Foreign buyer ban eased to attract wealthy investors
Tuesday 2 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, Winston Peters, NZ First, Morning Report
Foreign Minister Winston Peters stated that easing the ban on foreign property purchases was necessary because New Zealand was not attractive enough for investment. The policy allows wealthy investors with golden visas to buy or build homes to help grow the economy and address house-flipping.
