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Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are viewed as a source of flexibility and innovation, and make a significant contribution to economies, both in terms of the number of SMEs and the proportion of the labour force employed by these firms. The significance of the SME sector in New Zealand has been increasing, with further opportunities presented by globalisation and technological development.

This report aims to provide a statistical summary of the nature of the SME sector in New Zealand, examining its significance to the economy, its financial performance, the dynamics of SMEs – entry and exit onto Statistics New Zealand's Business Frame and transition rates – and the significance of the SME sector internationally.

• SMEs in New Zealand: Structure and Dynamics 2009
  This report provides a statistical summary of the nature of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in New Zealand.
• SMEs in New Zealand: Structure and Dynamics 2008
  This report provides a statistical summary of the nature of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in New Zealand.
• Media Statements
  Media Statements around the release of the annual "SMEs in New Zealand: Structure and Dynamics".
• Archive
  Past editions of SMEs in New Zealand: Structure and Dynamics.