News

2nd October 2019

NZCC Investment Report in NZ Herald

Kiwis less suspicious of foreign investment if rules clear How important is foreign investment to NZ's economy? NZ Herald… Read More

2nd October 2019

Talking Chinese Investment in the Capital

Around 30 Wellingtonians gathered for the local launch of the Council’s new report on Chinese investment in New Zealand, organised by the NZ China Trade Association (NZCTA). Martin Thomson, NZCTA Chair and… Read More

26th September 2019

Understanding China starts with language

Stephen Jacobi Executive Director New Zealand China Council Last month, China’s top live streaming celebrity, Viya, descended on New Zealand amidst a small army of handlers and a whirlwind of publicity. … Read More

23rd August 2019

NZCC takes BRI and Southern Link to New Plymouth

On 19 August, Venture Taranaki and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise jointly hosted the “Exporting to China: Market Updates and Insights” event in New Plymouth. 50 representatives from businesses and exporters in the region attended… Read More

16th August 2019

NZ China Council Investment Report “Understanding Chinese Investment in New Zealand” launched

Our investment report “Understanding Chinese Investment in New Zealand” was launched in Auckland on 15 August. 80 representatives from government agencies and businesses attended the event. The Report was presented by our Executive Director Stephen… Read More

15th August 2019

China with Hong Kong now NZ’s second-biggest investment partner: NZ China Council

China, including Hong Kong, is now New Zealand’s second-largest source of foreign investment, but the investment relationship still lags behind trade and people-to-people links, according to a report published by the New Zealand China Council. Read More

3rd August 2019

THE IMPORTANCE OF TRADE AND INVESTMENT FOR GROWTH

PRESENTATION TO AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY MBA PROGRAMME STEPHEN JACOBI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NZ CHINA COUNCIL NZ INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM JACOBI CONSULTING LTD Thank you for the kind invitation to… Read More

29th July 2019

Climate Change and Environmental Cooperation with China

The NZ China Council and BusinessNZ together with ANZ and Waste Management hosted an address and panel discussion with the Minister for Climate Change, Hon James Shaw, in Auckland on 19 July. 90 representatives from… Read More

23rd July 2019

Watch: Building the Southern Link Conference

Watch highlights from the ‘Building the Southern Link’ Conference, co-hosted in Auckland in June 2019 by the New Zealand China Council, Latin America New Zealand Business Council, Consejo Argentino Para Las Relaciones Internacionales, Fudan University… Read More

16th July 2019

“THE FUTURE IS IN YOUR HANDS – GO BUILD IT”

ADDRESS TO 2019 NEW ZEALAND CHINA YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE, CHRISTCHURCH STEPHEN JACOBI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NZ CHINA COUNCIL “THE FUTURE IS IN YOUR HANDS –… Read More

16th July 2019

“WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU FACE?”

ADDRESS TO 2019 NEW ZEALAND CHINA YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE, CHRISTCHURCH 15 JULY 2019 DAVID PINE, ADVISOR, NZ CHINA COUNCIL “WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU FACE?” Dajia hao,… Read More

28th June 2019

The Southern Link: An Idea On The Move

Making New Zealand a major and natural connection between China and South America is an idea whose time has come. This was a key theme at the ‘Building the Southern Link’ conference, which brought together… Read More

28th June 2019

MEDIA COVERAGE: BUILDING THE SOUTHERN LINK CONFERENCE

New Zealand 'ticks all boxes' for Pacific trade and travel hub New Zealand could serve as a trade and travel bus… Read More

28th June 2019

Hon David Parker: Speech to Building the Southern Link Conference

Sir Don McKinnon, Chair of the NZ China Council and Patron of the Latin America Business Council Ambassador of Chile HE Rodrigo Espinosa Ambassador Wu Xi of the People’s… Read More

28th June 2019

RT HON SIR DON MCKINNON: REMARKS TO THE BUILDING THE SOUTHERN LINK CONFERENCE

Ambassador, Consul-General, distinguished guests from overseas and closer to home Kia ora koutou katoa and a warm welcome to you all to the Southern Link conference. This is an occasion when I can wear two… Read More

28th June 2019

Hon Tim Groser: Remarks to the Building the Southern Link Conference

Chairman I very much appreciate the initiative of the NZ China Council and the other stakeholders from South America and China who have brought us together to build support for, and… Read More