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Economic growth
We focus on improving the well-being of New Zealanders by supporting our economy to become more productive, resilient and sustainable. We use our expertise in funds management, tourism, major events, firm-level investment, SMEs, digital technology impacts and other priority sectors to support the government’s objectives.
Going For Growth sets out the approach the Government is taking to make New Zealand’s economy grow faster, to increase living standards and opportunities for all New Zealanders.
MBIE has commissioned research on how Aotearoa New Zealand can reduce emissions, and lift the value derived from our biological resources.
- Emerging and future platforms in New Zealand’s bioeconomy
- Impacts of circular approaches on emissions, jobs, and other factors
- Barriers, enablers and approaches for a more circular economy
- International developments and implications for Aotearoa New Zealand
- Digital technologies, digital twins
- Mapping emissions and waste data in the manufacturing sector
- Situational analysis of New Zealand’s bioeconomy
The Government is enabling New Zealand to become a thriving digital nation — where our people, businesses and government are all using technology to drive innovation, improve productivity, and enhance quality of life for all New Zealanders.
New Zealand is a major food and beverage exporter, with the industry accounting for 46% of all goods and services exports.
The Government works in partnership with the event sector to support New Zealand’s growing reputation as an attractive destination for major events of global significance.
The Government is delivering Māori economic growth through Going for Growth and Going for Growth with Māori | Tōnui Māori.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) commissioned research on the critical success factors that promote financial capability amongst Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. This qualitative research also identifies barriers to Pacific communities’ uptake of financial capability programmes.
Government is investing in regionally focused initiatives to enhance economic development opportunities. Kānoa - Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit (Kānoa - RDU) has been established to support delivery of these commitments. We also have a suite of Regional Economic Activity Tools that present social and economic data on our regions.
We support the continuing success of New Zealand as a destination for screen activity, including film, television, digital effects and post-production work.
The Māori economy is key to the wellbeing of Māori. It is a significant, and increasingly important contributor to the wider economy of New Zealand.
A report comparing Ngāi Tūhoe’s interpretation of the economy against orthodox economic frameworks, by economist Shamubeel Eaqub (of Sense Partners).
On this page you will find links to previous Economic Development initiatives and plans.