NZ-China investment report launch

Revisiting bilateral investment in a shifting global environment

New Zealand and China enjoy a strong two-way trade relationship, underpinned by our groundbreaking bilateral free trade agreement signed in 2008.

But despite the scale of this economic relationship, previous New Zealand China Council research revealed a more modest picture when it comes to two-way investment.

Our latest report—Invested Interests – An Update on the New Zealand–China Investment Relationship 2025— takes a fresh look at the current state of play. Is our investment relationship with China living up to its full potential? And what are the opportunities and barriers facing future two-way investment?

Produced by the New Zealand China Council Te Kaunihera o Aotearoa me Haina in collaboration with the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER), the report draws on data from 2014 to 2024 and includes:

• Updated data on bilateral investment flows
• A review of current New Zealand and China’s investment policy settings
• Case studies of Chinese investment in New Zealand
• Insights on investor migration
• New Zealand investment in China

Join us for the in-person launch of our report. The authors will present key insights, followed by a panel discussion, networking and light refreshments.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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