NZ now has an actual (successful) space program.

[Ianab]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/100757521/rocket-lab-launches-electron-test-rocket-from-mhia-peninsula-hawkes-bay

Bit of carbon fibre, some 3D printed titanium rocket engine parts, and it's good to go.  It's actually a commercial venture, launching small satellites (relatively) cheaply. Today's launch put 3 (small) commercial satellites into orbit.

Their launch site has the advantage that downrange is the empty Sth Pacific. No busy air or shipping routes to have to work around.