Auckland is a technology and innovation hub with a range of investment opportunities across a variety of tech disciplines.

As New Zealand’s technology powerhouse, Auckland is an early adopter. Numerous companies use the city to develop and test new products, service the Asia-Pacific region and conduct research at our world-class facilities.

Auckland technology disciplines

  • Cyber security
  • Financial services and fintech
  • Health IT
  • Medical devices
  • ICT (SaaS, PaaS and IaaS)
  • Aerospace.

Why invest in Auckland’s technology sector

High-growth companies

A number of leading software companies are based in, or originated from, Auckland. Many have used highly scalable business models and have gone on to financial (and global) success. In 1993 Orion Health started in Auckland and has grown into an award-winning, global leader in healthcare information technology with its IT platforms used in over 30 countries.

Globally focused and resourceful

Because of Auckland’s small domestic market, our technology companies look at the bigger picture from day one. We’re also good at making the best use of the resources we have, which makes us highly economical and efficient.

World-class design capabilities

Auckland’s software developers and designers lead the world in their creative thinking and originality. The broad nature of the work in Auckland means that employees tend to be generalists and typically work in smaller development teams, leading to faster response times.

A strong technology ecosystem

Of all New Zealand ICT companies, 58 per cent are in Auckland. This is in part due to government and investor networks who are supporting the sector and helping build technology hubs, incubators and accelerators, such as the GridAKL innovation precinct at Wynyard Quarter.

 

Diverse research opportunities

Auckland’s universities and research facilities are completing a wide range of technology research and development.
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Wynyard Quarter Innovation Precinct

As the first of its kind in New Zealand, the innovation precinct in the Wynyard Quarter has been designed to foster clustering and knowledge sharing between ICT and digital companies. With the construction of new innovation hubs, such as GridAKL and AR/VR Garage, the precinct is helping to drive Auckland’s technology sector to new heights.


Companies in Auckland

Cyber security

 

Health IT
Medical device
Multinational ICT companies
Financial services
Aerospace

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MedTech Centre of Research Excellence

The MedTech Centre of Research Excellence is a translational research platform that turns basic research into applications for economic growth and healthcare outcomes.
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Centre for eHealth

The Centre for eHealth is committed to delivering effective change in the health and wellbeing of people and communities in New Zealand and around the world.
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Auckland Bioengineering Institute

The Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) is a cross-faculty research centre that applies mathematical and engineering sciences to biology and human physiology.
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Callaghan Innovation

Callaghan Innovation is a government agency supporting hi-tech businesses in New Zealand. Its purpose is to help New Zealand businesses succeed through technology.
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Medical Technology Association of New Zealand

The Medical Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ) is the leading industry body representing medical technology manufacturers, importers and distributors of medical devices in New Zealand.
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The Consortium for Medical Device Technologies (CMDT)

The Consortium for Medical Device Technologies was established to help grow the medical device industry in New Zealand.
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Industry associations
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Medical Technology Association of New Zealand

The Medical Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ) is the leading industry body representing medical technology manufacturers, importers and distributors of medical devices in New Zealand.
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The Consortium for Medical Device Technologies (CMDT)

The Consortium for Medical Device Technologies was established to help grow the medical device industry in New Zealand.
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Success stories
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Rocketlab

Rocketlab is on a mission to make space accessible for commercial companies. While headquartered in the United States, most operations are in New Zealand, and Auckland is its home base.
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Huawei

From its base in Auckland, Huawei Technologies (NZ) has helped grow the country’s telecommunications sector and has brought $100 million of equipment and services into New Zealand since 2005.


Talk to an Investment Specialist

Suzanne McKinnon
Investment Specialist, ICT & Financial Services

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