New Zealand Investment Firm Launches Greener Pastures New Zealand: First Full-Service Firm Offering Residency Pathways for High-Net-Worth Investors

Greener Pastures New Zealand, Revolutionizes How High-Net-Worth Global Investors Can Secure Residency Through First-of-its-Kind Lifestyle Design Services and Diversified Fund Approved by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

With the continuing trend in global mobility and secondary residences among HNWIs, New Zealand has emerged as a premier destination for discerning individuals and families. Greener Pastures New Zealand, a subsidiary of the fund management firm Origin Capital Partners, today announced its launch. The firm offers a unique pathway for citizens and their families seeking permanent residency through the Active Investor Plus visa program.

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Redefining the journey to secure residency, Greener Pastures New Zealand provides a seamless one-stop solution for individuals and families seeking a safe and sustainable future abroad. The company is the first in New Zealand to offer lifestyle design strategies, enabling personal growth and unique opportunities in one of the world's most desirable destinations. It also provides a Diversified Fund, officially approved by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise under the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa program.

The country's Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa program, provides high-net-worth global investors the opportunity to obtain New Zealand residency through investments, ranging from USD $2.9 million to USD $8.7 million over a four-year period. Through the Greener Pastures Diversified Fund and an array of Lifestyle Design Services, Greener Pastures New Zealand is providing a unique turn-key opportunity that is not available anywhere else in New Zealand.

"We're revolutionizing how investors can secure permanent New Zealand residency through the establishment of our full-service offering, Greener Pastures New Zealand," said Dominic Jones, Managing Director of Greener Pastures and Origin Capital Partners. "As a New Zealander and part of a team with deep ties to many of the country's most established global businesses, I understand the unique value proposition our nation offers to discerning investors seeking both financial opportunities and an unparalleled quality of life."

Greener Pastures New Zealand redefines the residency journey by offering a tailored approach to the AIP visa program, enabling individuals to secure residency through its Diversified Fund. The Greener Pastures Diversified Fund is unique among New Zealand AIP approved funds having been designed specifically for the visa programme with a number of structural features advantageous to meeting the investment requirements of the visa. Click here for visa requirements.

Simon Botherway, Chairman of Origin Capital Partners, emphasized the firm's distinctive position in the market: "With Origin Capital Partners managing NZD200 million across two funds, including New Zealand's first private equity fund focused on the horticulture sector, we bring established expertise to guide investors through this process. Our comprehensive approach combines investment management with bespoke lifestyle design services, setting us apart in the market. Among the Board and our Executive team, we have wide reaching connections in New Zealand’s corporate and agribusiness sectors that are relevant to investors seeking to establish a presence in New Zealand."

Greener Pastures New Zealand uniquely offers specialized Lifestyle Design Services which facilitate key aspects of international relocation, from immigration advisory and luxury real estate selection to educational guidance for families. The firm's Lifestyle Advisors connect investors to an extensive network across government and private sectors, ensuring a seamless and supported transition to residency.

Through the Greener Pastures Diversified Fund and comprehensive Lifestyle Design Services, investors can access:

• A stable economy with a GDP of NZD359 billion (~USD$200 billion) and per capita GDP of NZD65,000 (~USD$36,000)
• The 2nd most peaceful country in the world (Global Peace Index, 2022)
• Direct flight connections to major global cities within 3.5-17 hours
• Universities that rank in the global top 3% (QS World University Rankings, 2025)
• One of the world's least corrupt countries (2nd globally in 2022 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index).

"New Zealand's breathtaking landscapes and exceptional quality of life continue to captivate global investors seeking both personal fulfilment and financial opportunities," said Mischa Mannix-Opie, Director of Client Experience at Greener Pastures. "From pristine beaches to snow-capped mountains, our natural environment offers an unparalleled backdrop for those looking to blend successful investment, extraordinary lifestyle, and genuine work-life balance."

Beyond its breathtaking landscapes and active lifestyle, New Zealand ranks as a leading global relocation destination where civil liberties are protected. It is noted for its political stability, robust economy, attractive tax system, low crime rate, and renowned educational system. New Zealand consistently ranks among the world's most desirable destinations, with recent data showing:

• Ranked 3rd best place to live for expats out of 40 countries (HSBC Expat Explorer Survey, 2021)
• Ranked 2nd globally for human rights and civil liberties
• Ranked 8th globally for prosperity outside Europe
• 9 out of 10 migrants report their welcome met or exceeded expectations.
• Ranked 1st out of 141 countries for macroeconomic stability
• Ranked as the 2nd most peaceful country in the world
• New Zealand is ranked 3rd in the OECD for international tax competitiveness

Greener Pastures New Zealand is a pioneering investment management and lifestyle advisory firm specializing in New Zealand's Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa program. Offering high-value global investors a unique pathway to residency in New Zealand through investment, Greener Pastures New Zealand, a subsidiary of Origin Capital Partners, provides a comprehensive, one-stop solution for investors seeking to secure a safe and sustainable future for their families through a diversification in their portfolios.

Greener Pastures New Zealand’s Lifestyle Design Services provide comprehensive lifestyle strategies that open doors for personal growth, and unprecedented opportunities in one of the world's most desirable destinations, including local expertise and familiarization itineraries, educational guidance across New Zealand's world-class institutions, connection to top-tier real estate professionals, and immigration advisory services through preferred third-party partners. Its government-approved Diversified Fund has been designed specifically to meet the AIP visa program criteria.

Founded and managed by respected banking and tourism executives with deep roots in the country, Greener Pastures New Zealand’s team of New Zealanders is led by Managing Director Dominic Jones, a respected business and finance executive. Board Chairman Simon Botherway has held a number of high-profile governance and leadership roles in New Zealand, including as co-founder of Brook Asset Management, one of New Zealand’s most prominent wealth management firms with over NZD1.5 billion of funds under management, acquired by Macquarie Bank in 2008. He was also a Guardian Director of The New Zealand Superannuation Fund, overseeing the (then) NZD46 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund.

The team’s talents combine financial expertise with an intimate understanding of New Zealand's economic, government, tourism, and business sectors, ensuring that every client receives personalized, expert guidance.

For more information about Greener Pastures of New Zealand and the Active Investor Plus visa program, visit GreenerPastures.nz.

Dominic Jones, Managing Director, brings a deep understanding of New Zealand's business landscape and a passion for its success. Raised in rural New Zealand with family ties to the kiwifruit and dairy industries. Dom’s connection to the land is complemented by a career in the financial sector. Dom studied at Otago University (LLB, BCom) and prior to establishing Origin Capital Partners in 2020 worked in the banking sector in both New Zealand and London. A proud New Zealander, Dom is deeply passionate about the continued success of New Zealand and its vital agricultural sectors. This passion has been a driving force behind the establishment of both Origin Capital Partners and Greener Pastures New Zealand, reflecting his commitment to contributing to the country's prosperity.

Simon Botherway, Chairman, jointly founded Brook Asset Management in 2002, which grew to become one of New Zealand’s most prominent wealth management firms, with over NZD1.5 billion of funds under management. Brook Asset Management was then acquired by Macquarie Bank in 2008. Since then, Simon has held a number of high-profile leadership and governance roles. Outside of Origin Capital Partners and Greener Pastures New Zealand, Simon’s current roles include Chairman of home fulfilment delivery service provider DeliverEasy Ltd; Chairman of NZMS1st, a wholesale first mortgage lending business; and, Chairman of BlackBull Limited, a licensed financial market derivatives issuer. The prior 15 years working in financial market and equities management roles included Chair of Serko Limited, a SaaS focused online corporate travel booking and expense management enterprise. Simon chaired Serko as it grew to become a listed company - first on the NZX, then the ASX; A Guardian Director of The New Zealand Superannuation Fund, overseeing the (then) NZD46 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund; Member of the New Zealand Securities Commission; Chairman of the Financial Markets Authority (“FMA”) Establishment Board, responsible for the institutional design and establishment of the FMA, the New Zealand government agency responsible for financial market regulation; and Member of the Electricity Authority Establishment Board; and Director Fisher & Paykel Appliances.

Mischa Mannix-Opie (Director of Client Experience) has been dedicated to connecting the world with New Zealand throughout her career, having held senior leadership positions with Tourism New Zealand, Air New Zealand, and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Most recently Mischa led New Zealand G2G, a government organisation selling New Zealand public sector expertise to foreign governments. Having lived in both the USA and Singapore, Mischa returned home to New Zealand, driven by a desire to provide her children with the same enriching Kiwi upbringing she experienced. Mischa and her family now live in Greytown in the Wairarapa region. Having been awarded New Zealand’s most beautiful town, Mischa and her family enjoy the lifestyle of the small and connected Greytown community with the capital city, Wellington, just over an hour away.

*Disclaimer: The USD investment value is based on the NZD5 million to NZD15 million investment requirement, assuming a conversion rate of USD0.58 to NZD1.0. The total investment required depends on the investment category selected.

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