Overseas Investment Office

The Overseas Investment Office (OIO) assesses applications from overseas persons who intend investing in sensitive New Zealand assets.

Consent to buy property, securities or shares. more...

Vendor obligations and effect on transactions. more...

Making an application

Resources for interpreting the Overseas Investment Act 2005, the Overseas Investment Regulations 2005, timeframes, fees and how to present an application. more...
Decisions summaries & statistics

Find decision summaries and statistics dating back to 2005. more...
About the OIO

Contact the OIO, find out how the OIO administers the New Zealand government's investment policies, and review the OIO's legislation and delegated powers, news and history. more...