Chinese investment in New Zealand is growing, but slowly. 

The New Zealand China Council’s annual report shows China ranks 12th as a source of foreign investment in New Zealand, providing less than 1% of total inflows. 

Investment grew 9% a year between 2014 and 2024, but has flat lined since 2019. 

NZIER Principal Economist Chris Nixon told Ryan Bridge the problem is that investment is a long-term game, so other countries have a greater advantage.  

He says we've been trading with China for the last 20 years so it will take time for the relationship to build.  

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Chinese investment in New Zealand is growing, but slowly.&nbsp;
The New Zealand China Council’s annual report shows China ranks 12th as a source of foreign investment in New Zealand, providing less than 1% of total inflows.&nbsp;
Investment grew 9% a year between 2014 and 2024, but has flat lined since 2019.&nbsp;
NZIER Principal Economist Chris Nixon told Ryan Bridge the problem is that investment is a long-term game, so other countries have a greater advantage. &nbsp;
He says we've been trading with China for the last 20 years so it will take time for the relationship to build. &nbsp;
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Chris Nixon: NZIER Principal Economist on the slowing Chinese investment in NZ

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