Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent – and its markets are being transformed, as economic growth and reforms raise living standards (and spending power) for millions of people. Get up to speed on African markets and explore opportunities for your business with NZTE's new suite of market guides, available online right now.

Are you facing hassles, red tape, unfair rules or regulations in your export markets? The Government is committed to removing barriers to trade, which if they can be resolved can show a direct benefit to your bottom line. Find out more, including examples of barriers that have been resolved, and who to contact about trade barriers you face.  

New Zealand’s Pavilion and visitor experience at Expo 2020 Dubai will be designed by a multi-disciplinary team led by Jasmax, one of New Zealand’s leading architecture firms. Find out more about who's on board – and how you can get involved in this major international event.

Doing great things internationally from the Bay of Plenty? It's your time to shine with entries now open for the 2018 Bay of Plenty ExportNZ Awards. Even better, your entry in either export category is also an automatic entry for the nationwide 2018 New Zealand International Business Awards. Find out more and enter below. 

Exporter Today recently caught up with NZTE Beachhead Advisor Jorge Forteza to discover that there’s never been a better time to seek trade with Argentina – and indeed most of South America.

Imagine finding a new export market that offered GDP to match Australia, 70 million increasingly wealthy consumers, and world-leading logistics and infrastructure – all within a land area smaller than Denmark. Sounding good? Welcome to southern China's Greater Bay Area. NZTE's Regional Director for China, Glen Murphy, shares his insights on this powerhouse region via the New Zealand Herald.

ExportNZ has assembled a team of elite exporters (including winners and finalists from the last decade of ExportNZ Awards) and tasked them with delivering more insights and tips than you can shake a stick at – all in four hours. This high-energy half day conference brings together leading exporters to share best practice across all elements of international growth strategy. Spaces are limited so register now to secure your spot.

Thinking of setting up a market presence in the UK? Join the UK Department for International Trade's free workshops in Auckland this week – featuring expert speakers and top tips to get your business ready to hit the ground running. Choose from morning events on the North Shore (tomorrow) or in Auckland Central (Friday).

Are you losing sleep over how to keep your export business growing, and what your next steps should be? NZTE's nationwide Export Essentials Workshops are coming to Wellington and Nelson next month – bringing you essential tools and an action plan to reach your exporting goals, save time, money, and stress, and get onto a path for long-term success. Register now online, or check out dates and details for the next scheduled workshop in your area.

Huge worldwide demand for premium natural pet food is behind Ziwi’s expansion into the South Island, with the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Christchurch. Learn what's feeding the success of this Mount Maunganui-based company – a global leader in air-dried technology, the largest New Zealand exporter of premium pet food, and a rapidly growing $40 million export business.