Exemptions from the need for consent

Find out about the discretion to grant an exemption from the need for consent to invest in New Zealand, or from the definition of overseas person, associate or associated land.

If you are an apartment developer you can get an exemption certificate that allows an overseas person to buy an apartment as an investment without consent, before construction is complete.

Find out about the discretion to grant an exemption for an entity or entities from the definition of non-New Zealand government investor.

When you can apply for an exemption from farm land advertising requirements.

Find out about the transactions exempted from the need for consent.

Registers of exemption certificates for large residential development, transitional exemption certificates for large residential development, discretionary exemptions, and exemptions from the definition of non-New Zealand government investor.