At the “New Zealand Infrastructure Investment Summit,” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon presented New Zealand as a beacon of stability in an otherwise turbulent global environment.
Speaking in Auckland, Luxon emphasized the country’s long standing reputation for social and political steadiness, positioning it as an appealing destination for investors seeking security in volatile times.
With an eye on the 2026 election, Luxon’s center-right administration is focused on increasing foreign direct investment to propel economic growth.
The government is actively reducing bureaucratic obstacles and fast-tracking approvals across major sectors, including transportation, energy, housing, and mining.
Additionally, New Zealand’s Minister of Immigration Erica Stanford touched on the adjustment of immigration policies, which further underscores the nation’s resolve to attract both investors and the skilled workforce necessary for economic advancement.
While avoiding any mention of U.S. President Donald Trump or recent trade tariffs, Luxon reiterated New Zealand’s reliance on free trade as fundamental to its economic prosperity.
In New Zealand, free trade is not merely a concept, it is the cornerstone of the country’s success, he declared, highlighting the commitment to a rules-based international order that enables small countries to flourish.
