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[NZEC](https://exportcredit.treasury.govt.nz/) is New Zealand's export credit agency, and a unit within the Treasury's Financing, Infrastructure and Urban Development directorate.

They work alongside other government agencies to promote New Zealand exports and export-related investments. They do this by providing tailored trade credit insurance and financial guarantees, backed by the New Zealand Government.

NZEC's role is to complement and not compete with the private sector. In this way, they provide support to smaller and growing firms, as well as offer market capacity to larger firms, and security through economic cycles and market disruptions.

They have an experienced team with specialist skills in corporate banking, trade finance, risk management and credit analysis.

Best Emerging Business

[New Zealand Story's](https://www.nzstory.govt.nz/) purpose is to inspire, curate and amplify storytelling to expand New Zealand's reputation and value internationally. Our goal is to maintain and expand what New Zealand is known for to improve knowledge, consideration, favourability, and preference for New Zealand products and services. 

We create quality resources to provide exporters, the Government and its agencies with the tools, skills and knowledge to communicate more consistent and compelling stories about New Zealand to shift perceptions, open doors and grow opportunities. New Zealand Story is also responsible for the protection of our national symbol, the FernMark.

Excellence in Brand Storytelling

[Kiwibank](https://kiwibank.co.nz) believes sustainability and profitability go hand in hand when creating a future-proof business. That's why we’re proud to sponsor the Excellence in Sustainability award supporting Kiwi businesses making a positive impact on the environment, their customers, and their employees. Since inception, our purpose is to make Kiwis better off and we know Kiwi innovators share this same passion.

Kiwibank has business banking specialists, services, and products to support you to run or grow your business. This is business banking for better. This is Kiwi.

Excellence in Sustainability

Māori Excellence in Export

The [Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade](https://www.mfat.govt.nz/) acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for all New Zealanders.

By building connections and influence in other countries, MFAT works to secure outcomes that matter to New Zealand including gender equity, the rights of indigenous peoples, environmental issues, labour rights and more. 

MFAT also helps our exporters offshore by offering practical advice, resolving trade barriers, and negotiating better market access.

Inspiring Women Leaders

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[ExportNZ](https://exportnz.org.nz/) is the voice of New Zealand exporters and a division of BusinessNZ. 
It is delivered across New Zealand by The Employer's and Manufacturers Association (EMA), Business Central, The Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce (CECC) and The Otago-Southland Employers' Association (OSEA). 

ExportNZ seeks to provide effective advocacy and lobbying on behalf of New Zealand exporters. With decades of advocacy experience, we aim to inspire New Zealand firms to engage in exporting and expand their business horizons to grow internationally. We provide an array of practical support programmes and networking events to achieve these goals – including facilitating annual export awards to celebrate our export success.


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[KPMG](https://kpmg.com/nz/en/home.html) is proud to partner with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise to support the NZIBA.

In a world where rapid change and unprecedented disruption are the new normal, the New Zealand International Business Awards provide a unique opportunity to celebrate the hard work, tenacity and ingenuity of successful New Zealand businesses operating in international markets.

We know it's not an easy journey for New Zealand businesses exporting products and services overseas, with every opportunity comes complexity and the barriers to entry can be high. At KPMG we are inspired by businesses looking to take on the challenge. Our KPMG advisors span 156 different countries, providing businesses with access to resources and information they need to be confident in their expansion strategy. We leverage our global expertise through local experts to enable New Zealanders to take their businesses anywhere they might want to grow.

We are passionate about driving the performance of New Zealand businesses and look forward to celebrating the achievements of all who take part in the New Zealand International Business Awards.

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