As a young country, New Zealand has always been dependant on overseas capital to finance the development of its economy.  This is still the case today.
Over the last few years overseas investors have achieved some of the best returns in the world from investing in New Zealand.  With a strong and appreciating currency, the highest real interest rates in the OECD, annual growth rates between 3-5%, and inflation kept below 3% through legislation, a stable currency, New Zealand offers a safe and secure environment for overseas investors.  This has attracted many foreign investors to invest in the country.

While the New Zealand economy continues to expand its manufacturing base, it is still largely dependent on the agriculture sector as the main source of foreign exchange.  However, the economy over the last 20 years has become increasing diversified, with strong growth in fishing, tourism, horticulture, manufacturing and timber sectors.  There are opportunities for investment in many areas in the economy.

Located in the bottom of the Pacific Rim, New Zealand is well located to take advantage of exporting to the strong-growing Asian economies.  The Government is in the final stages of negotiating a free-trade agreement with China and other Asian economies, modeled on the successful free-trade agreement it has with Singapore.

The New Zealand economy is one of the most deregulated in the OECD, and rated the easiest country in the world to conduct business.  Costs have been contained through sound fiscal policies, allowing New Zealand manufactures have a competitive advantage over its nearest neighbour, Australia.
New Zealand has had a stable political environment for many years that has been business-friendly.  While there are regulations to protect the environment from abuse, and laws to protect basic workers rights, these are much less regulated than in Germany.

Like most economies, New Zealand also has some risks.  The level of consumer debt has increased rapidly, and their has been a deterioration in the current account, which has forced the reserve bank to increase interest rates to reduce the rate of growth and correct some distortions in the domestic economy.  New Zealand has the lowest level of unemployment in the OECD (just over 3%), which has created a tight labour market.

New Zealand is largely made up of small to medium size family run businesses.  The New Zealand Government encourages investment into new enterprises, especially for migrants wishing to make New Zealand their home. 

gotoNZ will provide independent information on investment opportunities and the New Zealand economy. We will provide information on business opportunities for Germans wishing to migrate to New Zealand under the Long-term Business Visa Category.

For further information on investing in New Zealand, please contact us.