Winston Peters signals potential changes to foreign buyers ban

Wednesday 23 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 23 Jul 2025, 5:01pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, National Party, Winston Peters, NZ First

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says changes to the foreign buyers ban could be announced this year. While he denies the party is softening its position, the government is reportedly considering allowing wealthy overseas investors to purchase residential property.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 23 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   Foreign buyers ban: Winston Peters says change to be announced this year, denies NZ First ‘softening’ (opens in new tab)

   • Prime Minister Christopher Luxon tight-lipped amid speculation of foreign buyers ban change (opens in new tab) Wed 23 Jul 2025, 4:14pm
2. RNZWed 23 Jul 2025, 11:35am

   NZ First signals change to foreign buyers ban could be announced this year (opens in new tab)

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3. Otago Daily TimesWed 23 Jul 2025, 11:47am

   NZ First signals change to foreign buyers ban (opens in new tab)

4. The Press via The PostWed 23 Jul 2025, 5:01pm

   Wealthy foreign investors may soon be able to buy property here (opens in new tab)