Releases
NEW TEAM FOR AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND LEADERSHIP FORUM
Media release, 2 April 2024 The New Zealand Co-Chair of the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF), Greg Lowe, welcomes the appointment of Stephen Jacobi and Simon Le Quesne to the New Zealand arm of the ANZLF Secretariat. The ANZLF brings business leaders,...
BUSINESS FORUM COMMENDS RUSSIA SANCTIONS LEGISLATION
The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) has commended Parliament’s bipartisan Russia Sanctions legislation, targeting those involved in the invasion of Ukraine. “Tough times call for tough measures and this legislation is an appropriate response from New Zealand...
BUSINESS FORUM APPLAUDS “HISTORIC” NZ UK FTA
The conclusion of the NZ UK Free Trade Agreement is a historic moment for NZ’s trade, says the NZ International Business Forum. “This new free trade agreement, negotiated and concluded in record time, delivers unprecedented access to the UK market and sets the stage...
NZ/Pacific Alliance – game on!
Stephen welcomes the launch of FTA negotiations between NZ and the Pacific Alliance - see the NZIBF statement on the Tradeworks site here.
TPP needed now more than ever
On behalf of the NZ International Business Forum Stephen welcomes the announcement that the remaining 11 members of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) are planning to continue to implement TPP. See his statement on the Tradeworks site here.
Stephen meets Chinese Ambassador HE Wang Lutong
As Executive Director of the NZ China Council Stephen was honoured to call on Chinese Ambassador Wang Lutong. See a readout of their meeting here.
Stephen is appointed Executive Director of the NZ China Council
Stephen has taken over the reins - at least until January 2017 - of the NZ China Council, an organisation funded by government and business to promote a strong and resilient relationship with China. Read more about the appointment here. Stephen will continue his...
Stephen is a Finalist in the AUT Business Support Awards
Stephen is honoured to be a finalist in the AUT Business School Excellence in Business Support Awards in the Leadership category. The awards night is to be held on 2 October. Read the full release from AUT here.
New Zealand Business at APEC Bali
The NZ International Business Forum announces that twelve New Zealand business representatives will participate in the APEC CEO Summit in Bali. “The Bali meetings are an opportunity to demonstrate our interest in APEC’s agenda for growth and jobs as well as promote...