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Economic development

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.

COVID-19 data resources

We have been gathering data and information on the economic impact and recovery options of COVID-19, and data and statistics about managed isolation and quarantine in New Zealand.

  • Managed isolation and quarantine data
  • COVID-19 economic data

Economic Plan

The Economic Plan describes the Government’s vision for a productive, sustainable and inclusive economy. It articulates the key economic shifts we need to make to improve the wellbeing and living standards of all New Zealanders.

  • NZ economy moves from volume to value
  • People are skilled, adaptable and have access to lifelong learning
  • Deeper pools of capital are available
  • Strong and revitalised regions
  • Enable a step change for Māori and Pacific economies
  • Sustainable and affordable energy systems
  • Land and resource use
  • Transform our housing market

Just Transition

We have established a Just Transitions Unit to help share and coordinate the work of transitioning New Zealand to a low emissions economy.

Industry policy

The Government has launched a new approach to industry policy, aimed at growing more innovative industries in New Zealand and lifting the productivity, sustainability and inclusivity of our key sectors.

Digital economy

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.

  • Digital economy work
  • Digital economy research

Screen sector

We support the continuing success of New Zealand as a destination for screen activity, including film, television, digital effects and post-production work.

  • The benefits of the New Zealand screen industry
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  • Information about the New Zealand Screen Sector

Growing the food and beverage sector

New Zealand is a major food and beverage exporter, with the industry accounting for 46% of all goods and services exports.

  • Food and Beverage Information Project
  • Food Innovation Network

Māori economic development

We are the lead government agency responsible for coordinating the Crown Māori Economic Strategy and Action Plan.

  • He kai kei aku ringa: Strategy and action plan
  • Supporting Māori business

Pacific economic development

We support the economic development of Pacific communities by coordinating and facilitating development initiatives and working collaboratively with other government agencies.

  • Pacific Economic Strategy 2015-2021
  • Profiling Pacific success
  • Tabana Nius — Pacific Economic Strategy newsletter
  • Pacific people in the technology sector

Regional economic development

Government is investing in regionally focused initiatives to enhance economic development opportunities. We have a suite of Regional Economic Activity Tools that present social and economic data on our regions.

  • Provincial Development Unit
  • Modelled Territorial Authority Gross Domestic Product
  • Regional Economic Activity Tools

Sector reports series

The Sectors Reports Series and the New Zealand Sectors Dashboard provides up-to-date information on all the industry sectors that make up the New Zealand economy.

  • Forestry and wood processing spotlight report series

Major events

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.

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