Rt Hon Sir Don McKinnon, Hon Tim Groser, H.E. Ambassador Rodrigo Espinosa, Mr. Stephen Jacobi, Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen, It is my great pleasure to join you today for the ‘Building the Southern Link’… Read More
The Building the Southern Link conference moved from discussion to action in the afternoon, which focused on identifying the value proposition and barriers for the Southern Link. The sessions drew out – from the strategic… Read More
My thanks to Tim Groser for that characteristically masterful of summary of our discussions today. It has been a stimulating day and you have all contributed to the quality and substance of the discussion. When… Read More
Making New Zealand a major point of connection between China and South America will take a step forward tomorrow at a trilateral conference in Auckland. Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker and Chinese Ambassador… Read More
NEW ZEALAND CHINA COUNCIL REMARKS TO THE ALIBABA E-COMMERCE CONFERENCE AND EXPO AUCKLAND, 14 JUNE 2019 STEPHEN JACOBI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR It’s great to be here and thank you to Alibaba for giving me the… Read More
The New Zealand China Council proudly sponsored the ‘Outstanding Contribution to the New Zealand – China Business Relationship’ category at the 2019 HSBC NZCTA China Business Awards. This was an opportunity for the Council… Read More
Former Trade Minister Phil Goff has been recognised for his past and ongoing leadership in building New Zealand China relations. Goff received the award for Outstanding Contribution to the New Zealand-China Business… Read More
Published on June 6, 2019 THE SPINOFF Taking a longer-term view of developments in the China market would help everyone’s stress levels, writes Stephen Jacobi.* These are tense times for trade. The ongoing US-China… Read More
James Laurenceson, Acting Director of the Australia-China Relations Institute visited New Zealand in May, sponsored by the New Zealand China Council. James spoke to the AM Show’s Duncan Garner about how Australia’s relationship with… Read More
This month, the Council brought together young New Zealanders from a range of backgrounds and from all over the country for the second Next Generation Leadership Event. Hosted at the offices… Read More
NZ China Council Chair confirms decisions yet to be taken on review of Council structure and governance The Chair of the NZ China Council, Sir Don McKinnon, confirms there is a review of… Read More
This article originally appeared in the New Zealand Herald on 3 April 2019 Is our next big earner right in front of us? Next month, hard on the heels of the… Read More
The future of the New Zealand China relationship will be determined by our next generation of leaders – young New Zealanders with the energy, vision and creativity to build on the successes of… Read More
Stephen Jacobi joined international experts on China Global Television Network to discuss the Prime Minister’s visit to China. Watch the interview here. Read More
New Zealand China Council Executive Director Stephen Jacobi spoke to Duncan Garner on the AM Show about Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s visit to China and meeting with President Xi Jinping… Read More
By Stephen Jacobi Opinion – Symbolism is important. Our country has learnt that in these days since the dreadful terrorist attack on the Muslim community and the city of Christchurch. The symbolism of people holding… Read More
The New Zealand China Council welcomes the news that the NZ-China Year of Tourism will formally launch on 29 March, during a visit to New Zealand by a delegation led by China’s Minister… Read More
Executive Director Stephen Jacobi spoke with Radio New Zealand’s Guyon Espiner today about the Council, its membership and work programme, and how it works to advance the New Zealand China relationship. You can listen to… Read More
This article originally appeared in The Spinoff on 26 February 2019 The last year has been something of a roller-coaster ride for the relationship between New Zealand and China. Against a background of great… Read More
New Zealand China Council and the Hawkes Bay branch of ExportNZ jointly hosted a seminar in Hastings on 20 February. 40 representatives from business and community in the region attended the event. Stephen Jacobi, Executive… Read More
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