Amazon announces a significant investment of $4.4 billion to build new data centers in New Zealand, aimed at bolstering its cloud computing capabilities in response to increasing demand. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to supporting local infrastructure and job creation, with projections to generate over 1,500 construction jobs. "We believe in investing in New Zealand’s digital future," stated Amazon Web Services’ regional VP. The move is expected to solidify Amazon's market presence in the region.