Current Affair Update by Google Gemini AI: New Investment Migration Categories for New Zealand in 2025

21st, April, 2025:  Auckland, New Zealand. 
Blog posted by David Lim. TikTok, Instagram & Red Note

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Please be advised that the content of this blog post is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It has been generated through research utilizing Google Gemini 2.0 Flash, based on publicly available information.

The author of this blog is not a lawyer or a registered immigration consultant in New Zealand. The information provided herein should not be considered legal or immigration advice.

Readers are solely responsible for how they choose to use this information. The author accepts no liability for any actions taken or not taken based on the content of this blog post.

It is strongly recommended that you consult with a qualified legal professional or a registered immigration consultant in New Zealand for advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

New Investment Migration Categories for New Zealand in 2025:

As of April 1, 2025, New Zealand has streamlined its investment migration pathways under the Active Investor Plus Visa, replacing the former Investor 1 and Investor 2 categories. There are now two main investment categories:  

• Growth Category: This category targets investors willing to make higher-risk investments for potentially greater returns.
• Balanced Category: This category is designed for investors seeking a mix of investments, including lower-risk options.  

Investment Package Options:

The minimum investment amounts and acceptable investment types differ between the two categories:  

• Growth Category:

  • Minimum Investment: NZD $5 million  
  • Investment Period: Minimum of 3 years  
  • Acceptable Investments:
    • Managed funds approved by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE).  
    • Direct investments in New Zealand businesses approved by NZTE. These can now include businesses that rely on property to deliver their business model, such as those in technology, manufacturing, food and beverage, renewable energy, aged care, primary sector (including horticulture, forestry, agriculture, aquaculture), and infrastructure (including tourism, film, health, and education).

• Balanced Category:

  • Minimum Investment: NZD $10 million  
  • Investment Period: Minimum of 5 years  
  • Acceptable Investments:
    • Listed equities.
    • Philanthropy.
    • Property development (new residential developments to increase housing stock, and new or existing commercial or industrial developments that add value).  
    • Bonds (government, local government, and corporate).  
    • Investments acceptable under the Growth Category are also permitted.

Special Needs or Hidden Clauses:

• Source of Funds: Applicants must demonstrate the legitimate source of their investment funds or assets.
• Clean Background: Applicants must not have been investigated by the Serious Fraud Office or the New Zealand police for any offense resulting from business dealings, have no convictions for offenses involving dishonesty, and have never been involved in business fraud or financial impropriety.  
• Investment Transfer Timeline: Once the application is approved in principle, investors generally have 6 months to transfer and invest their funds in New Zealand, with a possible one-time 6-month extension under special circumstances.  
• NZTE Approval: Investments under the Growth Category (direct investments and managed funds) require approval from NZTE to be considered acceptable. Immigration New Zealand assesses Balanced Category investments.  

Length of Stay Requirements:

To be eligible for permanent residence, principal applicants must spend a minimum amount of time in New Zealand as a resident visa holder during their investment period:

• Growth Category: A minimum of 21 days in New Zealand over the 3-year investment period.  
• Balanced Category: A minimum of 105 days in New Zealand over the 5-year investment period.  

However, for the Balanced Category, the number of days required in New Zealand can be reduced if the applicant invests additional funds in acceptable Growth Category investments:

• For an additional NZD $1 million investment (total NZD $11 million), the stay requirement reduces by 14 days (to 91 days).  
• For an additional NZD $2 million investment (total NZD $12 million), the stay requirement reduces by 28 days (to 77 days).
• For an additional NZD $3 million investment (total NZD $13 million), the stay requirement reduces by 42 days (to 63 days).  

Language Requirements:

A significant change effective from April 1, 2025, is the removal of the English language requirement for applicants under the Active Investor Plus Visa.  

In summary, New Zealand's investment migration for 2025 under the Active Investor Plus Visa offers two distinct pathways with reduced minimum investment amounts compared to previous categories, a broader range of acceptable investments, and no English language requirement. The length of stay requirement varies between the Growth and Balanced categories, with an option to reduce the stay for the Balanced category with increased investment in Growth category assets. Applicants must still meet character and source of funds requirements.

2025 Tech Update: How to link your Google Gemini AI app with other Google Apps on your Apple iPhone?

21st, April, 2025:  Auckland, New Zealand. 
Blog posted by David Lim. TikTok, Instagram & Red Note

2025 Tech Update:

How to link your Google Gemini AI app with

other Google Apps on your Apple iPhone?

On your Apple iPhone, the Google Gemini AI app can integrate with several other Google apps to enhance its functionality and help you get things done more efficiently. Here are the Google apps that are currently compatible and how you can start using this function:   

Compatible Google Apps:

Based on the latest information, the Google Gemini app on your iPhone can connect with the following Google apps:

Gmail: Gemini can help you summarize emails, find specific information within your inbox, and even draft email replies. For example, you can ask Gemini to "summarize the latest email from Sarah about the project update" or "find the email where I discussed the meeting time with John."   

Google Maps: You can ask Gemini for directions, find nearby places, and get information about locations. For instance, you could say, "Find the nearest coffee shops open now" or "How long will it take to drive to the airport?"   

YouTube: Gemini can search for videos, summarize their content, and answer questions about them. You might ask, "Show me a video on how to bake a chocolate cake" or "What are the main points discussed in the latest Google product announcement video?"   

Google Drive: Gemini can help you find files in your Drive and summarize their content. For example, you could ask, "Find the presentation about the marketing strategy" or "Summarize the document titled 'Project Proposal'."   

Google Calendar: Gemini can access your calendar to help you schedule events, check your upcoming appointments, and get reminders. You could say, "Schedule a meeting with the team for tomorrow at 2 PM" or "What are my appointments for the rest of the week?"   

Google Keep: Gemini can create new notes and lists in Keep, and also retrieve information from your existing notes. For example, you could ask Gemini to "Create a shopping list with milk, eggs, and bread" or "Remind me what's on my to-do list for today."   

Google Tasks: Similar to Keep, Gemini can interact with your Google Tasks to help you manage your to-do items. You can ask it to add new tasks or check on your existing ones.   

How to Start Using This Function:

To enable Gemini to connect and interact with your other Google apps on your iPhone, follow these general steps:

Open the Gemini App: Launch the Google Gemini app on your iPhone.

Go to Settings: Tap on your profile icon (usually in the top right corner) to access the settings menu.

Find "Apps": Look for a section labeled "Apps," "Connected Apps," or something similar. This is where you manage which Google apps Gemini can access.

Enable Apps: You will likely see a list of compatible Google apps. Toggle the switch next to each app you want Gemini to be able to use. You might be asked to grant Gemini permission to access data from these apps.

Interact with Gemini: Once the apps are enabled, you can start including them in your prompts to Gemini. For example:

To check your Gmail: "Check my Gmail for any new messages about the conference."

To find a location on Maps: "Show me the route to the nearest Italian restaurant on Google Maps."

To search on YouTube: "Find a beginner's tutorial for playing the guitar on YouTube."

To find a file in Drive: "@Drive find my document about quarterly reports."

To add an event to Calendar: "@Calendar schedule a reminder for Friday at 10 AM to send out the newsletter."

To create a note in Keep: "@Keep create a note titled 'Grocery List' with items: apples, bananas, cereal."

Important Considerations:

Gemini Apps Activity: For Gemini to connect with other apps, you usually need to have "Gemini Apps Activity" turned on in your settings. This allows Google to store your interactions and the information from connected apps to provide more helpful responses. You can manage and review this activity in your Google Account settings.   

Specific Syntax: In some cases, you might need to use a specific syntax to explicitly tell Gemini to use a particular app, such as using "@" followed by the app name (e.g., "@Gmail").

Feature Availability: The integration features and the specific ways you interact with them might evolve over time as the Gemini app is updated. Keep an eye on announcements from Google for the latest features and functionalities.

Permissions: Ensure you understand and are comfortable with the permissions you grant to Gemini to access your data in other Google apps. You can usually manage these permissions in the Gemini app's settings.