OBS_VALUE: Consent required for investment in sensitive New Zealand assets (A. sensitive land -residential or non-residential- , B. 25% or more ownership control in business assets over NZD 100 million or alternatively business assets exceeding monetary threshold in accordance with regulations made under section 61A, and C. fishing quota).The screening mechanism seeks to ensure that foreign investments benefit New Zealand and are in line with its national interests. To this end, any overseas person willing to acquire any type of sensitive assets in New Zealand are required to apply for consent and undergo an investor test. Investments in sensitive land and fishing quota are also subject to a benefit test.. The investor test is used to assess the investor's character (e.g. existence of criminal convictions) and capabilities (e.g. prohibitions to holding director positions), while under the benefit test, the assessment is done regarding the benefit of the investment to New Zealand by comparing the likely result of the investment against the current situation. Categories used for this analysis refer to economic, environmental, and any other consequential benefits resulting from the proposed investment, as well as to the effects of the investment on public access in the case of land, the protection of historic heritage, government policy, and participation by New Zealanders.Additional foreign investments in sensitive assets are no longer subject to Overseas Investment Office (OIO)consent, provided the foreign equity does not exceed certain thresholds (i.e. 25%, 50%, 75%, or up to 100%) in the asset following investments increments. Prior to the 2021 amendment, overseas investors seeking to increase their shareholding had to submit a separate OIO application.