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Poutūterangi | March 2019

Kia ora Tom

Welcome to this month's Export News.

We want to start with a message from NZTE Chief Executive Peter Chrisp about the attack in Christchurch:

“New Zealand is a people, a set of cultures, a place that deeply embraces all forms of diversity, including the rich fabric of different faiths and beliefs. At this time, we acknowledge and respect our Muslim brethren with all the manaaki that we can muster.”

In this issue, you will find the latest export insights, events and training around the country, industry success stories and updates.

Kia Kaha

What's new

Scale-Up NZ - an innovation ecosystem to take on the world

Next month, Callaghan Innovation will launch Start-Up New Zealand – a free online platform to bring together innovative businesses, investors, incubators, accelerators and other partners for growth. It's an exciting way to build connections and get ready to take on the world. Find out more and get involved below.

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Entries are now open for the ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards 2019, giving you a chance to showcase your achievements to your team, stakeholders and customers around the world. It's simple, fast and free.

Entries open: ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards

Exporting from the Manawatū, Wairarapa or Wellington region? Entries are now open for the ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards 2019, giving you a chance to showcase your achievements to your team, stakeholders and customers around the world. It's simple, fast and free – click below to learn more and get started.

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Insights

A busy UK street scene by night, with a traditional phone box in the foreground. Make the right call on getting ready for Brexit – whatever the final outcome – with NZTE's free seminars running from 12-14 February.

Preparing for Brexit - resources + seminar video

With Britain scheduled to leave the EU on 29 March, now's the time to get prepared for changes to your business in the UK or Europe – whatever the outcome. Watch video insights from our recent Brexit seminar in Wellington, plus other tips on making the right decisions, on our Brexit resource page.

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Scaling digital innovation from New Zealand

Last month more than 150 New Zealand software innovators made a huge splash at SaaStr Annual, the world’s biggest software event, held in San José, California. Callaghan Innovation's Craig Shipman joined the group and shares his top five lessons for New Zealand SaaS businesses.

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Mandatory Breach Reporting – what does it mean for your business?

Parliament is currently considering the Privacy Bill. The bill repeals and replaces the Privacy Act 1993, as recommended by the Law Commission's 2011 review of the Act. This article by from law firm Anthony Harper covers what you should be aware of with the proposals on mandatory breach reporting.

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Authenticate your products with a FernMark Licence

To encourage more businesses to join the FernMark Programme and to make it accessible to all exporters, NZ Story has recently reduced the annual Licence fees. See if your business is eligible and able to leverage the benefits of this Government accreditation programme.

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Events and training

Expert commentary and the latest trend data and economic analysis from China will be on offer at the 2019 South Island Lantern Business Forum – coming up this month on the eve of the spectacular South Island Lantern Festival. Don’t miss this chance to extend your networks, shine a light on new potential, and increase your impact in China.

China Digital Marketing Conference 2019 – Auckland, 2 April and Christchurch, 4 April

China’s digital market is huge and fast-changing. Marketplaces and social media platforms and regulations are constantly evolving – and it’s not always easy to keep on top of the trends that matter. Discover the keys to effective digital marketing in China with this intensive one-day conference, featuring the latest insights from local and international China specialists. The conference will be held in Auckland on Tuesday, 2 April 2019 and Christchurch on Thursday, 4 April 2019. You can attend in either Auckland or Christchurch.

Cracking Europe - webinar series through May 2019

This series will help you successfully transition your New Zealand marketing strategy into Europe by giving you tools to understand cultural differences in key markets and advice on how to use them to your advantage.

NZCTA - China Business Awards 2019

Entries are now open for the New Zealand China Trade Association's (NZCTA) HSBC China Business Awards for 2019. There are six categories plus the supreme award, all with the aim of celebrating organisations (and individuals) that are contributing to the success of the business relationship between New Zealand and China. Entries are open now and close 18 April 2019.

Industry news

Embracing the unknown: reflecting on the first Ag Innovations Bootcamp

Jeremy Suisted from Rezare Systems reflects on Rezare’s first Ag Innovations Bootcamp at Mystery Creek in December – an event designed to support agricultural innovators and businesses developing new and improved products. Jeremy discusses what it was like for Rezare as they delivered this prototype learning experience.

Case Study: Fresco invests in India

Fresco NZ designs and manufactures bespoke systems to handle and process bulk materials. Their machinery operates at the heart of sectors as diverse as dairy, food, beverages, water treatment, petrochemicals, and plastics. With an expanding global presence, Fresco decided to focus their attention on one of the world’s fastest-growing markets – India. Read about their journey here.

Craft beer - turning on the tap

The craft beer industry is a priority sector for NZTE, as we believe New Zealand is well positioned to capitalise on the global craft beer boom. To help a sector that is predominantly comprised of growing small to medium-sized businesses, we have developed this resource. It features a range of insights, tips and the results of a survey of 900 craft beer drinkers across New Zealand, Australia and the UK.

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