Shine Issue 18 June 2007

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For details of domestic and international events of interest to businesses and exporters visit www.nzte.govt.nz/
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Australia: a platform for New Zealand business growth

It's not hard to see why so many New Zealand businesses choose Australia as their first international market. It is close, has five times the population, and a similar culture. In most cases it's also a duty-free destination. Read the full feature to hear what New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE’s) Regional Director has to say about the opportunities for New Zealand companies.

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Increasing our impact in Asia

Following the Budget announcement New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is increasing our North Asia footprint including the relocation of senior personnel to provide greater strategic direction.  We will also be extending our presence in India, with several new roles advertised.

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Hot deal on hot desk

Visiting Japan on business? Need a temporary base from which to operate? Help is at hand.

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Web directory showcases NZ and Australian clinical trials capability to world

Global companies have greater access to New Zealand and Australian pharmaceutical and biotechnology organisations through a new web-based directory.

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New Zealand educators make impact in Middle East

The Middle East recently played host to the largest contingent of New Zealand education providers to visit the region in five years.

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NZ natural cosmetics wow French media

New Zealand’s leading natural cosmetic companies wowed 40 French journalists with their unique products at a breakfast event in Paris in May.

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Forging connections at BIO 2007

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)’s North American team drew on its extensive network of business and industry contacts to set up more than 60 targeted, private meetings for the New Zealand companies and organisations attending BIO 2007 in Boston.

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Exciting new chapter for HumanWare

Christchurch-based HumanWare, which produces technology for the visually impaired and learning disabled, has new owners following a $35 million buy out by an Australian private equity fund and its senior managers.

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Building brand awareness as a new entrant

Consumers in large economies have a huge range of products and services to choose from. To build a profitable and consistently growing business in a market such as the US, you don’t just need a good product – you also need a compelling brand and ways to cost-effectively make customers aware of it, says Stefan Preston, CEO Bendon Ltd, and NZ Beachheads Advisor.

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Prestigious design award brings business growth

Entering the prestigious iF (International Forum) Product Design Awards in Hanover, Germany last year paid off for New Zealand company Amie Design. Since winning the award Amie Design has received up to six international distribution enquiries every week and expanded its product range.

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Straight to you: export opportunities from around the world

Looking for export opportunities is what New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) staff around the world do every day. Each week, some of these opportunities are published on NZTE's www.marketnewzealand.com site.

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Exporting with the stars

Fittingly for Export Year a record number of companies have passed the stringent entry criteria for the 2007 New Zealand Export Awards. A total of 47 New Zealand exporters have made it into the second round of judging, from 80 applications.

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Supporting export learning for New Zealand’s future  

In order to make a long-term difference, several Export Year initiatives have a strong focus on education and mentoring to increase export capability, starting with school children and working right through to experienced exporters.

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NZTE supports companies attending international trade shows

Many companies choose to build their profile and relationships in offshore markets by attending trade shows. Helping them to do that successfully is an important part of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)’s work, but some of its support is changing from July to ensure companies make the most of such opportunities.

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Award proves tangible value of design

Winning the Export Support category in the Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards is validation of the tangible value design is adding to New Zealand businesses, said Better by Design Director Judith Thompson.

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NZ seafood could ride sustainability wave

New Zealand seafood exporters are in a prime position to capitalise on the rising sustainability wave in the US market, according to visiting US seafood industry specialist Rex Clothier.

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Aviation industry provides new opportunities for NZ suppliers

New Zealand companies supplying components and services to the aviation industry are responding to increasing demand from aircraft companies both here and internationally.

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Pandemic preparation creates new opportunities for NZ manufacturer

A helping hand from New Zealand’s Industry Capability Network (ICN) has helped a Wanganui company develop two new product lines that would help cover the country during an influenza pandemic and one of which it is now aiming to export.

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E-Business Guide helps NZ businesses reach out to customers

Kiwi businesses wanting to reach out to customers around the country – and the world – are making the most of the revamped E-Business Guide.

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