Zealands

California’s rich paying $3M to escape state for New Zealand’s Southern Alps

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California’s rich paying M to escape state for New Zealand’s Southern Alps

Wealthy Californians are fleeing the Golden State’s punishing policies for the snow-capped Southern Alps in New Zealand. A surge of wealthy Americans, particularly Californians, are snapping up “golden visas,” where they pay at least NZ$5 million — roughly $2.9 million — to secure the right to live, work and study in the country, the Financial … Read more

Start your ski season in summer by sliding over to New Zealand’s ethereal Southern slopes

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Start your ski season in summer by sliding over to New Zealand’s ethereal Southern slopes

Ten thousand miles away, south of the equator, ski season has already come and gone. In Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand, spring is turning into summer. But if you want a slice of its otherworldly slopes next season, you’ll need to start planning upside down.  “The ski season seems to be getting later,” … Read more