Latest Newsletter - April 2024

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Trade news

MFAT report on UK's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism 

The UK Government has announced a plan to introduce its own carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) by 2027. The UK CBAM will impose a tariff on a range of high-carbon goods imported from countries with weaker emissions regulations to prevent carbon leakage and protect UK firms from being undercut by less-regulated foreign competitors. Read MFAT's report on this announcement here. 

British Franchise Association hosts webinar on New Zealand franchise opportunities

In March the British Franchise Association held an online webinar on the opportunities for UK Franchisors to enter the New Zealand market where franchise activities contribute a significant amount to the country's economy. Among the speakers on the webinar was BNZBA member Stewart Germann who is Managing Director of The Franchise Coach Ltd and has considerable experience in the franchise sector. To watch the webinar click here. 

British Chambers of Commerce releases Global Britain Challenge Report

The British Chambers of Commerce in the UK recently released their Global Britain Challenge Report which examined the UK's place in the world as a global exporter and as a location for Foreign Direct Investment. The report also makes a number of recommendations to ensure that the UK retains and grows its trade activity in a rapidly changing business and political environment. You can read their report here.

BNZBA Member News

77 Donations, 231 Lives Improved thanks to KPMG

The BNZBA recently joined with members KPMG New Zealand to promote the announcement that the mad cow madness is over and if you lived in the United Kingdom, France or Republic of Ireland between 1980 and 1996 for six months or more you might now be eligible to donate blood.  The New Zealand Blood Service set up shop in the KPMG Boardrooms on Friday 19th April and as a result there were 77 donations made.  After donating blood the donors had the opportunity to sample some UK favourites including Jammie Dodgers, Penguin biscuits and Chocolate HobKnobs as well as drink some Tetley Tea which came from our members Union Jack's online store. By choosing to be a blood donor, you can make a lifesaving difference in communities across New Zealand and KPMG have set aside the 18th July for another Donation Drive so look out for more information about how to register for that session. 

New member can help entry into the UK Food and Drink market

If you are looking to export to the UK or the EU  or to import from the UK to NZ or maybe you already are trading there but require someone experienced in the market that you can trust to help on the ground then new member Anthony Mills can help.  Anthony is a proud Kiwi originating from Rotorua and is a University of Auckland graduate in International Business who these days resides in Woking just outside London. Anthony's career commenced in New Zealand before moving to the UK and it has seen him work across a wide range of food and drink sectors including premium wine, spirits, cider, cereal, manuka honey, fruit and pet food. His roles have included time with a number of renowned multinational FMCG organizations, such as Heineken (DB Group), Kellogg's, and Heinz and with a number of well known brands such as Cable Bay, Zespri and Oyster Bay. You can learn more here about Anthony's expertise in the F&B sector and how he can help you grow your business in the UK and EU or you can contact him here.  

Vantaset goes Global with its performance transformation software

Vantaset, a leading New Zealand performance transformation company, is making its people-first technology available to organisations globally through agency agreements with key international partners. Vantaset’s performance transformation framework, which has been successfully applied in over 60 organisations over the past 20 years, is set to be made available to both the public and private sectors in key markets through international partnerships with the likes of Corporate Value Associates, World Policing Limited, and former Olympian Anthony Mosse as its US Ambassador. Craig Steel, Founder of Vantaset says the next step for the company is its expansion into new markets through licensed partnerships with industry experts in Canada, the United States and Great Britain.

Other member news:

Waiheke Distilling are offering a Mother's Day Bespoke Waiheke Gin and Pairings Giftset with a bottle of their award-winning Red Ruby gin made with fresh organic cherry juice, 4 mixed Fever-tree pairings and handmade citrus pinwheels harvested from Waiheke. More information here. 
First Capital Financial Services have developed a video series providing regular updates about key topics of interest to people who still have pension plans in the UK. You can get more information about accessing these videos here. 
Cooks Coffee Company are continuing to expand their Esquires network across the UK with new coffee shops opening in Crawley, Colliers Wood and Newport. 
FoodHQ has recently published its first podcast as part of the docuseries 'The Future of Food'. The podcast  supports the first publication FoodHQ released recently 'Gene Genius: How gene technology is changing the future of food'. You can hear the podcast here. 
Rescued Kitchen chef Royce Bold will feature on Saturday 18th May at 7pm in the TV3 series Food Rescued Kitchen. The series highlights the importance of combating food waste while addressing the urgent issue of food insecurity. 
Duncan Cotterill are presenting a Managing Migrant Recruitment and Retention series in Christchurch (2 May- seminar), Wellington (14 May-seminar and webinar) and Auckland (29 May-seminar) which will cover all the key "need to know" areas for business owners and HR professionals who are reliant on migrant workers. More information here. 

Learning Forum News

BNZBA launches Learning Forum

A major challenge for all businesses is the need for their workforce to acquire new skills and research shows that employee happiness is highly correlated with the opportunity for their development. Organizations that foster a learning culture and offer development opportunities to their employees are therefore creating an environment for long-term success with a team of engaged and happy employees who do their jobs well. 
The BNZBA has therefore established a Learning Forum where members can highlight development programmes or learning initiatives that other members may want to be aware of and also where training and educational organizations can feature articles and courses that will be of interest to our members. If you want to submit something for inclusion in the Learning Forum or have an initiative that you would like the Forum to promote then email us at info@bnzba.co.nz 

BSI offers BNZBA members 15% discount on its training courses

Progress towards your ideal future with courses and qualifications from the BSI Training
Academy. Ensure you have the skills and competencies to progress your career and contribute to your organization. Build a problem solving and agile workforce by attracting and retaining the best talent. Develop skills and provide continuous learning opportunities whilst prioritizing career progression. Find the right courses or qualifications for you and your team. Start building the skills and experience to implement best practice today.
BSI is offering a 15% discount to BNZBA members when booking training online for a group of 3 people or more. Use promo code: BNZBA2024. You can view BSI's training courses here.

University of Auckland's Business School offers MBA taster class 

The University of Auckland Business School is bringing a special MBA Taster Class to Christchurch on Tuesday May 14th. The University of Auckland’s Business School is ranked #1 in New Zealand and its flagship programme, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) is now available to be accessed online from anywhere in Aotearoa. Tailored specifically for ambitious managers and leaders, studying an MBA at UoA helps to refine and enhance your leadership and business management skills, instils sustainable and ethical practices, and helps students navigate an evolving business landscape. If you are interested in learning more, attend this event in Christchurch for a special in-person MBA Taster Class at Spark Place,Turanga Christchurch City Library.  Attendees will meet MBA Director Mike Lee and learn from MBA lecturer Anna Hales who will discuss New Zealand's Unique Political and Legal Environment. You can register here or find out more about UofA's accessible MBA programme here. For more information you can also contact their Business Development Manager at   bdm@auckland.ac.nz.

Attend Quanton's workshops to discover how AI can improve your business

Auckland-based process automation services provider Quanton are excited to invite you to their Tech Week 2024 AI events in Auckland, focused on the practical utilization of AI in businesses. The sessions will showcase how AI is transforming compliance and Quality Assurance within Customer Contact Centres and how Operational Intelligence is driving productivity, agility, and improved customer journeys. Join them on the 20th or 21st of May to discover the fascinating world of AI.  Places are limited, so please use this link to book your spot.

News from the British Council

Exploring alternative ways to share stories
Over the past two weeks the British Council New Zealand and the Pacific have supported a series of public presentations delivered by multi-award winning disabled playwright Kaite O’Reilly (Wales, UK) and Deaf and hearing theatre company Equal Voices Arts  (Aotearoa) exploring alternative ways to share stories. The presentations were for all within the arts industry who are interested in accessibility, collaboration, and alternative ways of working and telling stories. Following each presentation there was an opportunity for disabled, Deaf, Hard of Hearing and neurodiverse communities to come together for a closed hui to discuss the arts sector. Presentations were held in Hamilton, Wellington and Auckland, and the project was supported through the British Council Connections Through Culture funding programme. Read more about the project here

UK Poets feature at Auckland Writers Festival
They are also supporting the participation of the internationally renowned UK climate poetry activist collective Hot Poets as part of the forthcoming Auckland Writers Festival (May 16-19) through a British Council Connections Through Culture grant. “Our Culture, Our Climate – Voices from Across the Pacific” is the culmination of a three-month collaboration between Hot Poets and dynamic Māori & Pacific poets based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland curated by Zech Soakai.  Read more about the project here

News from The King's Trust Aotearoa New Zealand

Amazing items available from online auction

The King’s Trust Global Gala is being held in New York on Thursday and the online auction with some incredible items is live at Global Gala Silent Auction. Included are:

• A Premium Rugby Weekend including tickets to watch England take on South Africa from prime seats at Twickenham in November with two nights at The Londoner, the world’s first super boutique hotel
• 7 night luxury Transatlantic Voyage on Cunard’s Flagship Queen Mary 2
• Private Garden Tour and Dinner for 20 at Highgrove

Items are being updated daily so feel free to bid as with your support The Trust can build better futures for young people across the globe. Please check terms and conditions here.

New Members

This month we are delighted to welcome

 -White & Company
- Anthony Mills
- Raymond McKay (RUN Aotearoa)
- Ian Soffe (OSS Group)
- Emily Gardener (Objectspace)

Past Newsletters

March 2024 - in this issue

• CPTPP progress, honey export guide
• Using NZ Export credit
• Member News -  HSBC, Oury Clark, Wild in Art, GBPensions
• Other news - British Council and Prince's Trust news
• Read here

February 2024 - in this issue

• UK Gov roadshow, Trade Commissioner video
• Resilientsupply chains
• Member News -  Steens Honey, 4 Day Week, Eleven Thirteen
• Other news - British Council and Prince's Trust news
• Read here

January 2024 - in this issue

• UK Customs changes, UK Gov roadshow
• ISO Net Zero Guidelines
• Member News -  Harmony Energy, Babcock, Cooks Coffee, Eden Park
• Other news - British Council news
• Read here

November 2023 - in this issue

• OCS reaches 10 year milestone
• NZTE offer tips on selling F&B products to the UK
• Member News -  Arup, Tataki Auckland Unlimited, Turner & Townsend
• Other news - British Council news
• Read here

October 2023 - in this issue

• NZTE report on how the New Zealand tech sector is viewed overseas
• The Science Lab at the End of the World
• Member News -  Babcock, Paul Beare, Southern Pastures, Admin Army, Arup, DLA Piper
• Other news - British Council news
• Read here

September 2023 - in this issue

• UK-NZ FTA development on qualifications
• The UK enacts legislation to digitalise trade documentation
• Member News -  Jaguar Land Rover, Hazel Barlow, Emma Lewisham, Paul Beare, Method Recycling
• Other news - British Council news
• Read here

August 2023 - in this issue

• NZTE on selling f&b into the UK
• The UK enacts legislation to digitalise trade documentation
• Member News -  BSI, Babcock, Duncan Cotterill, Turner Hopkins, Cooks Coffee, MinterEllison, 
• Other news - British Council news
• Read here

July 2023 - in this issue

• UK joins CPTPP
• The UK enacts legislation to digitalise trade documentation
• Member News -  Casey Wishart, Qatar Airways, Paul Beare, Turner Hopkins
• Other news - British Council news
• Read here

May 2023 - in this issue

• FTA enters into force 
• The Future of Shipping
• Member News -  Lewis Road Creamery, Paul Beare, Supply Chain Solutions
• Other news - British Council news
• Read here

April 2023 - in this issue

• David Mundell re-appointed UK Trade Envoy
• MFAT reviews digital trade policy
• Member News -  Sunrise Coaching, Waiheke Distilling, JMI Wealth, BNZ, Southern Pastures
• Other news - British Council news
• Read here

March 2023 - in this issue

• Latest news on the FTA, UK joins CPTPP
• Upgraded young people mobility schemes
• Member News -  BSI, Babcock, Augment, Flagstaff Gallery
• Other news - British Council news
• Read here