Economics and statistics

New Zealand is an open, diversified economy with a strong service sector (finance, education, ICT, tourism), competitive agribusiness (dairy, meat, wine, kiwi) and wood processing.

The consumer market is highly digitalized: cashless payments in NZD, e-commerce and mobile banking are widespread.

Transport and logistics are tied to the ports of Auckland, Tauranga and Littleton; sustainability is complemented by green energy and environmental standards.

The gambling industry occupies a small share of GDP, but provides stable tax and targeted deductions through gambling duty and Problem Gambling Levy, and also creates employment in casino complexes and a Class 4 network of machines (pubs/clubs).

The online offer is limited to publicly authorized TAB NZ (betting, horse racing) and Lotto NZ (lotteries), which concentrates revenue and control in the legal perimeter.

The focus is on AML/CFT, eKYC, and harm reduction programs; demand is supported by tourism, events and a robust consumer sector.