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How much, if any, of the $3.39 billion that Active Investor Plus visa application are bringing into New Zealand has been transferred into New Zealand investments to date and how much does she expect Active Investment Plus visa holders will transfer to New Zealand investments in the first full year of the scheme?

Answered Question 6078 (2026)
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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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  • How much, if any, of the $3.39 billion that Active Investor Plus visa application are bringing into New Zealand has been transferred into New Zealand investments to date and how much does she expect Active Investment Plus visa holders will transfer to New Zealand investments in the first full year of the scheme?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

Answer

As at 26 February 2026, $1.18 billion has been transferred to New Zealand and invested in the economy via the Active Investor Plus visa. The majority of the remaining $2.11 billion will be invested over the next six months, in line with transfer and investment requirements set out in immigration instructions. There are currently 53 applicants who are due to complete their transfer of funds by the end of April.