Exporting stories

Alibaba.com launches UK channel partner recruitment drive
Thu, 15th Jun 2023
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Alibaba.com unveils its new UK channel partner recruitment drive to enable more SMEs to unlock global export opportunities.

Kiwi exporters finding 'She'll be Right' doesn't fly in Europe
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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Cybersecurity expert Daniel Watson says international customers are demanding more rigorous cybersecurity from NZ firms.

NZ Minister for Trade and Export Growth welcomes Canada's interest in DEPA
Mon, 28th Dec 2020
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Canada expresses interest in joining Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) with New Zealand, Singapore, and Chile. NZ Minister for Trade welcomes move.

NZ tech sector continues upward trajectory as export revenue grows
Fri, 20th Nov 2020
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Export revenue for New Zealand tech companies is on the rise, as an increasingly diverse international market heightens its demand.

Alibaba steps into cloud music with latest acquisition
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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mergers and acquisitions
Acquires Import eCommerce Platform Kaola from NetEase for Approximately US$2 Billion Alibaba will also take a minority stake in NetEase Cloud Music.

Inside NZ’s first blockchain trade for meat exports
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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ASB Bank, VerifyUnion, Greenlea and a Korean importer complete New Zealand's first blockchain export trade.

TIN200 tech export revenue growing leaps and bounds
Thu, 25th Oct 2018
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Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker says this means good things for the future of New Zealand’s economy.

Fintech NZ drums up support for UK-NZ tech opportunities
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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Support for New Zealand's fintech potential in the UK is growing as the government aims to establish post-Brexit free trade.

The Philippines could be NZ's next big export market, says tech entrepreneur
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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New Zealand businesses overlook the potential of the Philippines as a market for financial services, says entrepreneur Rachel Strevens.

Fonterra, Alibaba collaboration ushers in new era of retail experiences in China
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Hema utilises the wealth of data it gathers from consumers to provide a tailored and personalised shopping experience for each customer.

From Christchurch to Chile: Kiwi company dominates in export innovation
Sat, 21st Oct 2017
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The Christchurch company has established an expansive global presence, spanning 80 countries, thanks to its revolutionary Leapfrog technology.

NZ agrees on negotiating mandate to upgrade China FTA, worth thousands of Kiwi jobs
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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We have set a joint target of $30b of two-way trade with China by 2020.

‘Uncertainty’s the new normal’ - SME exporters should be prepared for global trade disruptions
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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Almost one in five of small to medium sized businesses in New Zealand are now involved in exporting.

WREDA says NZ's refreshed trade policy is good news for digital exports
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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wellington regional economic development agency
WREDA chief executive Chris Whelan says the government's refreshed Trade Agenda 2030 policy is good news for the region and its digital exports.

New data sharing deal to give Kiwi exporters China trade advantage
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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The deal with Chinese Customs gives Kiwi exporters a big advantage over other exporters to China.

NZ dairy herd rises to record 6.7M as sheep flock falls to 29.6M
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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trade
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money management
The nation's dairy herd rose 4 percent in the latest year, extending the long-term trend that has seen milk become the dominant farm product.

Comvita shareholders exercise 5.6M of 6.9M rights on offer, triggering shortfall bookbuild
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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money management
The Te Puke-based maker of health products based on manuka honey aimed to raise $24.4 million in the offer at $3.55 apiece.