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China a traders’ delight
  China is a trader’s delight, guest speaker at the New Zealand China Trade Association, David Caselli, told the association’s AGM on October 31st. “China is a deep market with many niches and segments available to exploit,” he said. “The challenge is deciding what strategy to deploy then to clinically start executing it. 
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Brazilian super blogger to visit NZ to support export education
Mauricio Cid, 27 year old celebrity blogger from São Paulo, Brazil, is visiting New Zealand, on 8-15 November as the guest of export education social networking agency Conversa (conversa.co.nz).
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Report delivers insight on overseas corruption
  Transparency International New Zealand has announced the release of “New Zealand Exporters’ Experiences with Bribery and Corruption, A Qualitative Survey.” This report, commissioned from UMR Research by Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ), gives an insight into some New Zealand exporters’ experiences and perceptions of corruption in overseas markets.
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Agricultural exports could double by 2050
New Zealand has the potential to capture $1.3 trillion more in agricultural exports between now and 2050 if targeted actions are taken, according to a new report released by ANZ.
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China in-market distributor for A2
A2 Corporation Limited (A2C) has advanced the launch of a2™ brand milk powders and infant formula in China in 2013 with the appointment of an in-market Chinese distribution partner.
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NZ Winegrowers opens Hong Kong office
New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) are set to cement their presence in Asia after opening an office in Hong Kong on October 29.
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New tonnage/capacity for NZ trade
The China Navigation Company – more familiarly “CNCo”, the deep-sea shipping arm of the Swire group - is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year. CNCo was founded in 1872 to operate Mississippi-style paddle steamers on China’s Yangtze River and has enjoyed a long history in New Zealand with the first call dating back to 1883.  
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Kiwi umbrella company conquers global market
New Zealand's most wind-resistant outdoor umbrella range has taken the global market by storm with exports to 35 countries. The newest product, which was designed locally and tested by scientists at the University of Auckland in the country's strongest wind tunnel was able to withstand wind speeds of up to 40km/ph.
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Summit inspires businesses on China opportunities
China offers huge opportunities for New Zealand businesses, but too few are taking the plunge and entering the market, says Auckland Chamber of Commerce chief executive Michael Barnett. “By 2020 China will be the world’s largest economy and while it’s already New Zealand’s second largest trading partner, there is scope for far more benefit for New Zealand business,” Barnett said. Auckland Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with NZ INC Ltd, held the inaugural China Business Summit in Auckland recently. 
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Entries open for Fashion Export Scholarship
  DHL Express is calling for emerging fashion exporters to enter the fifth annual DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship. Designed to identify the country’s hottest up-and-coming fashion exporter and assist them in achieving international growth, the scholarship is open to New Zealand designers who have been exporting for less than four years.
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Kiwi entrepreneurs given chance to catapult their business
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is welcoming the launch of the Catapult Programme, an initiative that will see budding Kiwi entrepreneurs given the opportunity to fast track their ideas into United States markets.
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Entries open for fifth annual DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship
  DHL is calling for emerging fashion exporters to enter the fifth annual DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship. Designed to identify the country’s hottest up-and-coming fashion exporter and assist them in achieving international growth, the scholarship is open to New Zealand designers who have been exporting for less than four years
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China dawns Gold for Marisco
Marisco Vineyards has scooped an unprecedented 5 gold medals, of which 3 were Double Gold*, at the China Wine Awards. Never before has the company received suchglowing accolades, across so many wines, from a single show. 
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World first for New Zealand
  New Zealand has scored a major victory at the 38th IATTO Global Forum held this year in Tallinn, Estonia, where it was announced that it will be the first country in the world to roll out the new Global Trade Professional designation. 
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Kea's new board drives bold strategy
Kea, the organisation that connects New Zealand to its most influential expats, has announced a new board of directors to drive a bold new strategy to connect more Kiwis around the world than ever before.
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Ports' online portal increases supply chain efficiencies
The two largest container terminal operators in New Zealand, Port of Tauranga Ltd and  Ports of Auckland Ltd have announced their intention to launch a single container management portal called ‘PortConnect’.
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China Business Summit challenges exporters to take up opportunities
  China offers huge opportunities for New Zealand businesses, but too few are taking the plunge and entering the market, says Auckland Chamber of Commerce chief executive Michael Barnett. Auckland Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with NZ INC Ltd is holding a China Business Summit as a platform to increase business engagement between New Zealand and China.
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RWC 2011 a year on: A quarter of Kiwi exporter’s say they benefitted
  With the one-year anniversary of Rugby World Cup 2011 this weekend, the annual DHL Export Barometer has revealed some positive business outcomes from the major sporting event. A quarter (26%) of the New Zealand exporters surveyed claimed they enjoyed an increase in business orders as a direct result of RWC 2011. 
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No. 8 wire approach hampers global business growth
  Grant Thornton New Zealand’s Director of People and Culture and MBA student, Vicki Caisley has recently returned from a two-week Massey University study tour of the US looking at international business models and innovation. Stories abound of New Zealand businesses, large and small, falling over when they try to go off-shore and make it in larger markets. 
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Indonesia Forum highlights huge export opportunity
  The Asean New Zealand Combined Business Council (ANZCBC) and Export New Zealand are staging the Indonesia Forum 2012, with the support of the Indonesian Embassy in New Zealand. Scheduled for Friday 28th September, this is a high level forum intended to identify opportunities for New Zealand businesses in Indonesia.
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