Discusses the legal requirements/options for joint venture/licensing in this market
There are no compulsory requirements for foreign companies to form a joint venture with a New Zealand entity when starting up operations. Some U.S. firms do choose for their own strategic reasons to join forces with established New Zealand firms to manufacture and market their products. 
 

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