ExportNZ has welcomed easier access for businesses to the United States. New E1 and E2 visas for New Zealand businesspeople operating in the US will allow them to enter the US as non-immigrant traders and investors.

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The year is speeding by and our ExportNZ regions are in full export awards mode. Check out the various awards events on our website. In this edition, we cover new package recycling requirements for the German market, a new tariff finder tool and many great seminars and events. If you are Christchurch based, don't miss the procurement seminar - big spenders that want to connect to suppliers!

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As we head into an Easter break that promises to be a good one, exporters might have time to consider some of the good opportunities we outline in this months newsletter. We cover the latest forward notice of government agencies spending intentions, some market research from Lincoln University for F&B exporters and how to leverage the Rugby World Cup in Japan (go on – you know you want to be there!).

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Along with the rest of New Zealand, our office has just observed the 2-minute silence to honour the victims of the terror attack in the Christchurch Mosque last Friday. We want to send our love and support to all the NZ Muslim communities across New Zealand.

Awards season is coming and the Wellington Export Awards and the Auckland/Waikato Awards are open for entries are – so we encourage exporters to enter. Great for profile and great for judges feedback.

The Brexit drama continues and I am sure those doing business with the UK are making contingency plans as best as they can. Advice from NZ Officials is to keep an eye on advice on the NZTE, MPI and MFAT websites