Articles tagged with Carmel Fisher
New Zealand’s Bold Strategy to Boost Foreign Investment and Economic Growth
1 day ago | 31 viewsThe New Zealand government recognizes that while the country excels in trade, it lags in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), which is crucial for boosting productivity, wages, and economic growth. To address this, the government has launched InvestNZ, a specialized Crown entity designed to attract and facilitate significant overseas investment by promoting New Zealand globally, supporting investors, and advising on policy improvements. InvestNZ targets key growth sectors with large-scale investment opportunities and aims to create a more competitive and resilient economy through increased capital inflows and stronger international partnerships.
Tags: Simon Bridges Rob Morrison Carmel Fisher David Tapsell Richard Hedley Mary MacLeod Ross George Robert Wall Charles Finny Catherine SavageInvest New Zealand Announces Inaugural Board to Boost Foreign Investment and Growth
1 day ago | 46 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced the inaugural board appointments for Invest New Zealand, a new agency established in July 2025 to attract high-quality foreign investment that drives innovation, economic growth, and job creation. The board, chaired by Rob Morrison with Carmel Fisher as deputy chair, brings extensive domestic and international expertise to support the agency's mission of engaging multinational corporations and investors, including those applying for the Active Investor Plus Visa. McClay expressed confidence that the new board will provide strong leadership to grow capital, production, jobs, and the overall economy.
Tags: Todd McClay Rob Morrison Carmel Fisher David Tapsell Richard Hedley Mary MacLeod Ross George Charles Finny Catherine Savage