Overseas investment
Realising the benefits of overseas investment, while protecting New Zealand’s sensitive land and assets
The Overseas Investment Office administers New Zealand’s overseas investment laws. In general, overseas people who are not residents cannot buy homes to live in, but other investment opportunities are available.
The investing in New Zealand graphic gives an overview of investment opportunities in New Zealand.
Investing in New Zealand graphic
You can also select from the options below to find out more and apply for consent to invest.
Changes to the Overseas Investment Act
Four key amendments have been introduced in June 2020.
Coming up: New investor test
One home to live in
Certain overseas people can apply for OIO consent to buy one New Zealand home and live in it.
Developing or investing in residential land
New Zealand encourages investment in residential land and offers several ways to do this.
