Update to threshold for Australian investors

On 1 January 2027, the significant business assets threshold for Australian investors will be updated.

Australian non-government and government investments in significant business assets do not require consent under the Overseas Investment Act 2005 if they are under certain thresholds.

These thresholds must be adjusted each year if calculations, made in accordance with formulae set out in regulations 99(3) and 101(3) of the Overseas Investment Regulations 2005, produce an amount greater than the previous year’s amount.

Based on the above calculations, the thresholds for the period 1 January 2027 to the close of 31 December 2027 will increase to:

• NZ $697 million, if the investor is an Australian non-government investor; and
• NZ $146 million, if the investor is an Australian government investor.

See the notice which was gazetted on 28 October 2026:
Notice Made Under Regulation 103(3) of the Overseas Investment Regulations 2005 - 2026-go6295 | New Zealand Gazette