Growth NZ wants visas for 'exceptional talent' with no job offer required
A growth advocacy group wants to let up to 300 exceptionally talented people a year move to New Zealand with no job offer required. Growth New Zealand is floating the idea of a "Catalyst Visa", where unlike other options people would not need a job offer or sponsor ahead of their arrival. Applicants would have to prove they're top talent in their field, with a record of " internationally exceptional achievement". Growth NZ co-founder Maya Pan spoke to Lisa Owen.
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