1. New Zealand Economy and Industries
Scott Bell and Alex Tritz

2. Economy Then Traditionally depended on exports from agriculture
Restructuring in the 1990s reduced the government’s role in economy and released some debt
In 20th Century switched from a state-controlled economy to a more market-oriented one
Depend on dairy, meat, wool etc

3. Economy Now
Manufacturing is the main employment- twice as many as agriculture
Financial, insurance and business services are a big part of the economy
Tourism is the fastest growing sector of the economy
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $17,700 USD
GDP measures the national output for a country’s economy
Total market value for goods and services produced in a calendar year
Now one of the most open economies in the world

4. Economy Now (Cont.)
Australia is the largest trading partner with New Zealand
Free trading
United States is the second-largest
13% of all imports are from the US
Also trades with Japan, United Kingdom, People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Korea

5. Economy

6. Industries Agriculture Dairy Industry Wine Tourism Filmmaking Sports
Research

7. Agriculture Important for exports Dairy
1/6 of New Zealand’s exports are from a dairy cow
Over 4 million dairy cows
Sheep
Used to make up 1/3 of exports
Used to be said that New Zealand had 20 times more sheep than humans
Cattle
Much of it is used for American hamburgers
Deer, goats and pigs
Poultry
Bees
Crops
Fruits and Vegetables
Vineyards
Cows- mostly in the North Island
Sheep- wool used mainly for carpets. Also use the meat. More in the south island
Bee farms- healing honey
Crops- wheat and barley
Fruits and Vegetables- Kiwi and Apples

8. Dairy Industry New Zealand’s biggest export earner All-grass farming
Large-scale processing
High research and development
Milk powders, butter, cheese, ice cream

9. Dairy Industry

10. Wine Industry Good soil, climate and water for vineyards
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is most famous
Maritime climate
Most vineyards on the coast
Sun warms during the day and ocean breezes cool at night
Gives wine a distinct taste
Amount of vineyards doubled in the 90s which increased the exports

11. New Zealand Sports Major Sports Minor Sports National Sport: Rugby
Cricket
Netball (similar to basketball)
Soccer
Minor Sports
Golf
Tennis
Rowing
Sailing
Skiing
Snowboarding
National Sport: Rugby
Netball - top female sport in New Zealand

12. All Blacks New Zealand National Rugby Team Ranked 1st in the world
Named after their all black jerseys
Home matches are played at the Super 14 teams’ stadiums

13. All Blacks Perform traditional Māori dance called the Haka
Begin each match with this dance
Tradition began in 1884
Different Haka dances performed over years
2005 controversy - Kapa o Pango

14. Super 14 5 New Zealand teams compete Blues Chiefs Crusaders
Eden Park, Auckland (45,500)
Chiefs
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton (30,000)
Crusaders
AMI Stadium, Christchurch (40,000)
Highlanders
Carisbrook, Dunedin (38,500)
Hurricanes
Westpac Stadium, Wellington (40,000)

15. Film Making Films TV Shows King Kong
Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
The Last Samurai
Lord of the Rings trilogy
TV Shows
Xena: Warrior Princess
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

16. Film Making High Cost for production Fewer local productions
In 2003 the New Zealand government receives a 12.5% rebate for all international productions over $10.25 million (U.S.)
Supports local films

17. Trade Relations Top trade exports by country
Australia 19.6%
USA 14.3%
Japan 11.4%
Closer Economics Relations (CER)
Free trade in goods and most services with Australia
EU - European Nations
ASEAN – Association of South East Asian Nations

18. Trade Relations Top imports by country Australia 28.6% Japan 10.7%
USA 10%
China 6.6%
EU - European Nations
ASEAN – Association of South East Asian Nations

19. Trade Relations Top Export Products Major Exporter of Aluminum
Dairy
Meat
Wood/Forestry Products
Fish
Major Exporter of Aluminum
One of the largest industries in the New Zealand nation
Top Import Products
Machinery
Vehicles
Oil & Fuels
Electronics
Tiwai Point Aluminum Smelter located on the southern point of the South Island

20. References www.sparc.org.nz/research_policy/participation-in-sport
Wine Industry
Dairy Industry
Economy