There are very few strategic risks to New Zealand from our current levels of exposure to imports from China, a new report from the New Zealand China Council concludes. And even if we were to… Read More
In February 2024 New Zealand China Council Chair John McKinnon gave an address on “China in 2024” to the Hawke’s Bay branch of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA). This speech to the… Read More
The New Zealand China Council is pleased to welcome two new members. Nathan Flowerday joins as incoming Chair of Zespri, succeeding Bruce Cameron who has stepped down from his Zespri and Council roles. Nathan is… Read More
Every March, the ‘lianghui’ or ‘Two Sessions’ political meetings in Beijing set the scene and key directions for China’s year ahead: its intended socio-economic goals and strategies, priority sectors, key personnel appointments and foreign policy… Read More
I want to approach this subject from three angles – the people, the economy, and the government. And wrap up by saying what all that means for this country’s relations with China in 2024. You… Read More
‘How to feed 1.4 billion people’ is already a big question. And how to do it sustainably? Answers to these questions are not only crucial for people in China, but also important for New Zealand. … Read More
The New Zealand China Council is pleased to welcome three new members of the New Zealand China Council. Richard Pollock has been nominated by Te Puni Kōkiri to replace its… Read More
This op-ed by New Zealand China Council Executive Director Alistair Crozier was originally published on asiamediacentre.org.nz on 5 Dec 2023. China is home to some of the world’s supercities – Beijing, Shanghai. But what’s… Read More
New Zealand dairy, meat and seafood exporters must keep up with rapidly evolving agri-food sustainability policies in China to ensure future market success, according to a new report from the New Zealand China Council. Tasting… Read More
Which international airport was the first in the world to become ‘climate positive’ (i.e. more than carbon neutral)? How many civil airports are there in China and how are they becoming greener? What common… Read More
This op-ed by New Zealand China Council Chair John McKinnon was originally published on interest.co.nz on 18 Sep 2023. As we mark New Zealand Chinese Language Week this week it’s time to confront the… Read More
The New Zealand Business Roundtable in China (NZBRiC), a representative body for New Zealand companies doing business in and with China, recently completed a groundbreaking survey of over 50 kiwi businesses to provide a first-hand,… Read More
This op-ed by New Zealand China Council Executive Director Alistair Crozier was originally published on nzherald.co.nz on 24 Aug 2023. There is legitimate concern around New Zealand about the state of the Chinese economy. Read More
China is New Zealand’s fastest-growing major international partner in co-producing scientific publications, according to a new report commissioned by the New Zealand China Council. The report shows the share of New Zealand research co-authored with… Read More
This op-ed by New Zealand China Council Executive Director Alistair Crozier was originally published on newsroom.co.nz on 27 June 2023 and is reproduced with permission. China is the world’s largest producer of solar and… Read More
The New Zealand China Council welcomes ANZ Bank New Zealand Ltd Chief Executive Officer Antonia Watson as its newest member. Acknowledging ANZ Bank’s standing as a member and strong supporter of the Council since its… Read More
This article was originally published on www.newsroom.co.nz on 7 June 2023 with the title “NZ must sell smarter to young ‘Made in China’ market.” If you visit any number of cities in China, you may… Read More
How do New Zealanders assess China’s response to climate change? We recently had a unique opportunity to work with InstatData, a kiwi start-up which analyses social media posts to gauge New Zealanders’ opinions on particular… Read More
New Zealand China Council Chair John McKinnon will lead a high-level mission of Council members to China and Hong Kong on 8-15 May, the Council’s first visit there since 2019. Members of the Council delegation… Read More
The New Zealand China Council is very pleased to welcome the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) represented by its Director-General Ray Smith as a new member. The Council serves as a high-level forum for discussions… Read More
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