Government announces overhaul of overseas investment laws

Sunday 23 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sun 23 Feb 2025, 12:01pm

In this story David Seymour, Nicola Willis

Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has announced plans to reform the Overseas Investment Act to attract more international capital. The changes aim to speed up decision-making, with most applications expected to be processed within 15 days. The reforms are intended to help New Zealand businesses grow and increase wages.

How they headlined it

11:22am

1. Stuff via The PostSun 23 Feb 2025, 11:22am

   Associate Finance Minister David Seymour announces overhaul of foreign investment laws (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 23 Feb 2025, 11:57am

   David Seymour unveils overseas investment reforms amid foreign home buyers debate (opens in new tab)

3. The Press via The PostSun 23 Feb 2025, 12:00pm

   Government to overhaul foreign investment laws (opens in new tab)

4. RNZSun 23 Feb 2025, 12:00pm

   Watch live: David Seymour announces Overseas Investment Act overhaul (opens in new tab)

5. 1NewsSun 23 Feb 2025, 12:01pm

   Govt announces reform to boost overseas investment in NZ (opens in new tab)