Best startup cities in New Zealand in 2027
4 cities in New Zealand make our ranking of 1,000 startup cities worldwide. Auckland leads at #105 with a total score of 5.19, followed by Wellington (#283) and Christchurch (#396).
For women founders, Auckland scores highest in New Zealand on the MeanCEO Index with 70/100. Each city page covers funding, company registration, taxes, founder visas, pros and cons, and the ten MeanCEO factors.
Startup cities in New Zealand, ranked
| # | City | World rank | Total | Quantity | Quality | Business | MeanCEO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland | #105 | 5.19 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 3.69 | 70 |
| 2 | Wellington | #283 | 1.09 | 0.17 | 0.06 | 0.86 | 69 |
| 3 | Christchurch | #396 | 0.55 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.43 | 66 |
| 4 | Queenstown | #714 | 0.2 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.16 | 70 |
Total = quantity (startups, accelerators, coworking spaces) + quality (traction of top startups, unicorns, exits) + business environment (national conditions), from the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index (2024 edition). The MeanCEO Index (0 to 100) is our own score of how livable and welcoming a city is for women founders.
Other countries in Asia and Oceania
- China (40)
- India (43)
- Japan (8)
- South Korea (5)
- Indonesia (7)
- Australia (12)
- Taiwan (6)
- Thailand (4)
- Malaysia (5)
- Philippines (5)
- Pakistan (7)
- Bangladesh (3)