Described by economists as a “sleeping giant”, New Zealand’s Māori Taniwha economy is “wide awake and hungry for business” said Māori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples. At the start of May 2012, the Hong Kong Trade and Business Roadshow toured the country, with Te Puni Kōkiri hosting hui targeting Māori businesses.

Hong Kong – The Gateway to China

Steve Barclay, Director of Sydney’s Hong Kong Economic and Trade based office, is a graduate of the University of Birmingham who became an Administration Officer of the Hong Kong Government in 1982. He has served a wide variety of posts with policy responsibilities covering consumer protection, intellectual propert and solid waste management. He has also served as a District Office in Hong Kong and as Hong Kong’s economic and commercial representative in Brussels.

Hong Kong’s Economic Outlook and Key Business Opportunities for New Zealand Companies

Cameron Boardman has been the Head of Investment Promotion, Australia and New Zealand for Invest Hong Kong in Sydney for just over three years; having established and managed the Melbourne office of Invest Hong Kong from 2004 till 2008. Cameron has a passion for Australia Rules Football (or Aussie rules), and has also been a member of the Victorian Parliament and a policeman.

Kiwis Flying with Dragons

Sharon-May McCrostie has just returned from four years based in Hong Kong working as the New Zealand Trade Commissioner. She was charged with promoting and facilitation trade opportunities and strategic relationships for NZ business. Sharon-May has held senior positions across the NZ export food industry in sales, marketing and business development with a focus on Asian markets. Hong Kong: The Food & Wine Trading Centre in Asia. The Logistics Hub in Asia

Hong Kong – The Food & Wine Trading Centre in Asia / The Logistics Hub in Asia

Ms Bonnie Shek is the Director of Australia and New Zealand for the Hong Kong Trade Development Centre based in Sydney. Prior to joining the Trade Development Centre, Bonnie spent 10 years in the telecommunications industry. Of Chinese descent, and born and raised in Hong Kong, Bonnie has lived in Australia and travelled back and forth across the Tasman for the last 22 years. She understands the business dynamics of the three economies. With her team at the Trade Development Centre, she assists small and medium-sized enterprises in doing business in Hong Kong and China, and continues to enhance on the good trading relationship between Hong Kong, Australia & New Zealand.

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