Can digital nomads boost New Zealand's economy?

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Combining travel to distant countries with paid digital work is the dream of many. It is estimated that there are currently 4 million of these digital nomads worldwide. Source: Moment RF / Jose Martinez/Getty Images

New Zealand wants to get its ailing economy back on track with the help of “digital nomads.” Relaxed visa rules are intended to boost the tourism sector and flush money into the country. In doing so, however, the country is overlooking a number of obstacles.

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Published 3 February 2025 4:49pm

By Barbara Barkhausen

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New Zealand wants to get its ailing economy back on track with the help of “digital nomads.” Relaxed visa rules are intended to boost the tourism sector and flush money into the country. In doing so, however, the country is overlooking a number of obstacles.

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Can digital nomads boost New Zealand's economy?

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New Zealand wants to get its ailing economy back on track with the help of “digital nomads.” Relaxed visa rules are intended to boost the tourism sector and flush money into the country. In doing so, however, the country is overlooking a number of obstacles.

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New Zealand wants to get its ailing economy back on track with the help of “digital nomads.” Relaxed visa rules are intended to boost the tourism sector and flush money into the country. In doing so, however, the country is overlooking a number of obstacles.

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