This is our Chair John McKinnon’s recent presentation to the China Capable Public Sector programme. An Op Ed based on this presentation, published on Stuff on 26 April, can be accessed here. This is… Read More
Former New Zealand ambassador to China (2004-2009) Tony Browne has been recognised for his contribution to the New Zealand- China relationship at the (postponed) 2021 New Zealand… Read More
The upgrade to New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China will enter into force on 7 April 2022. The New Zealand China Council welcomes this final step following the signing of the FTA upgrade… Read More
The New Zealand China Council (NZCC) recently joined the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) and the Centre for China and Globalization (CCG) for a virtual roundtable on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Our Chair John… Read More
The New Zealand China Council has appointed Alistair Crozier as its new executive director. Alistair has had an extensive career in New Zealand-China diplomacy. He established and led New Zealand’s first diplomatic post in Chengdu,… Read More
The New Zealand China Council (NZCC) and the China Development Institute (CDI) recently held a joint virtual dialogue on climate change and sustainable development. The dialogue included two sessions “Net-zero emissions strategies” and “Green transportation”. Read More
New Zealand China Council Executive Director Rachel Maidment will step down from her role next week to take up the position of Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Auckland Office. Maidment has… Read More
Sir Don McKinnon has retired from his role as chair of the New Zealand China Council. Sir Don served as chair of the Council since its establishment in 2012. Executive Director Rachel Maidment says Sir… Read More
Rapid growth in trade between Asia and South America is opening the door for New Zealand to reap billions in economic benefits as an aviation hub for travel and e-commerce trade. There will likely be… Read More
The Southern Link places New Zealand in the middle of a global value chain connecting Asia and South America, generating growth in trade, tourism and export opportunities. Transiting via New Zealand offers the shortest air… Read More
Rapid growth in trade between Asia and South America is opening the door for New Zealand to potentially reap billions in economic benefits as an aviation hub for travel and e-commerce trade, according to an… Read More
A year on, we reconnect with the education sector to discuss the impact of Covid-19. Our guests, Derek McCormack (Vice Chancellor – AUT), Danny Chan (Co-founder – ACG and Director – UP Education) and Ainslie Moore (Deputy Director –… Read More
As a sponsor and supporter of Chinese Language week, every year the Council has a variety of activities to encourage New Zealanders to learn Chinese! This year our Council Members Sir Richard Taylor – Co-founder… Read More
A new ‘Insight’ page has been launched on the NZCC’s website. The page will host explainer videos, interviews, discussions and speeches on topics that influence and impact on the NZ China relationship. The Insight page contributes to the ‘inform’… Read More
Kiri Nathan is the founder of her eponymous clothing brand Kiri Nathan Ltd. Kiri has been travelling to China for years, a journey that started with sourcing fabric from one of the world’s largest textile… Read More
It’s not necessarily about providing the lowest priced product that will make you a success in China… it’s about being able to add value and continue to create value. Magic Memories started as fast photo… Read More
New Zealand China Trade Association (NZCTA) and North Asia CAPE recently hosted a technology focused breakfast seminar featuring John Cochrane, General Manager of Facteon Intelligent Technology. John has had a fascinating China journey, working… Read More
Foreign Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta will deliver a speech to the New Zealand China Council on Monday 19 April at 8:30 am. This will be the Minister’s first speech dedicated to the New Zealand-China… Read More
How has the Australia-China relationship changed over the last few years? What has been the impact of the spill-over of politics into the economic realm? Have views on China become more polarised, and what is… Read More
The New Zealand China Council welcomes the signing of the NZ-China free trade agreement upgrade as positive news for Kiwi exporters amid ongoing global uncertainty. Chairman Sir Don McKinnon says the upgraded agreement will contribute… Read More
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