Highlights
At 31 March 2008, Australia was the source of 31.7 percent of foreign investment in New Zealand and the destination of 28.0 percent of New Zealand's investment abroad.
At 31 March 2008, Australia was New Zealand's main source of direct investment, while the USA and the UK were New Zealand's main sources of portfolio investment.
At 31 March 2008, 92.2 percent of New Zealand's foreign currency external debt was hedged.
The finance and insurance industry continues to dominate holdings of New Zealand's international assets and liabilities.
Geoff Bascand
Government Statistician
25 September 2008
ISSN 1178-0223