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Country Information
Access information, top tips, key contacts and other resources
Free Trade Agreements
Free Trade Agreements assist exporters by providing improved access and reducing trade barriers to partner markets
Food Consultants
Directory of Food Consultants
Foreign Exchange
Access up to date foreign exchange rates here
Intellectual Property
Protect your business’s intellectual property to maximise your competitive advantage locally and around the world
International Expansion
Want to establish a local presence in overseas markets? Find out who can help here
Market Entry
Thinking about expanding your business? Here are some useful insights into starting you off on the right path
Market Research
Keep up to date on the latest market research
Tariff Calculation
Free tools to allow you to calculate tariffs when exporting your goods to Australia and the US
TechSafe
Tech Safe was selected by the New Zealand Government to deliver a programme to improve the cyber-security of businesses to help them meet the objectives of the government’s cyber security strategy
Search Resources
New website connects exporters for success in the US
A new online platform has just been launched called United States Connect. It provides a one-stop-shop for New Zealand exporters to access the information, advice and contacts they need to succeed in the United States.
Walking the Guanxi talk
When it comes to doing business in China, it’s all about Guanxi* – the social networks and influential relationships and affiliations which can help smooth the way and get things done.
SERVCORP – Virtual & Serviced Offices
Dramatically increase your market share and business prospects by expanding into new countries. A Servcorp virtual or serviced office gives you the ability to operate in another market quickly, with little risk. Over 140 premium landmark locations worldwide to choose from.
China Kickstarter – Initial market research packages
Rare HQ have just launched their China Kickstarter packages for businesses who do not want to make a big upfront investment, but who would like dip in their toes and do some initial market research on the China opportunity. These start from NZ$5k.
Factor Regional Development Center (FDR Center)
A privately owned boutique-type market-entry consulting firm offering assistance to successfully bring products/services to markets in Romania and Eastern Europe.
ExportNZ’s National Exporter Survey 2013
The latest ExportNZ Survey shows exporters are confident of good growth and increasing orders in overseas markets for 2014, despite battling against a currency that is higher than most would wish for.
Business tips from the US
On the way to and from the Competitiveness Forum of the Americas (ACF) in Panama recently, I stopped in the US, where I took the opportunity to meet with some of our overseas representatives in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Forsius Advisory Services (Australia)
Forsius Advisory Services assists Australian and international companies to identify and secure new business opportunities in Australia where an informed understanding of Federal and/or State Government policy, regulation, or spending decisions can be critical to their prospects for commercial success in the market.
The Idealog Guide to South East Asia & China
In association with ExportNZ, Idealog magazine has put together the ultimate guide to South-East Asia and China – our fastest growing export markets.
Open for Business: An introduction to New Zealand
NZ Trade & Enterprise presentation outlining New Zealand to prospective trading partners.
Unlocking the mystery of Guanxi – John Cochrane
When people first start contemplating doing business in China, there are many challenges that are discussed, and a variety of opinions that will gush forth about everything from giving gifts, using chopsticks, and attempting a few phrases in Chinese.
OMF
OMF is the largest independent foreign exchange broker in New Zealand in the market today. We are 100% NZ owned with a strong and established market reputation spanning over 25 years.
Recommended Sites
EMA
Business Central
Business Central includes ExportNZ regions in the lower half of the North Island.
CECC
Business South
Business South - Otago Chamber & Southern Employers includes ExportNZ regions in the lower half of the South Island.
NZ Customs
