Thinking about expanding into Australia? Discover why more than 1100 New Zealand-owned businesses have already chosen City of Moreton Bay.
This content was prepared by Invest Moreton Bay and is being published by The New Zealand Herald as Advertorial.
For New Zealand businesses considering the Australian market, location, connectivity and practical local support can make all the difference.
City of Moreton Bay, located immediately north of Brisbane, is a strategic gateway into Australia’s growing South East Queensland market.
As New Zealand works towards doubling export value by 2034, Australia remains a major market for businesses looking to expand across the Tasman.
Big opportunities, closer than you think
Just 20 minutes from Brisbane Airport and 30 minutes from the Port of Brisbane, City of Moreton Bay offers strong national and international connections, land ready for development, more space and more affordable options than Sydney, and better connectivity than Melbourne.
Home to more than 532,000 residents, 176,000 local jobs and a $27 billion economy, the city is projected to grow to a $40 billion economy by 2041.
Businesses can access industrial, manufacturing and commercial opportunities, an expanding customer base, valuable research partnerships and a skilled, growing workforce.
Investment opportunities across growing industries
Across advanced manufacturing, defence, artificial intelligence and technology, food and agribusiness, tourism, sport and events, Moreton Bay offers pathways for investment and collaboration.
Significant investment in infrastructure and industry precincts is gathering pace, and being host city of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is creating further opportunities across South East Queensland and Moreton Bay.
Assets including University of the Sunshine Coast in Moreton Bay and the emerging Moreton Bay Central precinct are helping build a thriving innovation ecosystem.
More than a location – a team ready to help
In October 2026, Deputy Mayor Jodie Shipway is leading a delegation to Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland to strengthen trans-Tasman trade, investment and business relationships.
The commitment extends well beyond the delegation. City of Moreton Bay is the only Australian local government with a permanent trade and investment adviser based in New Zealand.
Based in Christchurch, Karim Sabet, senior trade and investment adviser, provides introductions, local advice and a direct connection to the Invest Moreton Bay team for businesses considering Australian expansion.
It is a practical, relationship-led approach designed to turn interest into real business opportunities.
Your Australian opportunity starts here
With more than 1100 New Zealand-owned businesses and more than 23,000 New Zealand-born residents already calling City of Moreton Bay home, the trans-Tasman connection is well-established.
Whether establishing your first Australian operation, exploring investment or building new partnerships, the Invest Moreton Bay team is ready to help.
Thinking Australia? Think City of Moreton Bay. Explore opportunities and connect with the team at www.investmoretonbay.com.au/new-zealand