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In this edition, meet the winners of the 2019 New Zealand International Business Awards, get the low-down on this year’s record-breaking top two hundred NZ tech companies in the TIN200 report, delve into our upgraded FTA with china, plus a great range of insights, opportunities, conferences and events, all in your November issue of Export News from NZTE. | Visit us at nzte.govt.nz

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Whiringa-ā-rangi | November 2019

Kia ora Thomas

In this edition, it's all about celebrating the trailblazers! Read on to find out who took out the honours at last week's New Zealand International Business Awards, including an in-depth interview with Supreme Award winner, The New Zealand Merino Company. For those that couldn't attend, don't forget to check out our image gallery, capturing the evening's highlights and celebrations.

Elsewhere, we've got the low-down on this year’s record-breaking top two hundred NZ tech companies in the TIN200 report, plus insights into the gains for exporters from the recently announced upgrade to our FTA with China. And on the topic of China, you'll also find a case study on NZ Rock Lobster and how it has used the FernMark to win its way to the top of the bill in China.

We've got the usual smattering of industry news, including a Forbes feature on Heilala Vanilla and why it has top US bakers swooning over its products.

Be sure to check out our events section, where you’ll find a range of events to round off the year with, including a US Natural Products workshop, a breakfast event where we delve into Chile perceptions research, an agritech mission to Melbourne and a SaaS mission to the US, plus our first round of Export Essentials workshops to kick start your 2020.

Read on to discover all this and more in a full issue of Export News.

Kia kaha!

NZIBA 2019 winners

And the winners are...

The New Zealand Merino Company has taken out the Supreme Award at the New Zealand International Business Awards 2019 – leading an outstanding list of winners announced at a black-tie gala event attended by more than 400 people.

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WATCH: Blazing a trail from volume to value

Fresh from the Supreme Award win, the New Zealand Merino Company’s CEO John Brackenridge talked about the company's journey in international business with Haydn Jones of TVNZ Breakfast. Skip to the 32-minute mark to hear John's thoughts.

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In pictures

See all the action from last week’s New Zealand International Business Awards gala night – proud winners, special guests and spectacular entertainment to cap off a celebration of New Zealand’s brightest stars in business.

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What's new

2019 TIN200: NZ Tech key highlights

New Zealand’s two hundred largest tech exporting companies by revenue have broken the $12 billion mark in total revenue for the first time in TIN Report history, sending a clear sign that our tech sector is not only made up of a stable group of large companies driving the sector forward, but is also developing a strong pipeline of emerging companies. Check out this infographic for a visual snapshot and more in-depth analysis below.

NZ's upgraded free trade agreement with China

Negotiations have concluded on the upgrade of our free trade agreement with China, creating an opportunity to ensure our free trade agreement remains leading-edge and delivers the best deal for our exporters. The deal will help ensure New Zealand goods get faster access to China and also includes further tariff reduction benefits for wood and paper trade.

Learn more at mfat.govt.nz

NZ rock lobster aims high

The world has a huge appetite for seafood, and it’s prepared to pay a premium for the best. Find out how the FernMark has helped Port Nicholson Fisheries put New Zealand rock lobster at the top of the bill in China.

Events and training

US Natural Products Workshop, AKL 22 Nov

Selling natural products into the US, instore or online? Hear from in-market experts Betsy McGinn and Bob Burke on how to implement effective e-commerce and brick-and-mortar strategies for natural products. Session 1 focusses on e-commerce and Amazon 101, plus an overview of the US retail-market and go-to-market strategy – while Session 2 looks at the changing Amazon roadmap and best practice for geographic expansion and new channels. Register below for the session that fits your business best.

Chile Perceptions Research - breakfast Event, AKL 20 Nov

Chile has long been seen as a gateway to South America and there are many business opportunities with this Pacific partner, which have yet to be explored. So, to help Kiwi business get ahead, New Zealand Story and the Latin America CAPE have commissioned a comprehensive country perception research study to help New Zealand businesses get ahead by understanding opportunities in the Chilean market. Hear about the findings, which include how Chileans perceive New Zealand, key points for business engagement and sector-specific considerations for trade.

Latin America Market Awareness Workshop – AKL, 19 Nov

This one-day workshop will target New Zealand business practitioners who would like to strengthen their existing Latin America capability, as well as those who have exported to other markets and now want to enter this region. This immersive workshop will help you identify areas of focus, develop and refine ideas, and discuss how those ideas can be turned into action.

Find out more and register

Join the evokeAG 2020 mission

Registrations are now open for New Zealand’s mission to the annual evokeAG 2020 event in Melbourne 17-21 February 2020. It’s an opportunity to join other agritech business leaders, share knowledge and connect with the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in the Australian market. The mission includes investor and innovation tours, with an overnight trip to the Mildura Region.

Find out more and apply

Export Excelerator Conference – AKL, 6 Dec

Join ExportNZ's Export Excelerator Conference for quality time with innovative business leaders and a friendly exchange of export know-how – with a half-day of presentations and panel discussions designed to boost your knowledge, help you make new and meaningful connections, and come away with fresh ideas to grow your global business.

Find out more and register

Export Essentials workshop – AKL, 19 Feb

Get a head start on 2020 with our Export Essentials workshops, designed to help New Zealand businesses take control of their export plans and grow faster internationally. Come together with like-minded businesses as our expert facilitators take you through a hands-on, collaborative two days where you'll explore key elements of successful exporting and build a plan to accelerate their growth.

Find out more and register

Industry news

SaaStr 2020 applications - closing 29 Nov

In 2019 more than 150 Kiwi entrepreneurs joined the Kiwi SaaS mission to Saastr Annual in San Jose, and applications for 2020 are now open! The delegation-only Kiwi Tech Immersion Day has become a highly valuable element of the mission - don't miss out on your chance to join. Applications close 29 November.

Find out more and apply

Environmental innovators! C-Prize entries close 8 Dec

Callaghan Innovation's C-Prize competition seeks to push the boundaries of what’s possible through technology. This year the focus is on world-leading innovative solutions to environmental problems – with teams competing for cash prizes, access to expert R&D and business advice, and international market exposure. Learn more and apply before the 6 December cut-off.

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