AWS Launches New Zealand Region with $7.5B Investment and 1,000 Jobs
Tuesday, 2 September 2025 () AWS launched its Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region on September 1, 2025, with three Availability Zones in Auckland, enabling local data residency and low-latency services. This NZ$7.5 billion investment over a decade creates over 1,000 jobs, uses 100% renewable energy, and supports innovation in AI and enterprise workloads. Early adopters like Kiwibank highlight enhanced performance and security.