Shine Issue 16, February 2007

Regional Profile: Sunny Prospects in Spain

From a relatively poor country known mainly for its wine, sunshine, fiestas and siestas, Spain has transformed its economy in the last 20 years into one that is dynamic, progressive and the ninth largest in the world, reports Diana Burns in the latest edition of Bright magazine. Click here for the full feature on the new Spain and what opportunities it offers New Zealand businesses.

Exporters Count Down to America’s Cup Action in Valencia

New Zealand is starting to count down to the America’s Cup, including exporters who are making the most of a unique opportunity to host influential international contacts and clients at the team base in Valencia during the racing.

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NZ Companies Sign Up for New Global Technology Matchmaking Service

The Foundation for Research Science and Technology (FRST) recently launched its newest and first fee for service programme – Global Technology Partnership – to rapidly find innovative partners and expertise on behalf of New Zealand companies.

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New Zealand, New York, New Thinking

The opportunities, challenges and rewards of doing business in the United States came under the spotlight at an event staged in New York by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)’s Beachheads Programme and Kea, New Zealand’s global talent network.

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Wine Mission Targets High Growth Markets in Asia

Winemakers and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) are joining forces to promote New Zealand’s premium wines to a rapidly growing and affluent wine drinking community in Asia.

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NZ Company Establishes Ties with Belgian Business Through ICN

Collaboration with Belgium's Hamon Thermal, brokered by the Industry Capability Network (ICN), led to Meco Engineering being contracted to build New Zealand's first hybrid cooling tower for the e3p Huntly Power Station.

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New Portal Showcases NZ Digital Talent to Global Clients

New Zealand’s digital sector has partnered with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) to develop an online digital directory gateway for international clients.

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New Thinking Week 2007 Showcases New Zealand Innovation

Regional workshops featuring market experts from key offshore regions – Australia, China, Europe, Japan, the Middle East, South Asia and the US will be a highlight of the second annual New Thinking Week. Sessions will focus on hot topics and practical tips for exporters.

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Beachheads Week Looks to International Horizons  

The programme has been announced for the second annual Beachheads Week, with internationalisation the key topic on the agenda.

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New Zealand Biotechnology Heading in Right Direction

New Zealand biotechnology is in great shape and continues to play a critical part in New Zealand’s economy, contributing $300 million to $400 million each year, according to the New Zealand Biotechnology Industry Growth Report, released in December 2006.

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E-business Made Easier with Self-Service NZTE Guide

Are New Zealand companies making the most of the internet and online technology? New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) recognises that many small and medium sized businesses are unsure about how to proceed down the e-business path. In response, it has revamped its E-Business Guide which allows companies to develop their online presence at their own pace.

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Applications Now Open for NZTE’s Market Development Scheme

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is now accepting applications for its expanded Enterprise Development Grant for Market Development (EDG-MD).

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Biz Helps Businesses Deal with Necessary Evils

Running a business can be scary but a new advertising campaign is highlighting a service that helps owners deal with a range of sometimes thorny issues.

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Better by Design Finalist in Business Support Awards

The Better by Design programme has been named a finalist in two categories of the 2007 Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards. The programme is competing in the Export Support and the Government Department categories.

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