---
title: "Advise on Overseas Investment Act consent for the transaction"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/mergers-and-acquisitions-private-equity/screen-the-deal-for-foreign-investment-approval/new-zealand"
type: "task_jurisdiction_version"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A2-T1-R3-NZ"
practice_area: "Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity"
tier: "red"
lawyer_review: "required"
jurisdictions: ["NZ"]
last_reviewed: "2026-09-23"
---

# Advise on Overseas Investment Act consent for the transaction

> Extract overseas-person facts and the sensitive-asset description.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/mergers-and-acquisitions-private-equity/screen-the-deal-for-foreign-investment-approval/new-zealand  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-23

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity](https://ailawframework.com/practice/mergers-and-acquisitions-private-equity.md) |
| Human involvement | Red: Lawyer writes; AI may check, clarify or collect data |
| How AI is used | Extract overseas-person facts and the sensitive-asset description. |
| What the lawyer must review | Open the Overseas Investment Act 2005 and current OIO material Do not apply FIRB monetary thresholds or national-security call-in powers |
| Written for | New Zealand |
| Applies to | [Screen the deal for foreign-investment approval](https://ailawframework.com/practice/mergers-and-acquisitions-private-equity/screen-the-deal-for-foreign-investment-approval.md) |

## Checking plan

- What the AI does: Extract overseas-person facts and the sensitive-asset description.
- Basis: Checked against the linked sources on 23 September 2026. Confirm the current instrument before reliance.

## Notes

- Differs from Australia: consent is under the Overseas Investment Act, not FIRB.
- Stop if the draft still says FIRB or a no-objection notification.

## Sources

- [Overseas Investment Act 2005](https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2005/0082/latest/DLM356881.html) (checked 2026-09-23)

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*