In plain English
Investors must show funds were earned or acquired lawfully and moved through proper banking channels. Gifted funds must be unconditional and lawful where given.
Key points
- Borrowed funds must come from the same jurisdiction as the assets securing them.
- Managed fund investors only need a legally binding agreement.
- Children born after approval can be included in later resident applications.
Who’s affected
Active Investor Plus applicants.
What you should do
Start your source-of-funds file early — it is usually the longest part.
Official source
Immigration New Zealand, “Clearer evidence rules for Active Investor Plus”, published 13 August 2026. Read the full announcement. Summary by Destination NZI; INZ content © Crown, licensed under CC BY 3.0 NZ.
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