NZ is regarded as one of the best countries in the world to live in, and Wellington is regarded as the best city in NZ. Of course we can attract good players. The competitions we're competing with internationally often are often in financial strife or are in parts of the world which aren't great to live in, and we have net positive migration from Australia which isn't just returning Kiwis but also Australians moving here for a superior quality of life.
All of your arguments above would be spot on for foreign recruitment drive for Yellow Fever...
May not be enough to recruit new players to the Nix.