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Get to know the place, its culture and what it means to do business here.
Overview
New Zealand (Aotearoa) sits at the heart of the South Pacific, made up of two main islands and hundreds of smaller ones. It is a modern, English-speaking democracy shaped by both British and Māori heritage, with deep family and trade ties across the wider Pacific — Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, the Cook Islands and Niue.
Culture
Māori culture — the haka, waiata (song), carving and the concept of manaakitanga (hospitality) — is central to national identity, alongside Pacific, European and Asian communities. Te Reo Māori is an official language, and events like Waitangi Day and Matariki (the Māori New Year) are widely celebrated.
Doing Business
New Zealand has an open, trade-driven economy known for agriculture (dairy, meat, wine), tourism, film and a growing tech sector. It ranks among the easiest countries in the world to start a business, with strong rule of law, transparent regulation and free-trade links across Asia-Pacific.
Economy & Markets
New Zealand’s markets are anchored by the NZX, the national stock exchange in Wellington, which lists the country’s largest companies across dairy, energy, healthcare, technology and infrastructure. Backed by a stable currency (NZD), transparent regulation and steady KiwiSaver investment flows, the NZX is the main gateway for investing in New Zealand and a benchmark for the wider Pacific.
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