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28th June 2019
Jerry Clode: Presentation to Building the Southern Link Conference – Cultural Connection and Opportunity
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28th June 2019
Ambassador WU Xi: Making New Zealand a Link in the Belt and Road Initiative
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
28th June 2019
CONCURRENT SESSIONS: MOVEMENT OF GOODS AND PEOPLE
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
28th June 2019
STEPHEN JACOBI: CLOSING REMARKS TO THE SOUTHERN LINK CONFERENCE
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
24th June 2019
Conference Builds NZ’s Next Big China Opportunity
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
17th June 2019
STEPHEN JACOBI: REMARKS TO THE ALIBABA E-COMMERCE CONFERENCE AND EXPO
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
17th June 2019
Celebrating Icons of the New Zealand China Business Relationship
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
7th June 2019
Phil Goff Receives Top China Business Accolade
https://youtu.be/Xz-O3NhZC4E 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
6th June 2019
DON’T PANIC MISS MUFFET!
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
8th May 2019
James Laurenceson on NZ China Relations: NZ Media Highlights
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
16th April 2019
Video: Meet the Next Generation of Leadership
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
15th April 2019
Statement from Chair Sir Don McKinnon
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
9th April 2019
Can New Zealand link China and South America on the Belt and Road?
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
8th April 2019
Next Generation Leadership Event – The future is today!
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
4th April 2019
Stephen Jacobi on PM’s visit to China: CGTV Interview
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
2nd April 2019
AM Show Interview: Stephen Jacobi on PM’s visit to China
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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DQ1prpG05s&t=14s… Read More
27th March 2019
Symbolism and substance on agenda for PM Ardern’s China visit
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
12th March 2019
China-NZ Year of Tourism launching this month
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
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