Getting started overseas? Breaking into a new market can be tough – especially when you have no existing networks to rely on.

Our Business Leader Forums offer market insights, practical advice and the chance to network with other New Zealand businesses trading in your destination market. Each Forum specialises in a particular country or region and members include traders with experience in that market.


ASEAN Business Leaders Forum

ASEAN Business Leaders Forum

The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) connects New Zealand businesses with trading partners in its ten member countries - Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Viet Nam. Join our ASEAN Business Leaders Forum and we’ll show you how to maximise the benefits of New Zealand’s preferential access to, and Free Trade Agreements with, ASEAN markets.

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China Business Leaders Forum

China Business Leaders Forum

Following the signing of an historic Free Trade Agreement in 2008, China remains one of New Zealand’s most important trading partners. Join our China Business Leaders Forum to access practical advice about doing business in China and find out how to gain maximum benefit from our Free Trade Agreement.

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India Business Leaders Forum

India Business Leaders Forum

India is one of our fastest growing destination markets, with New Zealand exports tripling over the last decade. Join our India Business Leaders Forum to access specialist information, advice, support and networking opportunities with fellow exporters.

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Taiwan Business Leaders Forum

Taiwan Business Leaders Forum

Taiwan and New Zealand have a well established trading history, and Taiwanese businesses and individuals are significant sources of foreign investment, as well as major contributors to New Zealand’s tourism and education industries. Join our Taiwan Business Leaders Forum to find new contacts in the New Zealand-Taiwan business sector and ensure your views are represented.

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Australia Business Leaders Forum

Australia Business Leaders Forum

Doing business across the ditch is often more challenging than exporters realise. Join our Australia Business Leaders Forum to tap into expert advice, stay connected with the Australian market and find new networking opportunities.

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