Searches for buying New Zealand businesses surged 25% in January, driven by post-holiday career changes.

Searches for businesses for sale in New Zealand rose by 25% in January 2025 compared to December 2024, with site users up 12% year-over-year. Richard O'Brien, director of NZBizBuySell, attributes the increase to people using the holiday season to consider career changes, favoring the control and flexibility of owning a business. Popular searches include liquor stores, supermarkets, and service-based businesses, with Auckland being the top city.

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