If it's not broken, don't fix it: that's the message an immigration lawyer has for the Government after only one person's applied for the Government's new investor visa.

The initiative was set up to bring high-value businesspeople to Aotearoa to increase economic gain and opened in September.

When the policy was launched, Immigration Minister Michael Wood said the visa category would help attract investors that will remain in New Zealand for a long time.

But Immigration lawyer Aaron Martin says the new scheme should never have been introduced, as in his opinion, the old policies were more practical.

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If it's not broken, don't fix it: that's the message an immigration lawyer has for the Government after only one person's applied for the Government's new investor visa.
The initiative was set up to bring high-value businesspeople to Aotearoa to increase economic gain and opened in September.
When the policy was launched, Immigration Minister Michael Wood said the visa category would help attract investors that will remain in New Zealand for a long time.
But Immigration lawyer Aaron Martin says the new scheme should never have been introduced, as in his opinion, the old policies were more practical.
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.