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Who's coming to this year's Blue Food Innovation Summit? ✋ We're excited to be attending the Blue Food Innovation Summit on 8 and 9 April in London! The week will be filled with opportunities to build relationships with key stakeholders, scale innovation, and discuss investment opportunities in New Zealand's aquaculture industry. If you're a New Zealand company planning to attend, connect with our UK Investment Director Martin Aitchison or let us know in the poll below!

Global trade and investment are essential for New Zealand to maximise its potential and for New Zealanders to enjoy higher incomes and better public services. In 2023, one in four jobs in New Zealand (around 680,000 New Zealanders) derived their livelihoods from producing goods and services for export. ‘Going for Growth’ launched today, sets out the Government’s approach to enable economic growth and promoting global trade and investment is outlined in it as a key pillar to achieve this. NZTE is committed and proud to be working with thousands of New Zealand businesses to help them grow internationally for the benefit of New Zealand.

📢 Changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa 📢 The key changes coming into effect on 1 April 2025 include: ➕The introduction of two simplified investment categories - Growth and Balanced. ➕ Broadened scope of acceptable investments to include lower-risk investments like bonds and property. ➕ Lower minimum investment amounts: $5 million for Growth and $10 million for Balanced categories, Incentives for active investment, such as a shorter three-year period for Growth category investors. ➕ Reduced immigration requirements for applicants who choose more active investments, (such as time required to be spent in New Zealand). ➕ Removal of the English language requirement. We are excited to support the transition of these changes and continue to welcome Investors to our great shores. Discover more about how you can invest and thrive in New Zealand via the Active Investor Plus visa by clicking the link below. #goingforgrowth #investment #FDI

The team were honoured to welcome Hon Erica Stanford MP and celebrate the AIP Migrant Programme and its future direction at SailGP. We hosted amazing Investor migrants and connected with both fund and company investment opportunities. Huge thanks to the advisory market for their support. We are committed to driving growth and strengthening our economy through FDI; and look forward to the future contributions of investor migrants to New Zealand.

Introducing the Electric Hydrofoil Experience, a first-in-the-world tourism offering. Today we launched our first tickets for this premium sustainable travel experience. Our Electric Hydrofoil ferry allows guests to glide effortlessly above the waves on a tour of Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour while taking in panoramic views of the city skyline, Harbour Bridge, and pristine waters of the Gulf. "This is a significant milestone in Fullers360's decarbonisation journey and marks a new era in high-end tourism for New Zealand. Vessev's work to date is a great step for green technology and our local tourism industry; one I believe really puts New Zealand on the map and further cements us as leading innovators in the maritime industry." - Fullers360 CEO, Mike Horne Tickets on sale now here: https://lnkd.in/gRcZ-5Um Vessev #ElectricHydrofoil #Hydrofoiling #ElectricFerry

From transforming waste into valuable resources to pioneering new energy storage technologies, these firms are at the forefront of the global shift towards sustainability. Due to popular demand, you can see a bit more about the leading New Zealand companies that joined the Cleantech Trek below:  Cetogenix: (Trevor Stuthridge) transforms organic waste into renewable natural gas, bioplastics, and biofertilizers.  Solarferm: (Gabriel James) has patented bioreactor technology that lowers the cost and carbon footprint of sugar production, optimizing feedstocks for precision fermentation. Basis: (Alex Cappy) revolutionizes residential energy management with a smart electrical panel that integrates with renewable energy sources.  Geo40 Limited: (John Worth) develops technologies for mineral recovery from underground fluids, focusing on lithium extraction and silica recovery.  Zincovery: (Jonathan Ring & Leatham Landon-Lane-Lane) decarbonize zinc recycling that cuts carbon emissions by 95% and reduces processing costs by 45%.  NILO: (Tim Williams & Michael Maunsell) address the global plastic waste crisis by transforming plastic waste into industrial adhesives.  TasmanIon: (Shalini Divya) innovates energy storage with rechargeable aluminum-ion batteries, offering a safer and more sustainable alternative.  Prospero : (Jessica Venning-Bryan), provides a calculation platform for energy sellers, streamlining complex energy calculations and accelerating energy transition.  Mushroom Material: (Shaun Seaman & Jotinder Singh), offers a sustainable alternative to styrofoam derived from mushrooms, with excellent impact resistance and insulation properties.  Mint Innovation: (Will Barker), recovers critical and precious minerals from e-waste and waste lithium-ion batteries.  Hot Lime Labs: (Tijs Robinson) extracts heat and CO2 from green and wood waste, providing a profitable decarbonization pathway for commercial greenhouses.  UsedFULLY® : (Bernadette Casey & Deborah Crowe), solves the textile waste crisis by converting unwanted textiles into high-value products.  AZURA Ocean Technology: (Armin Howard) commercializes Wave Energy Converter technology for micro-grid projects in aquaculture and remote communities.  Waste To Energy Technologies Limited: (Alistair Irving) converts organic waste into sustainable energy sources using the patented EnviroFusion process, with no toxic emissions.    The Cleantech Trek is an annual event, powered by Callaghan Innovation and supported by Invest New Zealand, ASB Bank, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Ara Ake, and the NZ Cleantech Mission.    The success of the Cleantech Trek highlights the potential for significant economic and environmental benefits, positioning New Zealand as a leader in the global effort to combat climate change and promote sustainable development. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gNrTSt6N 

New Zealand is positioning itself as a global leader in #climate and #environmentalinnovation. As part of a global investment push, 14 innovative companies (among the top 50 cleantech firms to watch in 2024) recently embarked on a “Cleantech Trek” across the U.S. and Europe to secure funding and partnerships.    The New Zealand cleantech sector’s innovative approaches, align well with global sustainability goals, reinforcing New Zealand as a promising hub for cleantech growth and investment. The Cleantech Trek not only showcases New Zealand’s cutting-edge technologies but also fosters international collaborations that are crucial for scaling these innovations globally.    “I’ve never seen pitches from one country that tight with so much quality and confidence,” said an Australian startup founder.    Thank you to the companies that joined us for this mahi:   Cetogenix, Solarferm, Basis, Geo40 Limited, Zincovery, NILO, TasmanIon, Prospero Teaching, Mushroom Material, Mint Innovation, Hot Lime Labs, UsedFULLY® , AZURA Ocean Technology (Wave Power)Waste To Energy Technologies Limited   The Cleantech Trek is an annual event, powered by Callaghan Innovation and supported by Invest New Zealand, ASB Bank, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Ara Ake, and the NZ Cleantech Mission. You can read more and learn about the broader experience and technologies delivered by these companies here: https://lnkd.in/gNrTSt6N

Paul Ust, our Investor Migrant Manager based in the US, has been actively engaging with over 160 investors and the investment ecosystem across Chicago, Boston, and New York over the past few weeks. Last week, we had the honour of having US Ambassador Rosemary Banks join us, who shared valuable insights on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for US investors. If you are interested in learning more about New Zealand’s “Golden Visa,” our Active Investor Plus visa program, please get in touch with Paul Ust directly. Alternatively, you can contact us via the link below to stay informed about future events and receive any information you and your family might need to access New Zealand residency through investment. https://lnkd.in/gASGdJPn

At the Murihiku Regeneration Wānanga, I shared how the Māori economy currently at $70 billion was on track to become $100b by 2030. This means plenty of opportunity for regions such as Murihiku Southland, across areas such as renewable energy, aquaculture, datacentres and alternative land use. The NZTE Māori Investment team help investors and developers to understand Māori as closely as possible who are great intergenerational partners and have the sophistication, capability and capacity, and are open for business. A big thanks to Terry Nicholas for inviting me to share the stage with titans of the Māori economy Tuku Morgan, Justin Tipa & Rakihia Tau Please reach out to NZTE's Māori Investment team for investment support: Darren Beatty, Tauehe Jefferies, Karina N. & Matthew Mudford Invest New Zealand I New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

The team at Zenno have new investors and investment. We’re accelerating our long term vision to build for life in space. News out today is New Zealand venture capital (VC) firm Global From Day One (GD1) leads a seed expansion investment round for Zenno. Japan’s Global Brain, ANA HOLDINGS and Mitsubishi Electric join in, marking the VC’s first investment in Australasia With significant investment from Shasta Ventures and support from Nuance, K1W1, UniServices, NZVC and New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP)’s Aspire Seed Fund. Max Arshavsky Sebastian Wieczorek Malcolm Snowdon Reuben Brown Erica Lloyd Peter Crabtree With special thanks to Hidetaka Aoki Mitsutaka Nakao GD1 (Global From Day One) Vignesh Kumar Shasta Ventures Robert Coneybeer Global Brain Corporation Mitsubishi Electric and ANA Holdings Nuance Connected Capital UniServices NZ Growth Capital Partners K1W1 Ltd. #superconductorsforspace #electrifyingspace https://lnkd.in/gYGCMAWA