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NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters to Visit Vietnam, Thailand, and China Next Week
19 Nov 2025 | 9 months ago | 1054 viewsMinister Winston Peters will visit Viet Nam, Thailand, and China next week to strengthen New Zealand's key relationships in Southeast Asia and discuss regional challenges with senior leaders. He will also attend an event in Guangzhou marking New Zealand’s purchase of two interisland ferries, highlighting the strong trade ties with China. This visit underscores the Coalition Government’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation with both Southeast Asia and China.
Tags: Winston Peters New Zealand Viet Nam Thailand China Southeast Asia Guangzhou Ha Noi Bangkok Coalition GovernmentRotoruaNZ Receives $4.5M Boost for International Campaigns
13 Nov 2025 | 9 months ago | 1008 viewsRotoruaNZ will receive over $4.5 million for two campaigns promoting the region's geothermal wonders, Māori culture, and hospitality to international visitors. The "North Island x Ctrip" campaign targets travelers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea, while the "Kiwi North" campaign focuses on attracting visitors from Australia's eastern seaboard. These initiatives aim to showcase the diverse experiences across the North Island, support local businesses, and enhance the region's reputation as a must-visit destination, funded by the Regional Tourism Boost as part of the Government's Major Events and Tourism Package.
Tags: RotoruaNZ Louise Upston Tourism Hospitality Minister North Island Ctrip China Japan South Korea AustraliaNew Zealand Secures $450 Million in Deals at China Import Expo, Expands Market Opportunities
10 Nov 2025 | 10 months ago | 943 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced new deals and partnerships worth up to $450 million at the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Over 20 Memorandums of Understanding and supply agreements were signed between New Zealand and Chinese companies during the event, with over 80 New Zealand companies participating. The focus was on showcasing premium Kiwi offerings across various sectors, and the importance of e-commerce and digital trade in meeting consumer demands in China was highlighted to support New Zealand exporters.
Tags: China New Zealand CIIE Todd McClay trade partnerships Memorandums of Understanding exporters agriculture digital tradeTrade Minister Todd McClay's Global Tour to Boost NZ Trade Relations
07 Nov 2025 | 10 months ago | 964 viewsMinister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay embarked on a trip to China, the UAE, India, Singapore, and Australia to enhance trade relations and advocate for New Zealand's interests globally. In China, he led a trade mission at the China International Import Expo and emphasized New Zealand's 'Grass-Fed' standard, highlighting the significance of the trade relationship with China as the largest trading partner. The Minister engaged in various meetings and trade negotiations in the UAE, India, Singapore, and Australia, aiming to strengthen economic ties and achieve the government's goal of doubling export value over a decade to boost job opportunities and incomes in New Zealand.
Tags: Todd McClay China UAE India Singapore Australia trade New Zealand Minister Piyush GoyalNew Zealand's Education Minister to Promote High-Quality Education at China Expo
24 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 907 viewsDr Shane Reti, the Universities and Science, Innovation and Technology Minister of New Zealand, will lead a delegation to promote the country's high-quality education offerings at the China Annual Conference and Expo for International Education in Beijing. New Zealand is the Country of Honour at the event, which draws over 35,000 participants and highlights the strong educational partnerships between New Zealand and China. The visit aims to strengthen education links, increase the value of international education, and explore new opportunities for research cooperation between the two countries.
Tags: Shane Reti New Zealand China Education Innovation Technology Minister Universities Science International EducationNew Zealand Tourism Minister Leads Trade Mission to Strengthen China Relations
18 Sep 2025 | 11 months ago | 1095 viewsTourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston will lead an industry delegation on a tourism-focused trade mission to China, visiting Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Beijing to meet with Chinese airlines, e-commerce platforms, and tourism professionals. The mission aims to promote New Zealand's tourism sector, understand the Chinese market, and strengthen the relationship with China as it is New Zealand's third largest tourism market. Efforts include facilitating Chinese visitors' entry to New Zealand and fostering economic growth through tourism, friendship connections, and trade relationships.
Tags: Louise Upston China Tourism Hospitality Minister of Culture and Tourism New Zealand Trade mission Chinese market Aviation AccommodationPrime Minister Luxon Strengthens Bilateral Relations with China Through Key Agreements and Discussions
20 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2213 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has wrapped up his successful China visit by meeting with his Chinese counterpart Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. “My first official visit to China allowed me to reconnect with Premier Li on the full scope of our bilateral relationship,” Mr Luxon says. Following their meeting, Mr Luxon and Premier Li issued a Joint Statement of Outcomes and witnessed the signing of 11 new government-to-government arrangements covering cooperation on climate change, cultural linkages, tourism and a range of practical initiatives to facilitate trade flows.
Tags: Beijing Chen jining Chinese Christopher luxon Great hall of the people Indo pacific Li qiang National people ’ s congress New zealand Pacific Shanghai South china sea Taiwan strait Xi jinping Zealand Zhao lejiLuxon wraps up successful Shanghai visit
19 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2199 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has concluded the successful Shanghai leg of his official visit to China, accompanied by Ministers Louise Upston and Mark Mitchell and a delegation of senior New Zealand business leaders from across the food and beverage, health and wellbeing, education, and tourism sectors. “Our bilateral trade relationship with China is one of our most important, with two-way trade exceeding NZ$39 billion in the year ending March 2025. “This relationship accounts for more than 20 per cent of New Zealand’s total goods and services exports,” Mr Luxon says.
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