The Prime Minister say there's no better time to attract high-tech businesses to New Zealand

It comes as Microsoft's reveals plans to open its first data centre here - subject to regulatory approval.

Jacinda Ardern says a team from the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment proactively connects with businesses to bring them into the Kiwi market.

She says we should continue that work - with extra effort and enthusiasm.

Ardern says New Zealand's brand has always been that we are a sound, reliable place to invest - and we must sell that message overseas.