Why HNW US Families Are Choosing New Zealand's Active Investor Plus Visa Program

Henley & Partners cordially invites you to a global webcast on the New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa Program, covering planning considerations for American prospective applicants and their families, existing Investor 1, Investor 2, and Active Investor Plus Visa holders.

This session will cover the residence pathway, qualifying investment options, real estate considerations, Overseas Investment Office rules, the New Zealand property market, and key tax implications, including the broader planning points now relevant to existing visa holders following the March 2026 Overseas Investment Office changes.

Henley & Partners specialists will share in-depth insights into the steps involved in achieving New Zealand residence by investment.

Why Attend:

• Discover the benefits of the visa pathway and related planning considerations, including:
  • Who may qualify and the expected application process and timeline 
  • The qualifying investment categories, return expectations, and liquidity timing
• Gain insight New Zealand's revised real estate rules for investor visa holders
• Learn how recent Overseas Investment Office changes may allow eligible visa holders, including existing Active Investor Plus, Investor 1, and Investor 2 clients, to purchase a qualifying New Zealand holiday home without full relocation
• Learn about the key US-New Zealand tax considerations for US investors

Speakers:

• Tim Crawford
  Financial Advisor, Forsyth Barr
• Stephen Walker
  Partner (Tax), Deloitte
• Robert Huse
  Partner (Law), Anderson Lloyd
• Jo Eddington
  Managing Director, JE Realty Ltd
• Winnie Wang
  Head of New Zealand Office, Henley & Partners
• Judi Galst
  Managing Director Private Clients, Henley & Partners

Date: Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Session: 3:00 PM EDT