Links to websites that are either owned by NZTE, or strongly recommended by us.
These web sites are associated with NZTE programmes, but are not run directly by NZTE.
The following web sites are no longer active.
www.betterbydesign.org.nz
Better by Design is a movement to build New Zealand's awareness of and expertise in design-led business.
The aim is to help New Zealand companies make world class design a bigger differentiator for their products and services in export markets. Better by Design is being overseen by an independent group of design-led business experts, the Design Leadership Group, and the programme is administered by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.
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www.business.govt.nz
This whole-of-government business portal developed by NZTE provides New Zealand businesses with "an online business advisor".
business.govt.nz provides information on helping businesses improve their skills and capacity as well as access to important regulatory information, including quick help with taxes, ACC, workplace safety and employing staff.
www.exportyear.co.nz
Export Year 2007 is a combined government and private sector initiative that aims to encourage New Zealand businesses into exporting, and increase New Zealand's exports overall.
www.icn.govt.nz
The Industry Capability Network aims to promote New Zealand and Australian industry through import replacement and opportunities for participation in overseas projects.
The site lists major project opportunities and provides an entry point for suppliers wishing to participate in major projects.
www.investmentnz.govt.nz
The Investment New Zealand web site connects international investors with investment opportunities in New Zealand. Visit this site if you are interested in relocating your company in New Zealand or establishing a partnership or joint venture.
This site provides detailed, accurate information about New Zealand investment opportunities:
Investment New Zealand is the government's national investment promotion agency and is a division of NZTE.
www.marketnewzealand.com
Exporting from New Zealand? From this site you can:
Importing goods and services from New Zealand? You can:
This is an NZTE site. For more information phone the Enterprise Hotline on 0800 555 888.
www.newzealand.com
Information about tourism and business in New Zealand.
NewZealand.com is a joint venture between NZTE and Tourism New Zealand.
www.newzealandfocus.com
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) has established the first ever ‘New Zealand Focus’ concept store in Hong Kong.
New Zealand Focus is a New Zealand-branded retail and information centre located on one of Hong Kong’s busiest thoroughfares. The aim of the centre is to showcase quality New Zealand products and services and to create new trade opportunities for New Zealand businesses and exporters in Hong Kong, China and the wider North Asia region.
www.newzealandthinking.com
newzealandthinking.com has been developed to support the Brand New Zealand programme, which positions New Zealand as creative, innovative and technologically advanced under the 'New Zealand New Thinking' umbrella positioning.
The online toolbox provides practical resources and tools like AV presentation material, quote and figures about NZ. Registration is available to New Zealand government agencies and New Zealand companies.
www.projectlink.co.nz
New Zealand companies: subscribe online to ProjectLink and get hot leads for the Australian and Pacific markets before your competitors.
ProjectLink offers qualified pre-tender business opportunities in the engineering, marine, building and construction industries in Australia and the Pacific.
New Zealand contractors, consultants, suppliers and manufacturers have secured more than NZ$250 million worth of business through ProjectLink.
Talk to your NZTE Client Manager or call the Enterprise Hotline on 0800 555 888.
www.escalator.co.nz
The New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) Escalator service is aimed at assisting business growth by providing innovative small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurial New Zealanders who need capital to expand, diversify or commercialise a new concept with skills and assistance to access investment opportunities
The site is provided by four independent brokers and EDANZ (Economic Development Association of New Zealand).
www.eventvenues.org.nz
The site allows professional conference organisers to search for available venues around New Zealand.
The site is operated by the Inter Agency Event Group.
www.exported.co.nz
Workshops and coaching for businesses currently exporting, or looking at exporting. This site is provided by Gosling Chapman in conjunction with The Canterbury Development Corporation and The Small Business Company Ltd.
www.frst.govt.nz
NZTE's focus is on business and market development. But we also work alongside the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology to ensure that businesses can get the support they need to grow. The Foundation runs a range of schemes that can help businesses build capability in research and development and/or exploit research and development opportunities.
www.gets.govt.nz
The Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS) is a free website that lists current government purchasing opportunities.
The site helps New Zealand businesses wanting to tender for government department contracts or find out about opportunities and upcoming tenders.
The GETS site is managed by the Ministry of Economic Development.
www.NewZealandEducated.com
Are you thinking about studying in New Zealand? NewZealandEducated.com is the definitive source of information about New Zealand universities, schools and other educational institutions.
It's easy to research all your options here. Find out what is special about education in New Zealand, which course is right for you, and how much it costs.
You'll find dozens of links - from Accommodation to Visas, from Fees to Food.
NewZealandEducated.com is a joint venture between NZTE and Education New Zealand.
www.nzwoodinnovation.com
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise has established a showcase of New Zealand’s value-added wood products in Shanghai with the support of six New Zealand wood exporting companies, including Red Stag Timber, Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts, Pan Pac Forest Products Limited, Weyerhaeuser New Zealand, TDC Sawmills, and Gunns Veneers.
www.industrytaskforces.govt.nz
NZTE's four taskforces were set up to look into how best to develop four key industry sectors: Design, Screen Production, Biotechnology, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
The Industry Taskforces site included news and key resources to support the work of the taskforces. The site was taken offline in March 2004, and the final Taskforce reports are available on www.nzte.govt.nz/taskforces.
www.expo2005.co.nz
The official web site for the New Zealand Pavilion at the World Exposition 2005 Aichi, Japan.
New Zealand sent a pavilion to the World Expo 2005, held in Aichi, Japan from 25 March to 25 September 2005. A web site was built to support the pavilion and to provide more information about New Zealand for a Japanese audience. It was taken offline in June 2006.
For more information about New Zealand's involvement in the expo, please see www.nzte.govt.nz/aichi.
www.biospherenz.com
New Zealand Biosphere provided information on the biotechnology industry in New Zealand. The site was decommissioned in April 2006, and industry information can now be found on www.nzbio.org.nz.
www.nzconnection.govt.nz
The site was established as part of the World Class New Zealand programme and updated Kiwis expats on innovation and enterprise in key growth sectors, with a focus on government supported initiatives. It also provided links to expat networks and contact with New Zealand business organisations and government agencies.
The site was decommissioned in August 2004. Kiwi expats can keep connected to New Zealand by going to the following websites:
www.nziso.govt.nz - this site is now the New Zealand Industry Capability Network (ICN)
www.nzpavilion.org.nz
The New Zealand Pavilion was based in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour during the America's Cup Regatta (November 2002 - March 2003), and was visited by more than 22,000 people.
A fast-paced audiovisual presentation showcased more than 80 New Zealand businesses. Eight inspiring innovation heroes talked about what motivates them, and the challenges they have faced in developing their businesses.
The site was taken offline in February 2004.
www.nzsiliconvalley.com
NZTE assists New Zealand ICT companies to get started in the US market via the Silicon Valley Beachhead. Beachheads are ideal for companies who need a local presence to develop business in a market (e.g. their product requires a high degree of customisation).
This site was archived in June 2006. To read more about the NZTE Beachheads programme, see www.nzte.govt.nz/beachheads.
www.nzukbeachhead.com
NZTE assists New Zealand companies to get started in the UK market via the UK Beachhead. Beachheads are ideal for companies who need a local presence to develop business in a market (e.g. their product requires a high degree of customisation).
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