The visa category that gives wealthy investors residence in New Zealand was overhauled in 2022.
The farmer has been ordered to pay up over the exploitation of three migrant workers from Indonesia.
"We need to stop this revolving door type of approach we have."
"We need to ensure that New Zealanders are put to the front of the line for jobs."
There is hope for longer visits for overseas parents and grandparents.
Authorities said his trips showed he no longer needed protection in New Zealand.
Employers who break the rules are set to be named and shamed.
Fake visas are circulating, including one that appears to show the signature of US star Oprah Winfrey.
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