Mr. Victor, China Trader
The NZ Listener recently profiled NZCTA Honorary Executive Life Member, Victor Percival O.N.Z.M. This excellent article tells the story of Vic's early days as a China trader. Victor Percival saw nothing wrong in trading with the Communists – and the years have proved him right In the mid-1950s, it was...
Export Opinion: Q&A with DHL Express General Manager
China Now talks to DHL Express General Manager, Derek Anderson. Are there any specific additional freight risks when importing or exporting to China, as opposed to markets with more advanced logistics systems (e.g. security, tracing goods, and damage)? How can these best be managed from New Zealand? Logistics is a...
Prepare your China entry strategy - now! PART 2
In Part 2 of his exclusive article for China Now, Scott Brown, Managing Director of RedFern Associates, continues his discussion about why every New Zealand business should have a 'China Strategy'. To read Part 1 please click here. The media has been telling us for some time now that the China is changing from...
NZCTA Now
For the latest NZCTA news and details of upcoming events. Upcoming events URGENT: Please visit our events page for details and registration for our member events in May. Shanghai Expo 2010 Breakfast & Lunch Click here for more details. Kiwi movie opportunity The...
Tax: China aims to level playing field for business
Ernst & Young's Tax team explains how with recent amendments to China's tax laws, the Chinese government is creating a level playing field for all businesses. You only have a few months to plan for radical tax changes in China, so there is no time to wait. The new rules came into force on 1 January 2008 and...
Solid exporter support for FTA but advice and information ...
Exporters set their sights on China, but are looking for support to achieve success. A survey of more than 140 New Zealand exporters, by DHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, has found that 63 per cent of exporters stated a Free Trade Agreement with China would have a positive impact on their...
NZCTA Commentary - May
The FTA has been signed, 190 Business Delegates supported the Government Mission at the grand signing in Beijing and now the Government has to go through the processes of parliamentary approval, which should cause little more than superficial obstuction as both main parties support it. So New Zealand exporters...
Prepare your China entry strategy - now! PART 1
Now that New Zealand has signed a Free Trade Agreement with China, we talk to Scott Brown, Managing Director of RedFern Associates, about why every New Zealand business should have a 'China...
China Now Interview: Rob Jeffrey
Rob Jeffrey, a highly successful Kiwi entrepreneur and veteran of doing business with China, was recently appointed to the position of President of Export New Zealand. We talk to Rob about his new role and how Export New Zealand aims to help businesses export to China in 2008. Rob, congratulations on your...