Elections can provide a valuable opportunity to be heard by government and have some real influence over policies. To make sure your views are on the table, we run a short annual exporters survey. I would encourage you to invest a few minutes adding your thoughts.

I'd also recommend you check out some of the training and information being shared around the country. It is encouraging to see how much support is on offer for Kiwi exporters by others who have already paved the way.

And if you haven't registered for the Supply Chain Conference, now's your chance: they're offering a discount for ExportNZ members. You'll have to be quick though - the conference is on August 28th.

Catherine Beard
027 463 3212 or cbeard@exportnz.org.nz

This is your chance to have your say to an incoming Government about the issues you face as an exporter.  What are the biggest opportunities, what are the biggest barriers, in which ways can Government help, how can ExportNZ help?

The survey takes a quick 5-10 mins, the results do not identify any individual or company and it is very useful for our advocacy to Government Officials and Politicians.  Have your say!

This month's trade update looks into the challenges facing FTA and TPP negotiations, as well as talks with the Gulf Cooperation Council and India. More...

Richiwi Director, Kefeng Chu says doing successful business in China is all about Guanxi* – the social networks and influential relationships and affiliations which can help smooth the way and get things done. He's put together some important do's and don'ts for New Zealand businesses. More...

Hear what the politicians are offering for business and the economy at the most informative election event of 2014 - the Deloitte-BusinessNZ Election Conference. Ask questions on the issues important to you, and compare their views with the results from our latest survey of businesses. More...

The 3rd Annual Supply Chain Conference is being held in Auckland on 28th August. They're offering a special 10% discount for ExportNZ members, plus a 50% discount for second and third delegates. Just put ‘Export NZ’ in the ‘discount box’ when registering and the discount will be applied to your invoice. More...

GMP founder, Karl Ye is about to unveil what he says is world-first patented traceability technology on the infant formula cans that will allow consumers to use their smartphones to trace the milk powder's history and even includes an X-ray picture of the contents. Ye says this is a valuable advantage in China, where food safety is a key issue for shoppers. More...

If you’re stuck in 3rd gear, chances are a World Class New Zealand member can help shift it up for you.

World Class NZ is a network of highly influential and internationally connected Kiwis.For example, the network connected YŌURS, a premium NZ sneaker brand, with Kiwi Ron Halls, former President and CEO of Footlocker International Inc. Ron provided YŌURS with some valuable ‘reality check’ insights into the supply and distribution challenges presented by the US market. YŌURS is now rethinking how it might ‘dance with the two industry elephants in the room’, Nike and ADIDAS, while still grabbing profitable market share.

There is no cold calling. Arrange a warm introduction to a World Class NZ network member now

Bookings for the NZTE China Business Training sessions in Auckland, Wellington, Blenheim, and Christchurch are now open. The extensive four-day programme includes need-to-know information about China, and other topics such as how to set up your company, HR, Finance, IP, strategy and marketing. More...

The Kea App is a simple but valuable platform to help you stay connected all over the world. It uses geo-locating software to help you find events, businesses and other Kiwis in your region, or promote your own events to Kiwis near you. Click here to download

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