Promoting Auckland
Business and Investment
AucklandPlus is Auckland's regional economic development agency. We are the region's official investment agency, and we will connect you to everything you need for business success through any of our seven cities and districts.
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Auckland’s Business Advantage
Opportunity, infrastructure, people-talent and lifestyle - it's all here in the Auckland region...
- The largest regional economy in the country, an economic powerhouse of the Asia-Pacific region
- The world's gateway to New Zealand it is country's fastest growing region
- Well served by infrastructure for future business needs - utility services and telecommunications are of the highest standards and cost competitive
- Home to two thirds of the country's top 200 companies and nearly a quarter of the world's Fortune 500
- Ranked fourth best place to live in the world - ahead of Sydney and Melbourne, by Mercer's Quality of Living survey.
New Zealand is ranked second of 155 countries for overall Ease of Doing Business, including a number one ranking for Protecting Investors by the World Bank.
Click here to read the Auckland Regional Economic Monitor (June 2009)
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Current Initiatives
Brand Auckland - launched
For the first time Auckland has a brand to promote the whole region as a destination to visit, live, work, invest, study and do business. More >>
The Metro Project
The Metro Project promotes action by transforming the region’s economic development strategy into a bold agenda and action plan. More >>
Bringing the World to Auckland
A robust and compelling case for investment in Auckland’s visitor economy. More >>
Auckland as a major events centre
Major events create opportunities to showcase the region, highlight its unique attributes and make a meaningful economic contribution. More >>
Innovating Auckland
Auckland is driving and leading economic growth and development through innovation. More>>
News Updates
Movie filmed in Auckland premieres in Belgium
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Top Tips: Better by Design
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Auckland retains top five ranking
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New Zealand is ranked 5th on world economic freedom index
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New Zealand is ranked 10th in the world for ease of complying with business tax regimes
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The latest Auckland Business and Economy Update has been released
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New Zealand has been judged least corrupt country in the world
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The Metro Action Plan for Auckland was launched on Friday 6th October 2006
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New Zealand has been voted second-best country in the world by readers of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller (UK) magazine
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'Auckland, do big things or remain small fry' - international report
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AucklandPlus is being launched as the region's official investment agency, dedicated to promoting the Auckland region's business and investment opportunities worldwide.
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The Advisory Board for the newly established Regional Economic Development Unit features a solid line up of professionals with national and international experience.
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