East Asia has a combined population of 740 million people and a growing middle class, meaning big opportunities for New Zealand food and beverage exporters - and NZTE has just released a new guide designed to help more New Zealand companies navigate local food import processes and get their products into market.

When you’re getting enquiries daily from the biggest country in the world, how do you sort signal from noise – and find out what local consumers really want and value? Hear how Whittaker’s have fast-tracked their China strategy, with help from NZTE and the Accelerate China programme.

Japanese consumers are savvy food buyers with an eagle eye for quality - creating an opportunity for smart, committed New Zealand exporters whose product offerings measure up. New Zealand King Salmon's Jemma McCowan talked to Stuff about the firm's progress in Japan, and the importance of understanding consumer behaviour when tackling markets across East Asia.

What are the future opportunities for the mighty Māori economy? Presented by He kai kei aku ringa, this conference is an opportunity to take stock and reflect on the achievements of the Māori economic renaissance and turn to the future opportunities for the Māori economy. If you are a Māori business, or interested in the Māori economy, don’t miss out! 

Time: 7.15am - 9.00am
Venue: DHL Dome, Queens Wharf Fanzone, Auckland

Join us to hear from a diverse group of successful New Zealand exporters over an informal breakfast and panel discussion  led by Catherine Beard, Executive Director Export NZ and British High Commissioner Jonathan Sinclair. 

Don't miss this opportunity to network with other businesses who export to the UK and Ireland and get the inside running for future growth in these markets - all while enjoying the tour atmosphere at the Auckland Fanzone.

Time: 10.00am -12.00 noon
Venue: Queens Wharf Fanzone, Auckland

Sport is part of who we are as New Zealanders. We work passionately to create an edge in our performance game after game and, because we are so passionate about our sport, we have a strong drive to create products and technology that enhance the sporting experience for athletes and fans alike.

Witness it all in action at Auckland's Waterfront fanzone, as schoolchildren put the latest in New Zealand sports tech to the test during a rugby skills and drills session led by Mark Harvey, All Blacks Sevens Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Keen to get your boots on the ground internationally? Join international business attendees and industry experts for NZTE's agribusiness seminar series at Fieldays - including updates and insights for New Zealand companies on Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the UK and Ireland.

Join ExportNZ and the Auckland export community for an evening of celebration at the SkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland - with entertainment from Sol3 Mio's Moses MacKay and MC Kerre McIvor. Book your tickets or a table for the evening of 29 June, and get ready for a memorable night out.

The Lightning Lab Electric accelerator, starting on June 12, is set to transform the energy sector as we know it in New Zealand. With the purpose of sparking innovation, Lightning Lab Electric and Creative HQ will work with participating ventures focusing on the future of the New Zealand electric industry.