Shine Issue 23 Apr 2008

Regional feature: Europe a land of opportunities

Wealthy, sophisticated, and accessible – Europe offers an impressive array of opportunities for New Zealand exporters.
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New Zealand China FTA: An Historic Event

The New Zealand China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was signed in Beijing on 7 April, with a New Zealand delegation of almost 250 people present in the city for the historic event.
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New NZTE Mumbai office to extend reach to businesses

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) recently opened its second office in Mumbai – recognised as the commercial hub of India. The office will provide increased resource to help New Zealand businesses gain a foothold in the one of the most populated cities in the world.
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New Zealand success at Foodex Japan 2008

New Zealand's presence at Foodex Japan 2008 created a real buzz at the international trade event. The New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)-organised pavilion included 20 New Zealand organisations from the food and beverage sector. Held in Tokyo on 11 to 14 March, Foodex is one of three events supported this year by the Food and Beverage Taskforce.
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Forum explores Japan New Zealand relationship

The first ever Japan New Zealand Partnership Forum will be held in Tokyo 14-15 May. Bringing together senior government, business and community leaders the high-level event will explore the scope for an even deeper partnership between the two countries.
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New Zealand companies share common insights

A capacity crowd of business people, partners and supporters gained insights from four company executives at the New Zealand-New York-New Thinking event hosted by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) and KEA recently.
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Testing the market before committing resources

Food companies considering exporting product to the United States can now test their products in-market without leaving home, thanks to a new service provided by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)'s North American food and beverage team.
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NZ marine industry in full force at Dubai Boat Show

Seventeen New Zealand companies exhibited at the five-day Dubai International Boat Show in the United Arab Emirates last month.
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Taste New Zealand a huge success in Dubai

Dubai enjoyed a taste of New Zealand's finest food and beverage offering in February at premium five star hotel Jumeirah Emirates Towers. Taste New Zealand was organised by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) and coincided with Gulfood, the Middle East's largest food and beverage trade show, which attracts some of the region's leading food and beverage buyers and distributors.
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NZTE wins award for supporting businesses to go global

Dragons Den-style 'pitching' sessions and customised training workshops for first-time exporters have won recognition for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) and its Path to Market programme.
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International perceptions of New Zealand business

Over the last eighteen months, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) has conducted research in the United States and United Kingdom, China, Japan, and Australia to help us understand the perceptions that overseas firms have of New Zealand business culture and values.
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Beachheads Conference valuable for New Zealand businesses going global

More than 250 business people attended the International Perspectives workshop at the annual Beachheads Conference in Auckland on 27 and 28 February.
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2008 Export Awards

You may be wondering why you have not heard much about this year's Export Awards. This is because the Export Awards are being reviewed to ensure that they align with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)'s evolved strategy.
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International summit to explore commercial education opportunities

The International Knowledge Services Summit, taking place in Auckland from 30 April to 1 May, will explore ways to create large-scale commercial opportunities for New Zealand's education organisations.
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NZ company sparks up growth plans through NZTE

When Whangarei-based electrical and instrumentation engineering and contracting business McKay embarked on a high growth path in 2003 it decided to use a number of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) programmes to help it on its way.
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Northland sets sights on collaborative marine projects

Northland is set to benefit from a NZ$2 million investment by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) that will enable luxury mega yachts and specialised steel-hulled ships to be constructed and fitted out in Whangarei.
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New Zealand dips into global maritime training opportunities

New Zealand is well known for the prowess of its sailors and the skill of its boat builders – now it wants to be similarly recognised for the quality of its maritime education.
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Mentors support New Zealand businesses to grow

Warwick Kendon (pictured) was a successful, self-made businessman in his mid 50s when he realised his attic storage business needed help. Business novice Trish Rodwell, meanwhile, never expected her small cheesecake shop to end up producing 50,000 cakes annually.
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Digital technology experts in Wellington

New Zealand companies will have the opportunity to work with some of the world's leading digital media professionals, at an internationally acclaimed think-tank and creative workshop to be held in Wellington at the end of May.
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Have your say on draft digital strategy

The Draft Digital Strategy 2.0 is now out for public feedback.
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