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| Investing in New Zealand might be much easier | | | | New Zealand's Potential |
| thaninvesting in other western countries, thank to | | | | Some people may not be aware of the potential |
| theexcellent infrastructure, the low taxes and the | | | | of New |
| assistanceof the supportive NZ government. | | | | Zealand - after all, this seemingly sleepy island |
| Technological Face of New Zealand | | | | issometimes referred to as a suburb to the rest |
| New Zealand has a unique reputation within the | | | | of the world. |
| globalmarket place. This country offers a | | | | But if the potential for investment of New |
| complicated dichotomy -a technological savvy | | | | Zealand is overlooked, it's a serious mistake. New |
| environment with a laid backattitude. New | | | | Zealand offers a secure and inviting business |
| Zealanders are known for their ability to get | | | | environment. International investors are given an |
| things done, their wiliness to be on the | | | | opportunity to invest in highly specialized industries, |
| cutting-edge of technology, and their friendly, | | | | such as information and communications |
| welcoming attitudes. This combination comes | | | | technology, wood processing, biotechnology, niche |
| together to form an inviting environment for | | | | manufacturing, call centers, and screen production. |
| investment. | | | | With a highly educated work force, and a |
| New Zealand - All Wired Up | | | | welcoming corporate tax rate of 33% and either |
| New Zealand has made aggressive steps towards | | | | little or no capital gains tax, New Zealand offers |
| encouraging investment and advance technology | | | | the perfect platform for business investments. |
| interests. In fact, New Zealanders are notorious | | | | New Zealand has a proven track record for |
| for being early adopters of technology. New | | | | international investors - Australian investors have |
| Zealand has one of the highest investments in | | | | invested nearly 20 billion NDZ, the United Kingdom |
| information technology in proportion of GDP in the | | | | 7.3 billion NDZ, and the US 5.6 billion NDZ in New |
| world. New Zealand may be on the other side of | | | | Zealand business. New Zealand's efficient, market |
| the world, but the aggressive technological | | | | based economy makes business investment in |
| advances make New Zealand seem like a | | | | New Zealand straight-forward and efficient. New |
| next-door neighbor. | | | | Zealand offers a positive environment for |
| New Zealand has several sophisticated | | | | international investors, giving them an opportunity |
| telecommunicationaccess points, with companies | | | | to position themselves in innovative, high value |
| such as AT&T, British | | | | research and development. In fact, New Zealand |
| Telecom, Bell Atlantic, Sprint Cable & Wireless and | | | | offers 100% deductibility for research and |
| Telstra operating affiliate sites in New Zealand. In | | | | development expenses. |
| 2000, Southern Cross Cable established a | | | | New Zealand government is highly supportive |
| sophisticated fibre optic system through out New | | | | ofinternational investment in the New Zealand |
| Zealand, linking via satellite systems to San | | | | economy and is actively working to create |
| Francisco, Hawaii, Australia and Fiji. This high | | | | investment opportunities throughout New Zealand. |