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AIP Visa Growth Category expands to philanthropy

· May 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Investor migrants using the Active Investor Plus Growth category will soon be able to include a philanthropic component as part of their overall investment in New...

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ASB: Strait closure may squeeze NZ far beyond fuel

· May 25, 2026

Source: ASB As the Middle East conflict enters its 12th week, new ASB analysis suggests the economic fallout for New Zealand is spreading well beyond the pump, with supply chain...

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Government boosts funding to tackle wilding pines

· May 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in rural productivity by supercharging efforts to tackle the spread of wilding pines, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says. “Wilding pines threaten productive...

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Budget 2026 shores up maritime security

· May 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in drone systems, critical ship maintenance and work to replace our aging naval fleet as it bolsters New Zealand’s maritime defensive and...

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Funding for new tools to beef up border security

· May 22, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Budget 2026 is making a significant investment in Customs’ equipment and people to better protect New Zealand’s borders and to stop illegal drugs and organised crime.  ...