Have you booked your place? Go Global 2013 is coming on 23 May.

We've secured a fantastic line up of exporting stars to share their experiences with you - check out the programme here.

I look forward to seeing you at SKYCITY Convention Centre to take advantage of this world class opprtunity to network and learn from Kiwis who have taken on the world and are winning in international markets.

Register before the end of April to take advantage of the early bird $99 special rate. Register here.

I'm off to China tomorrow as part of the Prime Minister's trade mission delegation. I look forward to updating you on my learnings from there - which I'm sure will be as vast as the country itself!

Catherine Beard
027 463 3212 or cbeard@exportnz.org.nz

Catherine Beard
027 463 3212 or cbeard@exportnz.org.nz

While business groups such as the NZ/US Council and International Business Forum have been quick to welcome Japan’s announcement that it wishes to join the TPP negotiation, the decision is not without its downside.

Let's examine the positives as well as the complications. More...

Interesting observations were shared with us by Ed Gerwin, Senior Fellow for Trade and Global Economic Policy, when he visited NZ from Washington recently to talk about the trade opportunities in the Asia-Pacific and specifically the TPP.  He summarizes the four key things that stood out to him regarding the TPP. More...

The fact that New Zealanders continue to recognise the economic and cultural benefits of maintaining ties with Asia, as highlighted by the latest survey from the AsiaNZ Foundation, bodes well for our future.

Exports to China alone have increased 70% since 2009 to NZ$5.6 billion. With China set to become the world’s second biggest consumer market by 2020, our engagement in the Asian region needs to keep up. This starts with education. More...

The value of exported goods rose $290 million (8.0 percent) to $3.9 billion in February 2013, compared with February 2012, according to Statistics New Zealand. This was led by an increase in exports to China, up $259 million (49 percent).

"Milk powder, pine logs, and sheep meat led the rise in exports to China," industry and labour statistics manager Louise Holmes-Oliver said. "China drove the overall rise in exports." More...

ExportNZ would like to remind members of their obligations when dealing in overseas markets where they are more likely to face bribery and corruption than at home.  Exporters need to stay vigilant and have good policies in place about how to deal with corruption in overseas markets.

Here's some useful information about combatting bribery and corruption, plus information on US and UK laws. More...

Here are some insights on the export opportunities to be found in Malta, shared with us by the Consulate General of Malta for NSW.

Strategically located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea with excellent air and sea links to the nearby markets in the European Union, North Africa and the Middle East, Malta is an ideal location for companies to expand their business out of New Zealand and into these regions.

Through its membership in the EU Malta grants access to a market of more than 500 million people, with its adoption of the Euro helping it to facilitate trade even further. More...

On 18 June, Innovest will bring together international and local investors and New Zealand’s fastest growing, most innovative businesses. Over 500 international and local delegates will converge on Auckland’s waterfront for this highly popular one-day programme of business matching. In fact it's so popular we hear there are only a few places left, so don't delay if you want to grab one. More...

The New Zealand Export Credit Office (NZECO) publishes country guides designed to give exporters a feel for key issues you may face when exporting to specific international markets. They explain how NZECO can help you to overcome these issues.

A guide on Japan is the latest addition, but there are also guides on India, the Philippines, South Africa and Spain. The team have been finding some unique solutions to trade finance obstacles in Bangladesh, so watch out for the Bangladesh exporter guide over the next couple of months.

You can find the Exporter Guides here.

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