Business Delegation for PM Mission to China announced
Two-way trade with China is worth over NZ$39 billion, representing more than 20% of all New Zealand’s exports in the year to March 2025.
28 senior New Zealand business leaders will join the Prime Minister, Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, on his upcoming mission to China (17-20 June). The visit will seek to secure and grow trade and economic opportunities with New Zealand’s largest trading partner and the world’s 2nd largest economy.
“China is a dynamic and fast-moving marketplace with 500 million middle class consumers. It continues to be a market of choice for many Kiwi exporters, particularly across the primary industries and premium food and beverage,” said Clare Wilson, NZTE General Manager International.
“With a robust free trade agreement in place, we expect Kiwi companies will continue to target China, where we have built a strong reputation as a safe and reliable trading partner. This mission aims to further deepen connections, build knowledge and foster business partnerships to support the Government’s goal of doubling the value of exports in 10 years.”
The full business delegation comprises the following companies:
Air New Zealand
Alliance
Auckland Airport
Christchurch International Airport
Deer Industry New Zealand
Fiordland Lobster Company
Fonterra
Goodman Fielder
Indevin Group
Meat Industry Association
MitoQ
Moana New Zealand / Sealord
New Zealand China Council
New Zealand Māori Tourism
Ngāi Tahu Holdings
NZ INC
Plant & Food Research
Rockit Global
Scales Corporation
Silver Fern Farms
Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
The a2 Milk Company
The Beauty Lab Collective
UP Education
Victoria University of Wellington
Westland Milk Products
Zespri
The Business Delegation will be led by Dame Therese Walsh, independent director and Chair of Air New Zealand and Chair of ASB Bank. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Hon Louise Upston, Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, Hon Mark Mitchell, Minister of Police, and MP Nancy Lu. Kapa Haka group, Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue, will also join the Mission to showcase New Zealand’s unique cultural identity and to include tikanga elements across the programme.
Two-way trade with China is worth over NZ$39 billion, representing more than 20% of all New Zealand’s exports in the year to March 2025. The NZTE team in China works extensively with companies in the food and beverage, and consumer good sectors. Whilst China is a fast moving and very competitive market, New Zealand companies are expected to continue to carve out valuable market positions. China consistently features prominently as an export market for large sectors such as dairy, meat, fruit, seafood, together with other sectors such as health and wellbeing, beauty and personal care, and petfood.
Find out more about the Prime Minister’s mission to China on the Beehive website.
