Shine Issue 21 Dec 2007

Regional feature: Middle East

The economies of the Middle East and Africa represent huge opportunities for New Zealand businesses according to the newly appointed chair of the Dubai Beachhead advisory board Mahmoud Haidar.
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Manufacturers benefit from North American trade mission

Ties that bond New Zealand and Canada were strengthened this month as Air New Zealand started direct flights between Auckland and Vancouver.
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New Zealand marine industry shines at Fort Lauderdale

New Zealand's marine industry made a big impression at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Florida this year, which culminated in an outstanding networking dinner attended by influential international designers and builders of luxury boats.
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New Zealand kicks off at Food Hotel China

Food Hotel China (FHC), the first of three key Food and Beverage Taskforce supported was held in Shanghai on 14-16 November. The New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)-organised pavilion featured 18 New Zealand companies profiling product from wine, horticulture, dairy, meat and seafood sectors.
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ICT companies gearing up for CeBIT 2008

NZTE is gearing up to profile New Zealand's innovative ICT industry at the world's largest ICT trade fair in March 2008.
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New Zealand natural products find their 'Path to Market'

Five natural products companies looking to expand into new markets have had the chance to showcase their products in Hong Kong, thanks to a New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) training programme.
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Medica 2007 a great success

Fourteen leading New Zealand medical technologies companies have returned from a highly successful NZTE-led mission to Medica 2007.
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Fundación Jalisco pays fact-finding visit to New Zealand

A delegation from the Mexican state of Jalisco paid New Zealand a visit last month with the aim of developing closer business links and greater collaboration between the two.
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Innovation and excellence rewarded

IBEX Group of Companies outperformed 22 other finalists to be named the DHL Supreme Exporter of the Year at the New Zealand Export Awards.
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Export Year 2007 built a platform for the future

The formal end to Export Year 2007 was marked at the New Zealand Export Awards in mid-November but the work that started during the year is set to continue.
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Change to market development scheme helps exporters succeed

Prime Minister Helen Clark has announced a change to NZTE's market development grant scheme that should allow capable companies to be more comfortable about spending money to develop new export markets.
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NZ company hangs its hats in the United States

Wellington firm Hills Hats is making the most of the recent fashion trend towards headwear, with demand growing so much their hats are "flying out the door", according to General Manager Simon Smuts-Kennedy.
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Why Exporting Matters

As part of its involvement in Export Year 2007, Business New Zealand has launched a publication called Taking New Zealand to the World - Why Exporting Matters and copies are now available.
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Oil and gas project flows for global New Zealand company

Internationally successful New Zealand industrial equipment supplier Flotech has won its first major project at home, thanks in part to work done by the Industry Capability Network (ICN) to identify opportunities for Kiwi companies in large projects here.
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Wellington's drive to success in 2007

An Auckland-based company has enjoyed an extremely successful 2007, with two major international deals and an entry in this year's Deloitte/Unlimited Fast50.
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Growing recognition for New Zealand timber technology

Potential uses of radiata pine have been under the spotlight this month, with Malaysian timber industry representatives touring the country in an industry overview organised by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE).
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