International education is NZ’s 5th largest export earner, contributing almost $5b to our economy and supporting more than 45,000 jobs. Closing our borders has required our education institutions to adapt to unique circumstances. We recently… Read More
The Government recently updated New Zealand’s overseas investment regime. The amendments are designed to balance the important role overseas investment will play as businesses look to recover and grow, while ensuring greater protection of New… Read More
We recently commissioned a new report – How many eggs, in how many baskets – which was launched with a presentation of key findings by the report author John Ballingall from Sense Partners and… Read More
A new report on New Zealand-China trade patterns commissioned by the New Zealand China Council provides comparative data on New Zealand’s export and import exposure at the country level and export exposure by industry… Read More
A new podcast launching today from the New Zealand China Council aims to bring in new voices to discuss the future of the New Zealand China relationship and tell topical stories that inform, educate and… Read More
CALLING FOR APPLICATIONS To become a NZ China Council Next Generation Member The NZ China Council is a New Zealand led and New Zealand funded organisation. It acts as a cross-sector, peak body for… Read More
It is often said a crisis doesn’t change people, it reveals them. As COVID-19 devastates countries and drags the global economy into recession, we’re witnessing the greatest disruption to the free flow of people across… Read More
Two Latin American carriers have started flying the ‘Southern Link’, choosing New Zealand as their transit point en route to China. On 15 April, for the first time, Aerolineas Argentinas flew to Auckland, and then… Read More
Our Executive Director Rachel Maidment recently joined a webinar panel discussion organised by the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. The discussion aimed to inform the Kiwi business and finance community about the current and… Read More
The New Zealand China Council has appointed Rachel Maidment as its new Executive Director. A fluent Mandarin speaker, Maidment was previously Consul General in Guangzhou, New Zealand’s senior government representative for Southern China. Maidment has… Read More
The following information is republication of the information regarding the coronavirus outbreak on the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise website ( www.nzte.govt.nz) NZ China Council supports the people and city of Wuhan. “Our thoughts… Read More
On behalf of the New Zealand China Council, I express my support to the city and people of Wuhan during the difficulties presented by the coronavirus outbreak. Our thoughts are with… Read More
Published on 20 Dec 2019 The New Zealand Herald Departing Executive Director Stephen Jacobi shares some final thoughts about the future of the relationship. No one can predict exactly what’s ahead for New Zealand’s… Read More
NZ China Council Chair Sir Don McKinnon has announced a new governance and membership structure to improve the Council’s operational effectiveness and enhance the diversity of its membership. The new structure will provide for a… Read More
ADDRESS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CHINESE TAX AND POLICY AUCKLAND, 9 DECEMBER 2019 STEPHEN JACOBI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NEW ZEALAND CHINA COUNCIL It’s good to be with you today and… Read More
Relations are on a solid footing, says departing chief of trade advocacy group By KARL WILSON, Global Edition of China Daily New Zealand has managed to establish a solid relationship with China “built on mutual… Read More
The New Zealand Government has announced the conclusion of negotiations to upgrade New Zealand’s existing free trade agreement with China. Following the announcement, the NZ China Council hosted a discussion with 40 key stakeholders on… Read More
New Zealand China Council Executive Director Stephen Jacobi will step down from the role at the end of December. Jacobi has held the position of Executive Director since 2016. New Zealand… Read More
ADDRESS TO THE WAITEMATA DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD HEALTH FORUM ON INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION STEPHEN JACOBI, NEW ZEALAND CHINA COUNCIL It’s a pleasure to with you today and I am grateful to my good… Read More
Our Executive Director Stephen Jacobi talks about what the upgraded FTA with China means for New Zealand on RNZ. After three years of negotiation, New Zealand and China have agreed on an upgrade to their… Read More
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