Amazon Web Services has officially launched its long-awaited New Zealand cloud region, years after construction hiccups and delays slowed progress. Based in Auckland, the NZ$7.5 billion project features three availability zones and will support local data residency requirements. Early adopters include Kiwibank, TVNZ, and TradeMe. The move positions AWS to compete directly with Microsoft, which rolled out its own New Zealand cloud region in late 2024.
