A great place for business
The inbuilt advantages of a fertile land and a well-educated, flexible workforce plus governments committed to growth and innovation combine to make New Zealand a great place for business.
New Zealand is the hidden secret.
The attractions of New Zealand’s business environment are recognised in a wide range of international indicators. For example:
- The World Bank’s 'Doing Business 2020' report ranked us the world’s easiest country to do business in
- The Legatum Institute ranked us second overall in its overall Prosperity Index
- Forbes ranked us fifth on its Best Countries for Business 2019
- Milkin’s Global Opportunity Index ranked us the world’s third most attractive destination for investors in 2016
Doing Business 2020 | World Bank
Prosperity Index | Legatum Institute
Best Countries for Business 2019 | Forbes
Global Opportunity Index | Milkin
Where business and lifestyle combine
Along with great investment and entrepreneurial opportunities New Zealand offers the attractions of wide-open spaces and world-beating lifestyle, adventure and recreational opportunities for you, your partner and family.
Imagine a place where you can work to the highest professional standards, then in half an hour or less be relaxing on a beach or boat, hiking through beautiful native bush, pounding down a mountain bike track or just chilling with friends in your back garden over a fine New Zealand wine. That’s what you can look forward to when you bring your funds and skills to New Zealand.
Go-ahead economy
The New Zealand economy recovered well after the 2008/09 recession, which was shallow compared to other advanced economies. Annual growth has averaged 2.1% since March 2010, demonstrating the economy's resilience.
Looking ahead, the Government expects average growth for 2020 will come in at over 2.3%, and is expected to reach 2.6% in 2021.
Find out more about New Zealand's economy.
