New Zealand is set to massively increase the number of young Americans eligible to take part in the Working Holiday Maker Scheme from 1,000 to 5,000.

The New Zealand Working Holiday Scheme is a once in a lifetime opportunity that provides successful applicants with a visa that allows them to travel and work in the country for a maximum of 12 months, which is twice as generous as its Australian equivalent.

Announcing the increased quota for Americans, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said: "The increase in the quota ... (more)