In challenging global economic times, it is a good idea to start the year by gathering new market knowledge, learning from successful exporters about how they do it, and being inspired for the year ahead.  ExportNZ’s GO GLOBAL conference is the chance to do this in one day. GO GLOBAL is the day after the NZTE International Business Awards, so you if you are going to those awards on 21 March, you will be in Auckland for GO GLOBAL the next day.

This year's GO GLOBAL is lining up to be the best yet, with the rare opportunity to hear from a number of NZTE Beachhead advisors with their wealth of knowledge and experience gleaned from overseas markets.

I look forward to seeing you at GO GLOBAL – there will be plenty of opportunity for some high value networking.

Catherine Beard
027 463 3212 or cbeard@exportnz.org.nz

Only two months away, registrations for this year's long-awaited ExportNZ GO GLOBAL conference are now open. More...

The day before GO GLOBAL, NZTE is holding the 2012 International Business Awards. It's a great opportunity to meet like-minded business people, hear from the Minister of Economic Development and the Minister of Trade, and celebrate the successes of New Zealand's most inspirational companies and business people.

Tickets are now on sale through the NZTE website. 

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The internationally-recognised carnet system allows business people to take products through customs procedures in many countries around the world, and take them back out again (within a year) without incurring customs duties.

Are you using this system to its full advantage? Our experts in Wellington explain the benefits. More...

If you are in the business of:

• Fast moving consumer goods plus related technologies
• IT and Engineering
• Education
• Cultural and Adventure Tourism

don't miss out on this unique opportunity to tap into these important markets.

There are still a few places left so the deadline for expressions of interest has been extended to the end of January. Contact Catherine Mullane, catherine@exportnz.org.nz or phone: 09 367 0970. More...

If you're interested in doing business with the world's number two economy, you'd be wise to make use of these NZTE China Business Training courses in February:

Christchurch:    9-10 February
Wellington:       16-17 February
Auckland:         23-24 February

The course is delivered in a two day programme consisting of four half day modules. More...

Information on doing business in China is also available on the ExportNZ website.

The first China International Import Expo (CIE 2012) will be held on 29-31 March in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China.

The CIE will feature four special zones:

• New technology and equipment
• IT technology
• Environment protection equipment, new energy, new material and other high technologies
• Brand consumer goods. More...

To make it big, Kiwi companies have to step offshore, but few know what they’re doing before they head into the great abyss, says Christopher Boys of KATABOLT, a consultancy designed to fast-track Kiwi companies into overseas markets. Here he shares some tips and strategies. More...

The 18th International Agriculture Exhibition and Conference will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel, 15-17 May 2012.

The conference will include a two day symposium composed of plenary lectures, oral presentations, poster exhibition and an innovative display, followed by a field excursion day.

Producers, researchers, distributors, farmers, administrators, and all others involved directly or indirectly with agriculture and/or water technology are invited to participate. More...

Exporters operating in Russia may be interested in supporting the inaugral Down Under Charity Ball organised by expat Aussies and Kiwis.   

In aid of the Big Brothers Big Sisters programme of Russia, the event provides a unique opportunity to connect with the Australian and New Zealand community of Moscow, as well as other expats and Russian business people. It's also the ideal opportunity to play a leading corporate social responsibility role in Russia.
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If you didn't get a chance to watch the Leaders' Review on NZ's IT Export Sector, we recommend that you do so.

Watch IT leaders speak about their moments of doubt, how they got through tough times and breaking beyond borders.

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