Tuesday 31 July, 2012
In October Auckland will host the global phenomenon that is a TEDx event. The dynamic that drives these forums has value
for any Kiwi exporter.
Matthew Simmons has almost 30 years of continuous innovation behind him. He is encouraging SME businesses to seize
opportunities with the SKA project.
Gibson Group talk about their global award winning storytelling platform that takes museums to the streets, turning data
into a captivating social experience.
CHINA FIRST STEPS
Napier based DSH Systems has sold a US$15,000 dust-suppression hopper to Chinese giant Sinograin in what the company
hopes will prove a springboard for success in the Asian mega-market.
VIDEO: BETTER BY DESIGN
Lorna Borenstein founded eBay Canada and has 20 years experience in consumer technology and law. In this video clip she
explains why it's important for New Zealand companies to give consumers greater involvement with their brand.
US: SECURITY TRUMPS ALL
Vicky Whitlock, Trade Commissioner Washington DC reports.
Mike Moore, New Zealand’s Ambassador to the United States, often says that in the US, “security trumps everything.”
Translation for Kiwi companies: keeping Americans safe offers our NZ companies an opportunity.
NZ AROUND THE WORLD
The All Blacks travel to Argentina on September 29, 2012 as part of the Investec Rugby Championship. If you are
travelling to the game and are interested in learning more about doing business in Argentina while you’re there, the New
Zealand Embassy in Buenos Aires (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise) would be
pleased to hear from you.
The Culinary Festival 2012 is an official part of the New Zealand Guest of Honour programme at Frankfurt Book Fair in
October. Visitors are invited to experience New Zealand’s exciting and contemporary cuisine, prepared by New Zealand
celebrity chefs Peter Gordon, Al Brown, Robert Oliver, Charles Royal and Graham Brown.
ENDS