MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
We're all aware of the turbulent times in the currency markets of late, and the affects this has on exporters. Our experts are keeping a close eye on this issue and providing advice where possible. Keep an eye out for the regular bulletins from BusinessNZ economist John Pask - the third installment will be out this week.
BusinessNZ and the Industry Capability Network (ICN) joined forces last week to host a series of seminars on how to win bigger government tenders and what it is that supply chain procurement managers (local and global) are looking for in supply chain partners.
The rewards for business and for the economy of having greater involvement in local and global supply chains are significant. ICN consultant Deb Archbold found there is room to boost revenue for New Zealand suppliers up to $170m for every $1 billion spent on major projects/chains - a potential 25% increase.
We had a good line up of speakers for Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. To view their presentations and find out more click here.
Catherine Beard
Executive Director
ExportNZ
027 463 3212 or cbeard@exportnz.org.nz.
IN THIS ISSUE...
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The annual Global Services Summit was held in Washington DC on 20 July.
Here's an update on the issues it explored, and the implications - including for FTAs, TPP and WTO. Find out more...
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Hope of concluding the negotiations any time soon has long been accepted as unrealistic, but work has been underway on a package of measures such as an announcement of duty free access for the world’s poorest countries, an agreement on disciplines on fish subsidies and some other matters. Find out more...
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Following some outstanding examples of export success at the Air New Zealand Cargo ExportNZ Awards in Auckland, we thought we'd share some of the winners' tips with you.
Along with Catherine Mullane from ExportNZ Auckland, who did a brilliant job of organising the awards, I visited the winners at their business premises.
Here's what they had to say:
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Influential British business leader Sir Richard Lambert was in New Zealand to speak at the Australia-New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference in Wellington on 1 August.
ExportNZ took the opportunity to catch up with the former Financial Times editor and former director general of the Confederation of British Industry, to pick his brain about the UK economy, the opportunities for New Zealand, energy and the future.
Watch the full interview here...
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is currently interested in hearing from businesses that export services to India, to identify ways in which the India FTA could make it easier for you.
Have you encountered any regulatory barriers in doing business in India? For example:
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restrictions on individuals (eg. difficulties in recognition of qualifications or obtaining business visas, requirements to obtain local licenses);
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restrictions on investors (eg. requirements to operate in joint ventures with local partners, requirements to employ locals or restrictions on the ability of New Zealanders to be transferred to work in subsidiaries or affiliates in India, local representation requirements for boards of directors, restrictions on the ability to invest in a new enterprise or invest equity in an Indian company); or
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financial or business restrictions (eg. restrictions on supplying services from New Zealand including via the internet, difficulties competing with local firms who benefit from government preferences, complex and discriminatory local regulations).
Please send any questions or information on barriers to services trade with India, ideally by 12 August 2011, to Brad Burgess, Services Negotiator for the India FTA: brad.burgess@mfat.govt.nz or Joanne Dow, India FTA Coordinator: joanne.dow@mfat.govt.nz.
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Seize the opportunity to learn more about this potential market with background information about the hearts and minds of Indian consumers.
Resources are available... Learn more here or contact Synovate (NZ) Ltd direct by calling Matt Benson in Wellington on (04) 473 4703 or Ian Mills in Auckland on (09) 538 0500.
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The Japan New Zealand Business Council Conference is taking place in Osaka on 6-8 November.
This is a great opportunity for New Zealand businesses and organisations to listen and partake in discussions on political, economic, investment, and trade themes that are highly relevant to our ongoing relationship with Japan. Find out more...
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Knowing your market before developing your product can save a lot of heartache.
Two thirds of products fail because companies spend all their time developing and fixing them up without finding out first if there’s a market for them, says Rob Adams. Find out more...
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On 8 September a focal point of the annual Canterbury Software Summit's will be its first-ever partnership with the University Commercialisation Offices of NZ.
It's also the first time the event is free to attend for members of the ICT industry, who'll be treated to valuable insights and lessons from successful technology entrepreneurs. Find out more...
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