Events

There are many events happening in Auckland to support investment, innovation and business development. Listed below are some you may be interested in:

• Focus Australia Roadshow - 15 June 2010
• KiaOra Mai launch - 2 June 2010
• New Zealand-Australia Investment Forum - March 2010 - 10-11 March 2010

Focus Australia Roadshow

A free presentation where you can hear about what really matters when doing business in Australia with the added bonus of a presentation about the benefits of using South Australia as a gateway.

You will take away new information on the overall market conditions and you will also gain tips that will make setting up in Australia easier and more successful.

Hear advice from businesses already established across the ditch and enjoy an opportunity to discuss their experiences and network with others eyeing up the potential of Australia.

The Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relationship has been described as the world's most comprehensive, effective and mutually compatible Free Trade Agreement and this event will help you to make the most of it.

Tickets complimentary (registration essential)

Rendezvous 1, Rendezvous Hotel, Cnr Mayoral Dr & Vincent St, Auckland 

9.00am – 12.00pm (registration 8.45am), Tuesday 15 June

To register please email events@chamber.co.nz.

KiaOra Mai launch

To be market leaders everyone in your team needs to create good customer experiences.  This will be critical to reap the full benefit of the 85,000 visitors that will visit next year for Rugby World Cup 2011.

KiaOraMai is not just your normal customer service skills course. It's about lifting the whole customer service experience in a New Zealand context for stronger businesses and a stronger New Zealand economy.

At this exciting Auckland launch event, you'll hear how the programme can build service success and your bottom line results.

Leonie Rasmussen, HR Manager of The Hermitage Hotel, will explain how training her team on customer service has helped to sustain business through tough times and competitive environments.

Tickets complimentary.  Registration is essential.

Orams Marine Boat Park, 142 Beaumont St, Westhaven, Auckland

4.30pm - 6.30pm, Wednesday 2 June

To register for this event email events@chamber.co.nz.

New Zealand-Australia Investment Forum

A rare opportunity for local businesses to mingle with international delegates looking to learn more about Australia and New Zealand business and investment opportunities, meet Australia and New Zealand’s businesses seeking investment, and talk to leaders from some of the region’s most successful companies.

Key speakers include:
Hon Bill English, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance (New Zealand)
Hon Gerry Brownlee, Minister for Economic Development, Energy and Resources (New Zealand)
William Buechler, Founder and President, Buechler Capital Asset Management Inc (USA)
Clive Holmes, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Silverfern Group Inc (USA)
Andy Lark, Vice President, Global Marketing and Communications, Dell (USA)
David Murray AO, Chairman, Future Fund (Australia)
Anne Sherry AO, Chief Executive Officer, Carnival (Australia)
Trevor Rowe AM, Executive Chairman, Rothschilds (Australia)
Mark Weldon, Chief Executive Officer, NZX (New Zealand)
Greg Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, Datacom 

Registrations for the conference are being accepted online at www.investmentnz.govt.nz/investmentforum. Early-bird registration closes on January 31, 2010.

Hyatt Regency Auckland, New Zealand 

10 and 11 March 2010

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