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Old 29-08-2007, 04:58 PM
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Hello,

Hopefully someone can offer me some help. I am a 37 year old American who is very interested in relocating to New Zealand. Although I do have extensive IT experience, I am more interested in changing professions. I would like to eventually purchase and run my own hostel. I have found a hostel that is currently for sale and I have been speaking to the current owner (a brit) about purchasing it. After some discussions he has agreed to allow me to lease the hostel for a year before deciding on whether or not to purchase it outright.

Now for the hard part, obtaining a work visa in order to do this. Although I would bring enough money with me to run/lease the business, I do not have $1,000,000. My IT skills might qualify me, however I do not plan on utilizing them in NZ (at least not at first). The Working Holiday Visa would be perfect, however I am over 30 years old. So do I have a chance? Which route would be my best bet?

Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Nick...
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