New Zealand is a developed country and ranks
highly in international comparisons of national performance,
such as quality of life, health, education,
and economic freedom. The country underwent
major economic changes during the 1980s, which
transformed it from a protectionist to a liberalised
free-trade economy.
The service sector dominates the national economy,
followed by the industrial sector, and agriculture.
International tourism is a significant source of revenue.
Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sighted New Zealand
in 1642 and named it Staten Land “in honour of
the States General” (Dutch parliament). The service
sector dominates the national economy, followed by