Kia ora John Luke,

Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 request (the Act) to NZTE, received 19 April, 2023 requesting:

Dear New Zealand Trade and Enterprise,

I noted, https://business.scoop.co.nz/2023/04/03/...

" Ora Pharm, a leading medical cannabis company, has become one of the first approved direct investments under the New Investor Visa category in New Zealand"

Can you please confirm if this statement is true and on what date they have been formally approved.

"To date, there have been 15 companies approved as acceptable investments under the new visa scheme." please provide all approved company's name to date as at 19 April 2023.

As of today, 19 April 2023, how many direct investment you have approved and how many are still waiting for assessment. Also, how many you have declined.

In accordance with the Act, NZTE will make a decision on your request as soon as reasonably practicable and within 20 working days of 19 April 2023. The latest date for a decision on your request is 18 May 2023.

Kind regards
Lauren

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Dear New Zealand Trade and Enterprise,

I noted, https://business.scoop.co.nz/2023/04/03/...

" Ora Pharm, a leading medical cannabis company, has become one of the first approved direct investments under the New Investor Visa category in New Zealand"

Can you please confirm if this statement is true and on what date they have been formally approved.

"To date, there have been 15 companies approved as acceptable investments under the new visa scheme." please provide all approved company's name to date as at 19 April 2023.

As of today, 19 April 2023, how many direct investment you have approved and how many are still waiting for assessment. Also, how many you have declined.

Yours faithfully,

john luke

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Kia ora John Luke,

 

Please find attached the response to your OIA request.

 

Kind regards,

Lauren

 

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