New Zealand Economic Insight

October 2025

Inflation

New Zealand’s annual inflation rate sits at 3.0% (Q3 2025) — near the upper bound of the Reserve Bank’s 1–3% target range, driven mainly by electricity, rent, and local government charges.

Trade & Regional Outlook

The upgraded AANZFTA (ASEAN–Australia–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement) has officially taken effect, strengthening regional trade ties and reducing non-tariff barriers.

Investment Climate

The government’s new Business Investor Visa and more flexible residency rules aim to attract high-value international investors and boost business engagement.

Migration Trends

As of December 2024, net migration loss to Australia reached around 30,000 people, one of the highest in a decade, reflecting structural differences in wages and living costs between the two nations.

Outlook

Beyond migration, New Zealand is entering a phase of economic recalibration and transition.

Balancing quality of life, wage growth, and talent development will be vital over the next 3–5 years.

Disclaimer

This post is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.

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通膨現況

紐西蘭最新通膨率為 3.0%（2025 年第 3 季），位於央行 1–3% 目標區間上緣。主要上漲項目包括電價、房租及地方稅費，顯示物價壓力仍未完全緩解。

區域經貿趨勢

升級版 AANZFTA（東協—澳洲—紐西蘭自由貿易協定） 已正式生效，強化紐西蘭與亞太夥伴的貿易聯繫，並降低非關稅障礙。

投資與簽證環境

政府近期推出 Business Investor Visa（商業投資簽證），並放寬高資產投資者居留規範，以吸引更多全球投資者進入紐西蘭市場。

人口流動

截至 2024 年 12 月，紐西蘭對澳洲的年度淨遷出人數約 3 萬人，為近十年高位，反映兩國薪資結構與生活成本差異下的結構性流動。

展望未來

這不僅是人口移動的議題，更反映紐西蘭當前的經濟調整與轉型期。

如何在生活品質、薪資成長與人才培育之間取得平衡，將是未來 3–5 年 的關鍵課題。

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