New Zealand has developed a sophisticated, unrestrictive business environment that competes aggressively in world markets. Geographically New Zealand has the advantage of being the first country to start the trading day being midway between the USA and Asia. This advantage is further complemented with political stability and world class, business orientated, governance. The success of this has seen decreasing unemployment, soaring stock values and high business confidence. With Extensive free trade agreements and active governmental support, New Zealand has seen dynamic growth in the business market and technological capabilities of industries. With a thriving economy, New Zealand's standard of living has been ranked 20th on the 2006 Human Development Index having, over the years evolved from a regulated market to a liberalized free-trade economy. New Zealand trade-particularly in agricultural products-has been extensive and stable over the years. With new initiatives it has grown into a financial services powerhouse in the Pacific with regulations that add support to the industry. More and more international investors are now looking to New Zealand for investments and related services. |
