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This morning LPC CEO Graeme Sumner shared developments at the port and global supply chain trends during a presentation with Business Canterbury at an ExportNZ breakfast.

Yesterday, the ExportNZ Advisory Board hosted a discussion with the Minister of State for Trade, Hon. Nicola Grigg. The Minister discussed the Government's "Double Export Value" Goal and the work thus far to achieve it. Minister Grigg also spoke about her recent travels - attending the PACER Plus meeting recently, and the trade mission to Malaysia and South Korea. Our Advisory Board Members spoke on behalf of the wide range of sectors they represent and proposed several new ideas to drive export growth from Aotearoa New Zealand! #ExportNewZealand #DoubleExportValue #InternationalTrade BusinessNZ New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Kristy Grant Helen Darling

After three consecutive months of improving conditions, the Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) fell from 47.0 to 45.8 in October. Despite lower interest rates, the manufacturing sector continues to face significant headwinds. Recent business surveys have shown a sharp contrast between improved expectations for activity and weak current conditions. The BNZ – BusinessNZ PMI is a monthly survey of the manufacturing sector providing an early indicator of activity levels. A PMI reading above 50 points indicates manufacturing activity is expanding; below 50 indicates it is contracting. Read the breakdown with BusinessNZ's Catherine Beard and Bank of New Zealand's Doug Steel below. Katherine Rich Phil Love Catherine Beard Joshua Tan #ManufacturingNZ

Is export and trade your bread and butter? 📦📊 You might be interested in this article ⬇ While academics are cautioning geopolitical shifts and fundamentally altered dynamics of international trade, a younger generation of exporters remain focused on getting down to business in Asia. This was something noted by Joshua Tan, executive director of Export New Zealand, in his reflections of the trade discussions at the Asia Summit. 💻 He shared some of the key points from the day that stood out to him - read more here: https://lnkd.in/gF7zJb4V

🔥Last chance to register🔥 Join us for the final ExportNZ Breakfast of 2024. Graeme Sumner, CEO of LPC, will be delivering an update on the exciting Developments at Lyttelton Port & Global Supply Chain Trends. Following Graeme's presentation, a panel discussion featuring industry experts, including representatives from Kuehne + Nagel and a leading shipping line, will explore the current state of local and international supply chains. Don't miss this opportunity to hear about the latest trends impacting exporters and gain valuable insights for your business.

"New Zealand cannot afford to be complacent. We need to engage widely in terms of trade partners, continue to innovate our offering to the rest of the world, and remain agile in the face of global challenges. However, we should also take heart in the resilience of our exporters and the strength of the relationships we have built across Asia." Last month, I joined the Asia New Zealand Foundation for its 30th Anniversary Celebrations. Conversations about trade and exports ranged from "batten down the hatches" to "keep calm and carry on". The morning sessions covered the fundamental changes in world politics and how these shifts will impact the environment for exporters. However, I was in awe of the panel of young leaders and entrepreneurs who discussed the strong P2P relationships they have built across Asia and shared their optimism about the future of trade between Asia and New Zealand. ⬇️ Link to my reflections in the comments. #AsiaNewZealand #NZBusiness #InternationalTrade #ExportNZ Asia New Zealand Foundation ExportNZ BusinessNZ

Join industry leaders for an exclusive evening at the MET (Manufacturing & Engineering Tour) series about Freight. Experience an inside look at EB Engineering’s workshop, engage in insightful discussion with our expert panel, and connect with other professionals shaping the future of freight. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gSD7z_bQ

🤝 Gulf States Trade Deal Unlocks New Region 🔓 We congratulate the negotiators on concluding the negotiations of the NZ-Gulf Cooperation Council FTA. New Zealand exporters will be pleased to hear that tariffs on 99 percent of goods will be eliminated in the first ten years of the FTA coming into force, providing certainty to businesses looking to enter Gulf States markets. We look forward to supporting this deal, and the recently concluded UAE-NZ FTA, through their ratification processes. See the ExportNZ Press Release here: https://lnkd.in/g7tkA4Y5 BusinessNZ New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade Joshua Tan Katherine Rich David Boyd Todd McClay #FreeTrade #NZBusiness #GulfCooperationCouncil

📣 Despite making up 97 percent of our economy, running a small business in NZ is not easy... Our latest report from the BusinessNZ Network highlights compliance pain-points for small businesses, and ways the Government can reduce them to drive economic growth. 📈 Thanks to the businesses who attended our roundtable discussions and shared their experience - as well as officials from MBIE and other Government departments who are working to find solutions together. The full report is available to read on our website or linked below. Katherine Rich Phil Love Catherine Beard Tina Schirr Joshua Tan Dane Ambler EMA Business Central NZ Business Canterbury Business South Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment #SME #smallbusiness #NZMadeDay

Earlier this month, we released the ExportNZ DHL Export Barometer Report for 2024. On Wednesday 30th October, our Executive Director, Joshua Tan, will join DHL's Vice-President Commercial, Selina Deadman, for a lunchtime webinar to discuss the insights from the barometer report and how businesses can work with DHL to reduce export costs. In this webinar, you'll learn: 🛫 How to reduce export and supply chain costs 🔑 Untapped opportunities that most exporters can leverage 💡 How other exporters are tackling challenges Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/dzC5tZVV Click here for the full report: https://lnkd.in/gnrA4k29 Date: Wednesday, 30th October Time: 12:30pm to 1:00pm Location: Online Webinar (via Microsoft Teams) Cost: FREE to Attend #SupplyChains #Solutions #ExportBarometer #ExportNZ DHL Express pead BusinessNZ