21 November 2016
G Reed
[FYI request #4992 email]
Ref: DOIA 1617-0632
Dear G Reed,
Thank you for your email of 19 November 2016 requesting under the Official Information Act 1982, the
following information:
I wish to obtain, under the OIA, the number of immigrants granted residency under the Investor 1 or
Investment 2 Resident Visa Programmes (https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-
visas/options/start-a-business-or-invest/explore-business-and-invest-visas) since 2006 (ie quanties
for 2006-2016 inclusive) and the proportion (percentage) of immigrants in those categories that are
from Asia..
Your request is being processed in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982. If you have any
enquiries regarding your request, you may contact us via email at [MBIE request email] or
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Communications & Ministerial Services
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
PO Box 3705
Wellington 6140
Your request was received on 19 November 2016 and a response will be sent to you as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Communications and Ministerial Services