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Last Updated: March 26, 2026

AI in New Zealand

OceaniaRank #21 of 50
58.7
AI Readiness Score
12% above global avg

Key AI Metrics

$0.15B

Private AI Investment (2024)

95% below global avg

Source: Stanford HAI
40%

Enterprise AI Adoption Rate

11% above global avg

Source: McKinsey / OECD
200

AI Patent Filings (Annual)

1,000 AI researchers

Source: USPTO / WIPO
8

AI Policies & Regulations

Laws, regulations, and policy instruments

Source: OECD AI Policy Observatory
1,000

AI Researchers

Estimated active AI/ML researchers in the country

Source: Stanford HAI
5

Notable AI Companies

Rocket Lab, Soul Machines, Halter, Imagr, UneeQ

Source: Crunchbase / CB Insights

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AI in New Zealand: Key Facts

  • Algorithm Charter for government AI
  • Soul Machines digital humans
  • Strong AI ethics focus
  • Small but innovative ecosystem

Other Countries in Oceania

Australia

60.1

$1.2B investment · 42% adoption

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