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
The New Zealand China Council welcomes the upgrade to the New Zealand China Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Chairman Sir Don McKinnon says the successful conclusion of negotiations to upgrade the 2008 agreement shows the bilateral… Read More
NZ China Council Chair Sir Don McKinnon is pleased to welcome the appointment to the Council of Arihia Bennett, Te Kaihautū o Te Runanga o Ngāi Tahu, on nomination from Maori Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. Read More
ADDRESS TO THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON BELT AND ROAD & GLOBAL GOVERNANCE SHANGHAI, 18 OCTOBER 2019 SIR DON MCKINNON CHAIRMAN NEW ZEALAND CHINA COUNCIL Tēnā… Read More
Kiwis less suspicious of foreign investment if rules clearHow important is foreign investment to NZ’s economy?Read Morewww.nzherald.co.nz… Read More
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
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
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