T&G officially opens new Shanghai office
New Zealand-headquartered fresh produce group Turners & Growers (T&G) held an official launch of its China office in Shanghai on 20 May. Set up late last year, as reported on by Asiafruit, the office has already grown to accommodate a team of ten people. “T&G, through Delica, has been working with...
Recent Christchurch mayoral delegation to China
A traditional Chinese saying states 'the more the relatives visit each other the closer they will be'. Simply, if we want to develop and strengthen our relationships with our Chinese partners, we need to visit them. I spent 17 days visiting our 'relatives' across China in March this year. A 35-strong delegation of...
China’s First Lady hosts Massey, Weta arts delegation
China’s First Lady, Madame Peng Liyuan, wants stronger ties between China, Massey University and Weta Workhop following a reception she hosted in Beijing. Chancellor Chris Kelly, Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey, College of Creative Arts Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Claire Robinson and senior university staff members...
Airways lands major China contract
Airways New Zealand has signed an agreement with China’s Civil Aviation Second Research Institute (CASRI) to distribute its air traffic control training simulators throughout China. The multi-year agreement provides CASRI with the exclusive distribution rights for Airways’ state-of-the-art Total Control...
Christchurch - Sichuan partnership deepens
An 80-strong delegation from Sichuan province in China was welcomed to Christchurch last week for a programme entitled “Splendid Sichuan”, designed to deepen links between the regions. The visiting group consisted of representatives from provincial government, business, tourism, education and the arts. The...
2015 HSBC NZ China Trade Association China Business Awards ...
Milk New Zealand Holding Limited has been announced as the supreme winner at the 2015 HSBC NZCTA New Zealand China Business Awards. New Zealand China Trade Association Chairman Martin Thomson said the winner proved the benefits of direct investment by China in New Zealand. "Investment tends to follow trade, and...
Three NZ-China research projects announced
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce opened the fourth New Zealand/China Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology Co-operation in Wellington on 20 April by announcing three new joint research projects between the two countries. Sixty delegates have travelled to Wellington for the meeting, which is held...
Strengthening school relationships with China
Twenty schools across New Zealand have received NZ$50,000 in total to strengthen their Chinese sister school relationships, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Steven Joyce announced on 10 April. Mr Joyce is in Shanghai to foster ties between the two countries’ marine, education and technology...
Recent Wellington delegation to China heralds more ...
One of the ongoing success stories in Wellington in recent years has been the growing links between the Capital and our Asian partners. We’ve invested significant time and effort in developing our links with our Chinese sister cities, and other key partners. The results are encouraging, especially in the areas of...
KIWA Publishes Popular Cartoon Stories in China
Kiwa Digital Ltd (KIWA), a world leading production house for experiential digital books based in New Zealand, is to deliver interactive cartoon stories to mobile devices in China. In a breakthrough international publishing and licensing agreement today with leading Chinese television company, Beijing Kaku Media Co Ltd, KIWA...
Fonterra completes Beingmate partial tender offer
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited confirmed on 16 March that it has completed the partial tender offer and will acquire 18.8 per cent of leading Chinese infant formula manufacturer, Beingmate Baby & Child Food Company Ltd. The transaction will be closed in the next few days. Chief Financial Officer Lukas Paravicini...
Wellington Company Create Soundtrack for Chinese 3D CGI ...
POW! Post created sound track for 10,000 Years Later, the first major 3D CGI feature film produced in China. 10,000 Years Later is a futuristic drama about the appearance of an evil warlord, Wushen and the ensuing battle between the material and organic world. A ten year old girl, Teana, is the unlikely heroine in this...