Promoting Auckland
Business and Investment
AucklandPlus is Auckland's regional economic development agency. We are the official investment agency of the Auckland region, and we will connect you to everything you need for business success through any of our seven cities and districts. Talk to us about investing in Auckland.
Auckland’s Business Advantage
Opportunity, infrastructure, people-talent and lifestyle - it's all here in the Auckland region.
- Auckland is the largest regional economy in the country positioned as an economic powerhouse of the Asia-Pacific region
- Auckland is the country's fastest growing region and is the world's gateway to New Zealand
- Auckland is well served by infrastructure for future business needs - utility services and telecommunications are of the highest standards and are cost competitive
- Auckland is home to two thirds of the country's top 200 companies and nearly a quarter of the world's Fortune 500 companies have a presence here
- The World Bank ranks New Zealand second of 155 countries for overall Ease of Doing Business, including a number one ranking for Protecting Investors
- Mercer's Quality of Living survey ranks Auckland the fifth best place to live in the world - ahead of Sydney and Melbourne.
Current Initiatives
The Metro Project
The Metro Project promotes action by transforming the region’s economic development strategy into a bold agenda and action plan. More
Visitor Strategy
Bringing the World to Auckland outlines a robust and compelling case for investment in Auckland’s visitor economy. More
Regional brand
A new regional brand will help define the essence of Auckland and will help the region articulate its value proposition clearly. More
Major Events
Major events create opportunities to showcase the region, highlight its unique attributes and make a meaningful economic contribution. More
Innovation
Innovation plays an important role in driving business growth. Auckland is well positioned to drive and lead innovation growth and development. 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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