# New Zealand economic and technological development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-zealand-economic-and-technological-development > Updated: 2026-09-03T22:51:38.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. New Zealand is implementing various initiatives to strengthen its national infrastructure, data accuracy, and technological research capabilities. The government has committed $57.7 million to upgrade the Integrated Data Infrastructure and launched the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology to accelerate the commercialisation of AI, quantum technologies, and advanced materials. Additionally, a joint programme between Stats NZ and the Office for Rural Communities aims to improve rural data representation for better policy decisions. Economic indicators show growth in specific sectors, particularly international education exports, which reached nearly $5 billion by June 2026, and technology exports, which saw a revenue increase of NZ$1.8 billion in 2025. Government funding is also being directed toward Māori enterprises in green hydrogen, horticulture, and wine, as well as the Pasifika Youth Producers Programme. Despite these developments, Māori unemployment remains a challenge, recorded at 10.8 percent in the June quarter. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: New Zealand economy shows growth in tech and education exports New Zealand reports strong economic momentum, with international education exports hitting nearly $5 billion and technology sector revenues rising by NZ$1.8 billion, despite ongoing Māori unemployment concerns. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-zealand-international-education-exports-reach-nearly-5-billion ### 2026-08-20: New Zealand advances national research, data, and infrastructure initiatives New Zealand is advancing national development through improved rural data collection, the launch of a new advanced technology research institute, and calls for long-term infrastructure planning. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-zealand-strengthens-rural-data-and-statistical-infrastructure --- Cite as: New Zealand economic and technological development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/new-zealand-economic-and-technological-development