Hi John and welcome to MoveToNZ.
It is very difficult to get to live permanently in NZ if you don't fit into their various categories and are wanting to retire there. As luck would have it, having just had a windfall might be your particular way in. You could investigate applying under the
Active Investor Migrant Category . It means tying up some of your money for 4 years, but maybe that's not a problem for you now. Have a read through and see what you think.
on your win.