Organic, natural and healthy was the name of the game for 450 exhibitors at the recent Naturally Good Expo in Sydney. NZTE's Joss Honour attended the show and took in the huge range of companies and products on show - here's her top three takeaways for New Zealand companies looking to enter the Australian health and organic market.

Entries are open now for the 2017 New Zealand Innovation Awards, so if you've got an amazing product, service, process or venture, or you know someone who needs to be shoulder-tapped, now’s the time to share. Here's Idealog's pick of the top five entries so far in the awards' Agribusiness and Environment category.

Grant Straker hopes that Straker Translations' international success can motivate other Māori to choose technology as a valuable and rewarding career path. He spoke to Radio Live's Ali Mau about his company's path to global growth, and the opportunity for Māori to engage further in tech and the business world.

The family and team behind Allan Scott Wines have a plan to build “the coolest little wine company in the world” – powered by smart strategy, honest conversations, and a clear purpose and goals. Hear their story so far and find out how NZTE’s Strategy service made a difference.

Starting a business is hard enough, but successfully growing your export business can be overwhelming. Let us help! Our Export Essentials workshops will make your journey smoother by giving you the tools and action plan you need to reach your exporting goals. 

Hear from world-recognised leadership and business expert John Spence, sharing his latest insights on the model of a contemporary leader - covering the impact of technology, the characteristics of successful influencers and leaders, and the importance of understanding your business's and your own personal leadership philosophy. Kendall Langston of Advisory Works will moderate the session, with Q&A to follow.

Global Connections, the South Island’s largest export summit, is back with its best programme yet. Discover how to thrive in a changing global environment, take part in practical in-depth exporting masterclasses, and be inspired by the best. Buy tickets now for this must-attend event - early-bird pricing applies until 30 July.

Chocolate addicts rejoice! The Seriously Good Chocolate Company has developed 20 new flavours in a week, with plenty of hard work under the watchful eye of Sydney-based confectionary consultant Mark Tubman - as the Invercargill company gets ready to step up its game and tackle export markets.

Wellington gelato producer Carrello del Gelato has established itself into the Singaporean market through the local high-end supermarket chain, after kicking off exports to the territory last year. Founder and Director Nathan Meyer talked to Stuff.co.nz about the market opportunity in Singapore and the company's plans for custom flavours to suit local tastes.