Afternoon Update: Hanson condemned for ‘reprehensible’ comments; Americans top NZ ‘golden visa’ surge; and ringing in lunar new year
Pauline Hanson faces backlash from officials and the public over her inflammatory remarks about Australian Muslims, leading to calls for her apology.
Wealthy Americans top ‘golden visa’ surge in New Zealand and applications from China double
Wealthy Americans are leading the surge in applications for New Zealand's 'golden visa', with a notable increase in interest from China following recent policy changes.
US officials sound alarm on 'golden' visas, citing security risks, relaxed requirements
U.S. officials are raising concerns about 'golden' visa programs that allow wealthy individuals to bypass security measures, citing risks associated with citizenship-by-investment programs.
Thousands of houses bought with Golden Visa are preparing to return massively to the market
Thousands of properties purchased through the Golden Visa scheme are set to flood back onto the market as most foreign investors have never used them for residing.
Golden visa: Interest decreases – What is slowing down demand
The number of applications for new residency permits through the golden visa program has seen a decline in November, reflecting a need for market stabilization after recent program changes.