

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.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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