While you still must be mindful of bank "bail in" provisions both in NZ and elsewhere, having hard assets or assets that produce income is your safest bet. These asstes should be as unencumbered as possible.

A NZ Trust will grant you protection under NZ Law.This means that while the trust may be required to remain transparant, It sits under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of New Zealnd.

If your NZ Based busines is profitible, employees New Zealanders, and is deemed a benefit to the NZ Economy, you may be able to enter NZ Under the various business/investment migrant categories offered by Immigration NZ

You will likely be able to open and operate most types of businesses provided you establish your businesses appropriately under ther correct regulatory regime and seek all potential applicable permits and/or licenses.

In addition to Income Tax and Personal tax, there is a Goods and Service Tax which acts as a sales tax, there are also multiple regulations each particular induxstry operate under that may charge additional levys. Having a good NZ Based Accountant is vital

You will be required to open a NZ Bank Account, Register with our tax authority, the IRD, and ensure that the property is not deemed "sensitive land" under the Overseas Investment Office Definition of "Sensitive Land"

Yes, NZ has many areas where real estate has not reached frothy levels, however, many of these regions have weak employment and economic activity