NZCTA: Opening Up Elements of a China Strategy
In its most recent publication, “A Goal is not a Strategy”, the NZ Institute scolds the lack of strategy to accompany our current heady goal to match Australia’s per capita GDP by 2025. In fact, we seem to recall that former Opposition Leader and career strategist, Don Brash actually did come up with a...
A China Strategy - Beyond Cows and Trees?
The purchase of a majority share in Synlait by Bright Dairy should be hailed as a positive signal that overseas interests are keen to invest in our productive sector even if successive Governments have encouraged New Zealanders to invest predominantly in residential property rather than taking equity in areas which should...
NZCTA: Tribute to Victor Percival, ONZM
It’s our sad task to advise the death of NZCTA Honorary Lifetime Member and former Chairman, Vic Percival on 24 July at his home at the age of 82. We repeat and update the tribute we made to Vic after he had been awarded his ONZM: Victor Percival recognised the need to re-align our trading partnerships and...
NZCTA: Reaping the rewards
The visit of Vice President Xi Jinping gave the opportunity for a broader segment of New Zealanders to reflect on the importance of our relationship with China. Those China hands close to the action have recognised and followed the rapid increase in trade and the elevation of China from fourth, then third...
NZCTA Commentary: Burning bright in the year of the Tiger
The year of the tiger is believed to bring with it mythical heroic powers. The Tiger is said to be lucky vivid, engaging and brave, ready to engage in battle and accept a challenge. Nonetheless, Chinese Premier, Wen Jiabao, has struck a note of caution about the challenges ahead in the new year, with China facing complex...