New Zealand is ranked 1 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of New Zealand remained unchanged at 1 in 2019 from 1 in 2018. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in New Zealand.

New Zealand NZ: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data was reported at 1.000 NA in 2017. New Zealand NZ: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data is updated yearly, averaging 1.000 NA from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2017, with 1 observations. New Zealand NZ: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.World Bank.WDI: Business Environment. Ease of doing business ranks economies from 1 to 190, with first place being the best. A high ranking (a low numerical rank) means that the regulatory environment is conducive to business operation. The index averages the country's percentile rankings on 10 topics covered in the World Bank's Doing Business. The ranking on each topic is the simple average of the percentile rankings on its component indicators.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; ; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year. Data before 2013 are not comparable with data from 2013 onward due to methodological changes.

New Zealand NZ: Business Extent of Disclosure Index data was reported at 10.000 NA in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 10.000 NA for 2016. New Zealand NZ: Business Extent of Disclosure Index data is updated yearly, averaging 10.000 NA from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2017, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.000 NA in 2017 and a record low of 10.000 NA in 2017. New Zealand NZ: Business Extent of Disclosure Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.World Bank.WDI: Business Environment. Disclosure index measures the extent to which investors are protected through disclosure of ownership and financial information. The index ranges from 0 to 10, with higher values indicating more disclosure.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; Unweighted average; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.

New Zealand: Business freedom index (0-100): The latest value from 2025 is 89 points, an increase from 88 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 63 points, based on data from 174 countries. Historically, the average for New Zealand from 1996 to 2025 is 91 points. The minimum value, 81 points, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 100 points was recorded in 2006.

New Zealand NZ: Strength of Legal Rights Index: 0=Weak To 12=Strong data was reported at 12.000 NA in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 12.000 NA for 2016. New Zealand NZ: Strength of Legal Rights Index: 0=Weak To 12=Strong data is updated yearly, averaging 12.000 NA from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2017, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.000 NA in 2017 and a record low of 12.000 NA in 2017. New Zealand NZ: Strength of Legal Rights Index: 0=Weak To 12=Strong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.World Bank.WDI: Business Environment. Strength of legal rights index measures the degree to which collateral and bankruptcy laws protect the rights of borrowers and lenders and thus facilitate lending. The index ranges from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicating that these laws are better designed to expand access to credit.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; Unweighted average; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year. Data before 2013 are not comparable with data from 2013 onward due to methodological changes.

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Abstract

The World Bank Enterprise Survey (WBES) is a firm-level survey of a representative sample of an economy's private sector. The surveys cover a broad range of topics related to the business environment including access to finance, corruption, infrastructure, competition, and performance.

Geographic coverage

National coverage

Analysis unit

The primary sampling unit of the study is the establishment. An establishment is a physical location where business is carried out and where industrial operations take place or services are provided. A firm may be composed of one or more establishments. For example, a brewery may have several bottling plants and several establishments for distribution. For the purposes of this survey an establishment must make its own financial decisions and have its own financial statements separate from those of the firm. An establishment must also have its own management and control over its payroll.

Universe

The universe of inference includes all formal (i.e., registered) private sector businesses (with at least 1% private ownership) and with at least five employees. In terms of sectoral criteria, all manufacturing businesses (ISIC Rev 4. codes 10-33) are eligible; for services businesses, those corresponding to the ISIC Rev 4 codes 41-43, 45-47, 49-53, 55-56, 58, 61-62, 69-75, 79, and 95 are included in the Enterprise Surveys. Cooperatives and collectives are excluded from the Enterprise Surveys. All eligible establishments must be registered with the registration agency.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The WBES use stratified random sampling, where the population of establishments is first separated into non-overlapping groups, called strata, and then respondents are selected through simple random sampling from each stratum. The detailed methodology is provided in the Sampling Note (https://www.enterprisesurveys.org/content/dam/enterprisesurveys/documents/methodology/Sampling_Note-Consolidated-2-16-22.pdf). Stratified random sampling has several advantages over simple random sampling. In particular, it:

• produces unbiased estimates of the whole population or universe of inference, as well as at the levels of stratification
• ensures representativeness by including observations in all of those categories
• produces more precise estimates for a given sample size or budget allocation, and
• may reduce implementation costs by splitting the population into convenient subdivisions.

The WBES typically use three levels of stratification: industry classification, establishment size, and subnational region (used in combination). Starting in 2022, the WBES bases the industry classification on ISIC Rev. 4 (with earlier surveys using ISIC Rev. 3.1). For regional coverage within a country, the WBES has national coverage.

Note: Refer to Sampling Structure section in "The New Zealand 2023 World Bank Enterprise Survey Implementation Report" for detailed methodology on sampling.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

The standard WBES questionnaire covers several topics regarding the business environment and business performance. These topics include general firm characteristics, infrastructure, sales and supplies, management practices, competition, innovation, capacity, land and permits, finance, business-government relations, exposure to bribery, labor, and performance. Information about the general structure of the questionnaire is available in the Enterprise Surveys Manual and Guide (https://www.enterprisesurveys.org/content/dam/enterprisesurveys/documents/methodology/Enterprise-Surveys-Manual-and-Guide.pdf).

The questionnaire implemented in the New Zealand 2023 WBES included additional questions tailored for the Business Ready Report covering infrastructure, trade, government regulations, finance, labor, and other topics.

Response rate

Overall survey response rate was 4.6%.

Business Confidence in New Zealand increased to 67.10 points in November from 58.10 points in October of 2025. This dataset provides - New Zealand Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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The Scientific Research Services industry has grown modestly, supported by a steady boost in business-led research activity and sustained government incentives. Industry revenue is expected to climb at an annualised 2.1% through the end of 2025-26, reaching $2.4 billion, including a modest increase of 1.2% in 2025-26. The introduction of the Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) in 2019 has significantly contributed to this trend, driving private-sector demand and encouraging companies to outsource R&D functions to specialist providers. Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) have increasingly shifted towards commercially funded contracts, with some now deriving most of their revenue from business clients. This has diversified the industry’s client base and fuelled new investment in applied research capabilities. Government policies continue to play a key role in shaping industry activity. The Central Government (Te Kawanatanga o Aotearoa) has maintained a strong policy focus on raising R&D expenditure to 2.0% of GDP by 2028, alongside decarbonisation targets, accelerating demand for climate-related, environmental and sustainability research. Recent structural changes, including the consolidation of CRIs into new Public Research Organisations (PROs), aim to improve scientific research's coordination, funding and national impact. These reforms are set to strengthen long-term research capabilities and better align research delivery with national priorities. The shift towards digitally enabled research has also improved the operational flexibility of providers, with AI-powered modelling and cloud platforms reducing reliance on physical infrastructure and allowing smaller research providers to scale. Industry revenue is forecast to rise at a slower annualised rate of 1.8% through the end of 2030-31, reaching $2.7 billion. Increased commercialisation opportunities in agritech, biomedical science and sustainable development will support niche expansion. Rising demand for specialised services will continue to attract new entrants, particularly smaller firms and Maori-led research organisations. Even so, intensifying competition for skilled researchers and wage pressures may constrain profit margins. Still, industry profitability is expected to remain moderate, with profit as a share of revenue forecast to remain steady over the outlook period as efficiency gains offset heightened labour and compliance costs.

Business confidence, collected through surveys of business owners, is a widely used measure of economic performance. These measures play an essential role in shaping policy decisions, voter knowledge, and consumer behaviour. Yet in many countries, business interests are closely aligned with one political party. As a result, survey responses may reflect partisan orientations rather than objective assessments of the economy, potentially distorting their utility as economic measures. This paper examines that possibility in the case of Aotearoa New Zealand, demonstrating that survey responses reflect a systematic partisan bias. Using an original dataset of quarterly data from 1987-2024, we find that National-led governments systematically increase both the OECD Business Confidence Index and ANZ Business Confidence, while holding alternative explanations constant. Further, a National-led government explains 24.2 percent of variation of the OECD Business Confidence Index and 41.5 percent of ANZ's measure of business confidence. These findings illustrate that the ruling party influences how business owners perceive the economy. Therefore, our findings suggest that journalists and policymakers may need to exercise caution when interpreting business confidence surveys for the public.

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New Zealand Business Outlook Survey: Service: Business Confidence Index data was reported at 63.200 Point in Nov 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 56.600 Point for Oct 2025. New Zealand Business Outlook Survey: Service: Business Confidence Index data is updated monthly, averaging -15.100 Point from Feb 1991 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 387 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 84.000 Point in Feb 1994 and a record low of -66.500 Point in Mar 2020. New Zealand Business Outlook Survey: Service: Business Confidence Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by ANZ Bank New Zealand. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.S: Business Outlook Survey. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

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Techsalerator's Corporate Actions Dataset in New Zealand offers a comprehensive collection of data fields related to corporate actions, providing valuable insights for investors, traders, and financial institutions. This dataset includes crucial information about the various financial instruments of all 184 companies traded on the NZX* (XNZE).

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Top 5 used data fields in the Corporate Actions Dataset for New Zealand:

• Dividend Declaration Date: The date on which a company's board of directors announces the dividend payout to its shareholders. This information is crucial for investors who rely on dividends as a source of income.

• Stock Split Ratio: The ratio by which a company's shares are split to increase liquidity and affordability. This field is essential for understanding changes in share structure.

• Merger Announcement Date: The date on which a company officially announces its intention to merge with another entity. This field is crucial for investors assessing the impact of potential mergers on their investments.

• Rights Issue Record Date: The date on which shareholders must be on the company's books to be eligible for participating in a rights issue. This data helps investors plan their participation in fundraising events.

• Bonus Issue Ex-Date: The date on which a company's shares start trading without the value of the bonus issue. This information is vital for investors to adjust their portfolios accordingly.

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Top 5 corporate actions in New Zealand:

Infrastructure Projects: Corporate actions related to infrastructure development, such as transportation upgrades, renewable energy initiatives, and telecommunications advancements, are key contributors to New Zealand's economic growth and connectivity.

Tourism and Hospitality Investments: Corporate actions involving tourism-related ventures, including hotel developments, resort expansions, and destination marketing efforts, play a significant role in New Zealand's tourism industry.

AgriTech Innovation: Corporate actions focused on agricultural technology and innovation, including advancements in precision farming, sustainable practices, and value-added agricultural products, align with New Zealand's strong agricultural sector.

Green Energy Initiatives: Corporate actions aimed at transitioning to clean and sustainable energy sources, such as wind and solar power projects, reflect New Zealand's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.

Financial Technology (FinTech) Expansion: Corporate actions related to the growth of FinTech companies, online payment solutions, and digital banking services contribute to enhancing financial services and technology offerings in New Zealand.

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Top 5 financial instruments with corporate action Data in New Zealand

New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) Domestic Company Index: The main index that tracks the performance of domestic companies listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. This index provides insights into the performance of the New Zealand stock market.

NZX Foreign Company Index: The index that tracks the performance of foreign companies listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange, if foreign listings are present. This index gives an overview of foreign business involvement in New Zealand.

KiwiMart Supermarkets: A New Zealand-based supermarket chain with operations across various regions of the country. KiwiMart focuses on providing quality products to local communities and supporting local producers.

PacificFinance NZ: A financial services provider in New Zealand with a focus on inclusive finance and promoting financial literacy among diverse communities. The company aims to empower individuals and small businesses with accessible financial services.

EcoGrow Seeds: A leading producer and distributor of certified crop seeds in New Zealand, specializing in environmentally-friendly agricultural solutions that enhance crop yields and sustainability.

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Data fields included:

Dividend Declaration Date Stock Split Ratio Merger Announcement Date Rights Issue Record Date Bonus Issue Ex-Date Stock Buyback Date Spin-Off Announcement Date Dividend Record Date Merger Effective Date Rights Issue Subscription Price ‍

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