MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
I'm off to the Federation of Maori Authorities Conference this weekend to check out all the exciting things going on in the Maori economy, and I will report back on this in the next issue.
Since launching the ExportNZ election manifesto we've had some good feedback from the political parties. I'd encourage exporters to ask the politicians on the hustings how their party would boost the sector if they were in government.
I look forward to catching up with you in the next issue - when we'll know who is leading New Zealand for the coming three years...
Catherine Beard
Executive Director
ExportNZ
027 463 3212 or cbeard@exportnz.org.nz.
IN THIS ISSUE...
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Attitude, guts and go. Canterbury manufacturing exporters talk about hardening the attitude when it counted this year and sharpening focus like never before...
Click here to watch the video and click on Cant'y Manufacturing - Forward Focus.
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The National Party’s announcement that it will slow down the full impact of the cost of the ETS on the economy is like saying instead of moving into 4th gear (full speed ahead) we will stay in 3rd gear a bit longer, when we should have been in 1st or 2nd gear at the most from the start of the scheme, says Executive Director of ExportNZ, Catherine Beard. More...
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Russian FTA negotiations continue apace, TPP announcement imminent and feasibility study into CEP between NZ and Chinese Taipei (Taiwan). More...
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Fantastic news that the Government is making changes to the services offered by the New Zealand Export Credit Office to Kiwi exporters. It shows the Government recognises the vital role exporters have to play and the challenges they face. C Beard
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The Powering Innovation report, based on the findings of an independent panel - comprised of Phil O'Reilly, AUT University's Professor John Raine and Professor Mina Teicher, led to the Government's recent announcement that, should it be re-elected this month, it plans to boost investment in the science sector and transform Industrial Research Limited (IRL) into an advanced technology institute that will function as New Zealand's "high-tech HQ".
This is very exciting news - it's something BusinessNZ has been promoting for years, and greater investment in R&D formed a key part of our election manifesto. C Beard
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Looking ahead to GoGlobal
Book in 22 March 2012 in your diary now for the best ExportNZ conference yet.
We have scheduled it the day after the NZTE International Business Awards so companies coming to Auckland will be able to stay the night and attend GoGlobal the next day.
In addition, we are working with NZTE to have some of the offshore Beachhead leaders, particularly from Australia, China and India, attend the conference, so the line-up of speakers will be very high quality.
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The Technology Innovation Network (TIN) in association with IRL has published a list of New Zealand’s top 100 technology companies by revenue - the TIN 100 Report.
IRL's Shaun Coffey says “Most successful companies have a long-term strategy for growth based on current and future demand for their products in global markets. To meet this demand it is key that firms develop a robust pipeline of world-leading products and services." More...
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The NZ Freight Summit 2012 promises highly strategic focused topics with sessions heavily focused on how New Zealand can achieve greater efficiency and collaboration within the freight sector. More...
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Auckland's new Food Innovation Centre based in Manukau - Te Ipu Kai, the Food Bowl - is set to become a key component of New Zealand's developing network of food science and technology innovation resources.
It will help manufacturers develop and test new products for commercialisation, specifically for the fast moving consumer goods market. More...
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Opportunity to connect engage and learn with world-leading experts on competitiveness and economic development.
From 28 November – 2 December 2011 at the 14th annual Global Conference of The Competitiveness Institute, experts from 45 countries will be in Auckland to discuss current thinking and practices on building inclusive, innovative and competitive economies. More...
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