Thirty-one of New Zealand’s leading export companies have made it through to the finals of the 2018 New Zealand International Business Awards. Read on to learn more about our amazing finalists and nominees, all vying for top honours at the black-tie Awards Night on 8 November. 

New Zealand at Expo 2020 is calling for suppliers to become part of the New Zealand Pavilion, restaurant and design store at Expo 2020 Dubai – a chance to help welcome millions of Expo visitors, reach a global audience of millions more, and be part of an historic moment for New Zealand business and design.

South East Asia's e-commerce market is thriving, driven by a large population, rapid economic growth, and world-leading e-commerce practices – meaning big opportunities for New Zealand businesses that take the right approach. Get the detail you need to keep up with the play, with this brand-new regional e-commerce report published by Kantar TNS in partnership with NZTE.

With less than a year until kick-off for Rugby World Cup 2019, Japan is getting ready to make the most of its tourism and trade benefits. Simon Draper of the Asia NZ Foundation lays out the opportunities and challenges the Cup also offers to New Zealand, as we build on a long-standing special relationship with Japan.

Designed for technology companies and startups wanting to grow their sales, marketing and product management skills, Kiwi Landing Pad's Sales and Marketing Jams are returning to Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland next week. Don't miss these unique interactive events – built around Q&A, not slide decks, to deliver what you need to know right now to grow your business.

The annual NZDIA Forum connects New Zealand's defence and national security community with industry and stakeholders – a great way to make new connections or strengthen your existing partnerships in the sector. This year's event features a focus on industry's role in national and regional security, and offers special attendance options for NZTE customers. Contact the organisers to learn more.

From infrastructure and investment to renewable energy, agribusiness and tourism, there's plenty of potential for New Zealand and Japan to do more business together. Explore the opportunities at the 2018 JNZBC conference, taking place in Auckland next month with a theme of "Japan and New Zealand – Partners in Progress".

Transfer pricing – the pricing of goods, services, assets or funds when they're transferred between associated parties – is one of the most important issues faced by businesses that operate multi-nationally. Get up to speed on transfer pricing principles and methods with this ExportNZ morning workshop, facilitated by PwC.

When you’re spending money on new markets, it’s good to know you’ll come out ahead. Get your costs and pricing sorted, and grow faster internationally, with Export Essentials Workshops from NZTE. The next round of workshops kicks off later this month – spaces are limited so sign up today to secure your spot.