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DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE

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Data and AI Infrastructure - By the numbers

A natural advantage for accelerated demand.

The global data centre industry is expanding at unprecedented speed – yet established hubs are reaching limits on power, land and environmental capacity.

New Zealand offers a strategic alternative: a nation powered by 24/7 renewable energy, with extensive land available, a naturally cool climate, and a stable, low-risk operating environment.

A growing network of high‑capacity sub-sea cables connects New Zealand directly to Australia, the United States and the wider Pacific, ensuring the bandwidth, resilience and latency performance required for hyperscale and AI workloads.

With several major hyperscalers already established here, we’re fast becoming a green global data hub.

New Zealand has a clear commitment to sustainable growth, offering investors a transformative opportunity to develop our data and AI infrastructure. More than 88% of our electricity comes from renewable sources, the highest share in the Asia-Pacific region. We are now targeting 100% renewable energy by 2030. This positions new digital‑infrastructure on one of the world’s cleanest, most resilient grids.

By the Numbers

100%
renewable energy target by 2030
90%+
geothermal capacity factor
97%
political stability score in 2024
44.3G
combined pipeline capacity in 2025
AI & Data Centre Infrastructure

The investment opportunity

New Zealand offers investors access to three rapidly emerging digital market segments: physical infrastructure, data and AI services, and submarine communication cables.

Some of New Zealand's investment sectors

New Zealand's renewable energy sector

Global demand for renewables is skyrocketing, and New Zealand is perfectly positioned to meet it, thanks to our abundance of accessible resources generated by hydro, wind, solar and geothermal.
The potential for innovation in energy storage and smart grid technology will further enhance our ability to meet rising electricity demands, while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

With an established pipeline of ambitious projects already underway, spanning various renewable sectors, a cleaner energy future is firmly in our sights.

Learn more about New Zealand's cleantech sector

New Zealand is an emerging cleantech powerhouse. New Zealand is uniquely positioned to lead the world in cleantech innovation. Our commitment to sustainability is deeply embedded, driving us to seek brave new solutions and creating the ideal location to cultivate smart cleantech innovations. Our cleantech sector is underpinned by world-class R&D capabilities, scientific and engineering talent, and a nimble regulatory environment that encourages innovation.

Learn more about the opportunity to invest early into innovative intellectual property in a sector and region of growth.

Learn more about New Zealand's advanced transportation sector

New Zealand is a progressive nation built on exploration and ingenuity. New Zealand’s unique geography and innovative mindset make it the ideal testing ground for transportation technology and the perfect place to deploy and scale cutting-edge solutions. The advanced transportation sector not only offers exciting commercial opportunities, it could help tackle the world's greatest challenges – from sustainable urban development to climate change.

Our many global success stories – from Rocket Lab to our revolutionary winning America’s Cup boat designs – prove that New Zealand is the most innovative nation on the planet.

Next Steps

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