economy
'Every dollar is mobile': California's rich snap up New Zealand 'golden visas'
Applications for indefinite right to work, live and study in the country have risen after rules were eased

TL;DR
- Applications for New Zealand's golden visas have risen significantly.
- Wealthy individuals, especially from California, are driving this trend.
- The easing of immigration rules has facilitated the increase in applications.
- Successful applicants gain indefinite rights to work, live, and study in New Zealand.