Greener Pastures New Zealand, ANZ Migrate, and St. James’ Place host invite-only sessions in Singapore highlighting major policy reforms and residency opportunities
SINGAPORE, June 11, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A high-profile seminar titled “From Investment to Residency: New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa” was held today in Singapore, bringing together high-net-worth individuals exploring residency through New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa program. The exclusive, invite-only event was delivered by Greener Pastures New Zealand, ANZ Migrate, and St. James’ Place, the three firms at the forefront of investment migration and wealth advisory. The strong turnout underscored growing regional interest in the AIP program, particularly from individuals and families already based in Singapore and broader Southeast Asia. It comes amid surging global interest in the AIP program following recent government reforms.
Held in two sessions at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., the seminar drew family offices, wealth managers, and prospective investor migrants from across the region. Attendees heard from Dominic Jones and Mischa Mannix-Opie of Greener Pastures, James Hall of ANZ Migrate, and Jamie Burgmann of St. James’ Place. The speakers provided expert insights into New Zealand, the evolving immigration policies, and the opportunity for long-term lifestyle and investment alignment.
“This is a moment of transformation for New Zealand’s investor migration program,” said Dominic Jones, Managing Director of Greener Pastures New Zealand. “With the government streamlining requirements and sharpening its focus on active investment, global investors, especially those across Asia are responding with confidence and urgency in pursuit of long-term residency.”
The seminar follows the New Zealand government’s April 2025 reforms to the AIP visa, which created two distinct pathways: a Growth Category for NZD 5 million in direct investments over three years with only 21 days required in-country, and a Balanced Category for NZD 10 million spread across approved asset classes over five years with a 105-day stay requirement. These changes eliminated English language testing and reduced residency thresholds, making the program more competitive on the global stage.
“This isn’t just about immigration. It’s about contributing to New Zealand’s future in a meaningful way,” said Mischa Mannix-Opie, Director of Client Experience at Greener Pastures. “We’re seeing interest from Americans, people from across Southeast Asia including Chinese nationals, and those from across Europe, all seeking the combination of security, stability, and opportunity that New Zealand offers.”
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