New Zealand pockets millions of dollars each year from tourism levies paid by individuals who have never set foot in the country after having their visa applications declined.

Most foreign nationals have been exempt from buying property since 2018, but new government changes will make it possible for golden visa holders to do so from early 2026. New Zealand’s government ...

According to data highlighted by Immigration New Zealand (INZ), the government agency responsible for managing the country’s immigration system, the first 10 months of 2025 saw 55,251 study visa ...