Economic Transformation Agenda

The Economic Transformation Agenda seeks to progress New Zealand to a high income, knowledge-based market economy, which is both innovative and creative, and provides a unique quality of life to all New Zealanders.

Economic Transformation is a cross-departmental effort led by the Ministry of Economic Development. It comprises five themes: growing globally competitive firms, world class infrastructure, innovative and productive workplaces, Auckland as an internationally competitive city, and environmental sustainability.

Key areas of current and future work include:

• Improving the business environment and national innovation system
• Internationalising business through exports and investment offshore
• Reviewing business tax and regulatory frameworks
• Improving linkages between firms, Crown
• Research Institutes and Tertiary Education Institutes
• Improving capital markets, savings and investment
• Developing affordable, high-speed ICT infrastructure
• Securing the supply of the country’s gas and electricity
• Investing in transport infrastructure
• Increasing foundation skills, workplace management and leadership skills
• Up-skilling the workforce and supporting top talent
• Developing an agreed vision and plan for Auckland, including creating a legacy from the Rugby World Cup 2011
• Investing in Auckland’s infrastructure, labour market and environment
• Addressing climate change, sustainable water and sustainable land management issues.

Further information can be found on the Ministry of Economic Development website.