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Pipiri | June 2019
 

 

Kia ora Thomas

There's a lot happening in June – from the launch of our new business leveraging programme for Expo 2020, to this year's Fieldays at Mystery Creek and entries for the NZIBA and Westpac Champion Awards.

Read on to learn more and get involved in all the action, plus check out useful updates and exciting events for international business around the country.

Kia kaha!

What's new
Opening new doors – business programme for Expo 2020

NZTE today launches its business leveraging programme for Expo 2020 Dubai, a two-year programme to make the most of opportunities tied to the World Fair and the growing markets of the Middle East.

Learn more
Seminars and tours at Fieldays® 2019

Heading to Fieldays® (Hamilton 12-15 June)? Visit us at the International Business Centre (IBC1) and register for a free seminar or innovation tour. 

Register
Enter now for NZIBA 2019 – closes 15 July

Is your business an export star? The New Zealand International Business Awards (NZIBA) recognise trailblazing, passionate businesses and people who are putting in the hard yards to grow our economy for the good of New Zealand and the world. Entries and nominations are open until 15 July.

Enter
Final week – Westpac Champion Business Awards

If you’re from Canterbury, don’t miss out on your local Westpac Champion Business Awards. They highlight the region’s best, recognising and rewarding the organisations that embody innovation and excellence and ultimately help to shape the future of Canterbury and Aotearoa New Zealand. Winners of the two export awards will automatically become national NZIBA finalists. Entries close Friday so be quick! 

Enter
Insights
Get the latest with MFAT's upgraded Tariff Finder

MFAT's popular Tariff Finder is more comprehensive than ever. The online resource has been expanded and now includes most favoured nation (MFN) tariff rates for 136 markets, on top of the existing 20 markets with which New Zealand has free trade agreements (FTAs). Check it out below.

Tariff finder
Have your say – AANZFTA upgrade

Negotiations to upgrade the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA are now underway. The upgrade will focus on key trading areas, including rules of origin, Customs procedures, services, e-commerce, investment, competition, government procurement, and trade and sustainable development. MFAT is accepting written submissions on the upgrade until 31 July 2019, so get in touch with your thoughts. 

Find out more
Events and training
Building the Southern Link – Auckland, 25 June

The Building the Southern Link Conference is only two weeks away – don’t miss this opportunity to connect with both international experts and key stakeholders to progress the Southern Link, building greater connectivity between China, New Zealand and countries in South America. Spaces are limited so register today.

Find out more and register
Matariki X – Rotorua, 26 July

Matariki X is back in 2019 to inspire and empower our Māori innovators. Connect with others, share new ideas, and learn how to better manage and grow your business. Hear from a stellar line-up of 2019 keynote speakers, upskill at a Masterclass workshop, and network with Matariki’s rising entrepreneurial stars, business influencers, senior Māori leaders, economic development specialists and Government representatives.

Find out more and register
South East Asia Customised Market Readiness Programme – Auckland, 19 July

In partnership with ExportNZ, the Southeast Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence has designed a Market Readiness Programme for businesses across New Zealand. This one-day workshop focusses on manufacturing businesses wanting to grow internationally, and provides insights into the challenges and opportunities Southeast Asia offers. Register below to take part in Auckland on 19 July.

Find out more and register
Industry news
NZTE and Enterprise Singapore ink 'Partnership for Growth' Arrangement

Companies from both New Zealand and Singapore can now look forward to more opportunities to learn and connect through various activities, such as business missions, business matching and market intelligence support, thanks to the signing of a two-year ‘Partnership for Growth’ Arrangement. 

Find out more
Japan Inside Stories Film

Are you doing business in Japan? Use the latest film from the Inside Stories series at your next pitch or presentation – with famous and everyday people, including rugby players, chefs, actors and innovators, sharing their perspective and stories about what makes New Zealand amazing. It's available with English and Japanese subtitles, dual-language subtitles, and in a quick one-minute version.

Download
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