I got my resident visa in Jan 2014 and activated it sometime in May 2014. I have flown to NZ and stayed there for a week before I returned to Singapore. I would be returning to NZ in Nov/Dec and would stay there for 2 years before applying for Permanent Resident. I am currently looking at the following 2 commitments to New Zealand so as to meet the requirements for a Permanent Resident Visa. However, I have a few questions to ask. I hope that you can help.

(1) Established or purchased the business operating in New Zealand
Qn: Does franchising a 30K business consider as establishing/purchasing a business in NZ? For a start, I will manage the franchised business.

(2) Own a minimum 25 percent shareholding in an existing business in New Zealand
Qn: What is the minimum amount that I need to invest in that 25 percent shareholding in order to meet the requirements for a PR visa?

Thank you.