Investment opportunities
As a young country that is amongst the most distant from world markets in geographical terms, New Zealand has become adept at finding creative solutions to a range of problems. A unique culture of innovation and adaptability is propelling the country into world leadership in many fields. Learn about New Zealand’s globally competitive industries by browsing the categories below.
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Biotechnology
New Zealand’s ability to add value to agricultural products by applying biological knowledge has led to world-leading capabilities in agricultural technology, animal health, food technology and human health, including medical devices.
» Read more about New Zealand’s biotechnology industry
» Get in touch with our biotechnology specialist
Clean technology
In a world where a price on carbon pollution and general energy efficiency is inevitable, New Zealand is uniquely positioned to capture opportunities and become a leader in clean fuels, materials and technologies for this new economy.
» Read more about New Zealand’s clean technology industry
» Get in touch with our clean technology specialist
Food and beverage
New Zealand is internationally recognised for producing safe, excellent quality food. We deliver the confidence and innovation your customers seek – and we do it with significantly lower costs than other markets.
» Read more about New Zealand’s food and beverage industry
» Get in touch with our food and beverage specialist
High value manufacturing
Manufacturing in New Zealand is characterised by skilled specialists designing and manufacturing innovative products that integrate value added components (intellectual property, software, electronics and sensors etc) into extremely precise and flexible low-volume manufacturing processes.
» Read more about New Zealand’s high value manufacturing industry
» Get in touch with our high value manufacturing specialists
Information and communication techonologies
New Zealand’s information and communication technologies (ICT) industry includes areas as diverse as wireless infrastructure, software, health IT, transport and logistics technologies, digital content, payments, geospatial and communications technology.
» Read more about New Zealand’s ICT industry
» Get in touch with our ICT specialist
Infrastructure
New Zealand is an exciting place to do great projects, a fantastic environment to invest in and a wonderful place for you and your people to work.
» Read more about New Zealand’s infrastructure opportunities
» Get in touch with our industry specialist
Petroleum and minerals
New Zealand is an exciting place to do great projects, a fantastic environment to invest in and a wonderful place for you and your people to work.
» Read more about New Zealand’s petroleum and minerals industries
» Get in touch with our industry specialist
Venture capital and private equity
New Zealand’s funds market is poised for growth with an established pipeline of opportunities and a reputation as a hot bed of innovation-inspired entrepreneurship.
» Read more about New Zealand’s venture capital and private equity industries
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Active government support for investment
The New Zealand Government actively supports an environment that enables international investors to relocate, and/or collaborate with New Zealand companies. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise provides support for international investors.
Read more in the investment services section
