Latest Newsletter - February 2024

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Trade News

UK Government undertaking Roadshow in March for UK exporters to New Zealand

The UK Government will be running an Australia and New Zealand roadshow across the UK from 6-14 March to promote the Free Trade Agreements between the UK and the two countries. Through this two-week programme UK exporters will discover opportunities in Australia and New Zealand and receive export support from the UK's Department for Business and Trade. The UK already exports £16bn worth of goods and services to the two markets – and this is only set to grow further with the Free Trade Agreements. More information on the roadshow venues and agendas here

Trade Commissioner to the UK provides an update on trade activity between the two countries

The New Zealand-UK Free Trade Agreement entered into force on 31st May 2023. Since then there has been a lot of interest shown by New Zealand businesses in entering the UK market. The BNZBA recently caught up with Joe Nelson, New Zealand's Trade Commissioner to the UK, to get an update on how Kiwi business activity is progressing since entry into force, on which sectors are most active, and also on what New Zealand businesses need to be aware of in the UK marketplace. You can see the video here 

MFAT report on Red Sea disruption to trade with UK and Europe

MFAT have recently provided a report on how Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea are currently disrupting goods trade between Europe and New Zealand, leading to many shipping companies now avoiding transit through the Suez Canal. Read their full report here

BNZBA Member News

Steens Honey achieves Fernmark registration

Steens is proud to now be officially New Zealand Fernmark registered. Recently, Steens CEO Emma Hulse and Head of Global Marketing Ellen Ross shared their thoughts with New Zealand Story Group on the importance of marketing the Steens Honey brand as 100% New Zealand owned and also a product that is 100% created in New Zealand. ”You can guarantee that any Mānuka honey bottled, certified and labelled in New Zealand has been tested to a standard unparalleled by any other countries.” said Emma. Read more about this story here.  

4 Day Week UK Pilot Programme 1 year on

In February 2023, 61 companies from the UK finished a 6-month pilot of a 4 Day Week so how are they doing one year on?  A survey of participants showed that the 4 day week is not only gaining traction as a permanent policy, but the benefits of trialing it continue beyond the initial 6-month mark as shown by the fact that 89% of participating organisations continue to implement the policy one year later. Read more about the results here.  

Profile of new member Eleven Thirteen

At Eleven Thirteen, we're not just creating content; we're crafting communities, one story at a time. 
Rooted in the belief that every member has a story worth telling, we dedicate ourselves to transforming the landscape of professional associations through the power of editorial content. From newsletters and feature articles to multimedia presentations and events, every piece of content we produce is designed to inspire action, engagement, and strengthen the bonds within your community. With Eleven Thirteen, your association is more than a collection of members; it's a thriving community united by shared stories and common goals. Let us help you write the next chapter of your story, and together, we'll build a stronger, more connected community—one story at a time. For more information, get in touch with Priti Garude-Kasture, Director & Editorial Lead - Email: priti@eleven-13.com

Sustainability and Climate Change news

BSI outlines 5 ways that businesses can ensure that supply chains are managed resiliently, with sustainability in mind.

According to a BSI review, supply chain operations account for over 90% of an organisation’s greenhouse gas emissions. The global and intricate nature of supply chains impacts everything around them, from the environment to the people involved every step of the way. UN Global Compact participants rank supply chain practices as the biggest challenge to improving their sustainability performance. However, this means there’s a huge opportunity for those managing supply chains to accelerate progress on sustainability goals by focusing on human rights, labour practices, and environmental impacts. In this article Kimberly Rodriguez, BSI, Consultant Manager, Sustainability, outlines the five ways that businesses can ensure that supply chains are managed resiliently, with sustainability in mind.

 

News from the British Council

The British Council New Zealand and the Pacific supports the Akram Khan Company’s appearance at the New Zealand Festival of the Arts

The British Council New Zealand and the Pacific recently supported the appearance of the UK's Akram Khan Company at the 2024 Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts. Opening the 2024 festival at the St James Theatre in Wellington, the company presented its international sensation Jungle Book reimagined in which multi award-winning choreographer Khan reinterpreted the classic story of Mowgli’s journey through the eyes of a young refugee caught in a world devastated by the impact of climate change. The performance was very well received and received this review by The Post. Country Director for the British Council, Natasha Beckman said "We were thrilled to support their visit to the Aotearoa NZ Festival of the Arts." and that it was "wonderful to attend the opening night function with Iona Thomas OBE, British High Commissioner to New Zealand, and Angela Green, Executive Director of Tāwhiri - the creative force behind the Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts".

News from The Prince's Trust Aotearoa New Zealand

Young entrepreneur named the Prince’s Trust Global Young Achiever

For the first time ever a young entrepreneur from The Prince’s Trust Aotearoa New Zealand (soon to be become The King’s Trust Aotearoa New Zealand) has won one of the Trust’s top international Awards. 
Tyson is a talented self-taught musician and producer who runs his own music production company, InDuna. His success comes after years of fighting against the odds, defying the demons of a childhood scarred by hardship.  Tyson was born into poverty in South Africa and spent years in an orphanage there before being adopted as a teenager and moving to New Zealand. When his adoptive placement broke down, he found himself entirely alone in a new country, and was taken into state care. Alongside this emotional upheaval, Tyson’s education was disrupted by dyslexia, bullying and language difficulties, and he left school barely able to read or write. But Tyson, now 26, has drawn on immense reserves of strength and resilience to overcome these hurdles, and has found both solace and purpose in making music. His single, Dreams, reached number six in the national music charts. 
In 2024, Tyson was named the Prince’s Trust Global Young Achiever. The Enterprise programme, run by Prince’s Trust Aotearoa New Zealand, provided Tyson with the knowledge, mentoring, networking and financial support to grow his fledgeling business. Tyson will be presented with his award at 20th anniversary of The Prince’s Trust Awards in London in May this year.

New Members

This month we are delighted to welcome

 

Eleven Thirteen
Heather Barker Vermeer (Human Interest NZ)
Kate Wilson (ASB)
Kate Bennett 

 

Past Newsletters

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

February 2023 - in this issue

  • Latest news on the FTA
  • UK suspends import duties
  • Member News -  4 Day Week, Eightwire. BSI, MinterEllison
  • Other news - British Council involved in Light from Tate exhibition
  • Read here

January 2023 - in this issue

  • Latest news on the FTA
  • BSI's 2023 Supply Chain Risk Insights report
  • Member News -  Halo Financial, Paul Beare, Lewis Road Creamery
  • Other news - Light from Tate exhibition opening
  • Read here

 

 

 

 

 

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