(Auckland) University Career Talk
September 29, 2014

HKNZBA was delighted to hold their annual Career Talk for university students at the University of Auckland.  Interested students were able to learn about job opportunities in Hong Kong and about the wider job market in the Asia-Pacific region.  Speakers included Bernard Lo, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong Economic Trade Office in Sydney, and … Continued


(Auckland) Business Seminar with Andrew Leung and Dr. Stephen Noakes
September 29, 2014

In continuation of the Hong Kong Festival, we had Andrew Leung and Dr Stephen Noakes speak to guests about China’s position today.  Dr Stephen Noakes, from the University of Auckland’s Political Science Department, spoke about the challenges Hong Kong faces as China moves towards establishing closer ties with this region. Andrew Leung spoke about the Chinese … Continued


(Wellington) Business Seminar with Andrew Leung
September 26, 2014

HKNZBA was fortunate to have Andrew Leung speak to members and non-members about China’s ascendancy today and the implications for Hong Kong and the Asia- Pacific region in Wellington, as part of the Hong Kong Festival. Mr Leung is a prominent China specialist and his experience and knowledge in this area is truly unparalleled.  He spoke … Continued


(Auckland) Opening Cocktail Gala
August 24, 2014

HKNZBA opened its Event Calendar on 7 August 2014 with a Cocktail Gala at the Langham, Auckland.  Mr Andrew Sayers, the President of HKNZBA and Mr Bernard Lo, Deputy Director of Hong Kong Economic Trade Office spoke briefly about the events coming up and Hong Kong and Auckland’s continuing trade relationship. Special Guest Artist, Mr … Continued


(Auckland) June Event: Business Seminar
May 19, 2014

       Hong Kong: The opportunities for investment and trade Hong Kong is one of the world’s most open and dynamic economies. With its free-port status, world-class infrastructure, world’s busiest international airport and container ports, it continues to offer investment and trade opportunities for New Zealand. Hong Kong is the world’s 3rd most important financial … Continued


(Wellington) June Event: Business Seminar
May 19, 2014

       Hong Kong: The opportunities for investment and trade Hong Kong is one of the world’s most open and dynamic economies. With its free-port status, world-class infrastructure, world’s busiest international airport and container ports, it continues to offer investment and trade opportunities for New Zealand. Hong Kong is the world’s 3rd most important financial … Continued




(Auckland) March Event: Hong Kong Budget Briefing 2014
March 17, 2014

The Hong Kong New Zealand Business Association (HKNZBA), in conjunction with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO), hosted a briefing session on the 2014/15 Hong Kong Budget on Wednesday 26 March in Auckland. Presented by Mr. Steve Barclay, Director of the HKETO Sydney, the briefing presented the highlights from the recently announced Budget, … Continued


(Auckland) March Event: HKTDC F&B Delegation Visit
March 13, 2014

The HKNZBA hosted a Food & Beverage Delegation from Hong Kong, led by the HKTDC, in Auckland in March.  Mr Fred Lam (Executive Director of HKTDC), Ms Bonnie Shek (Director of Australia & New Zealand, HKTDC Sydney), members of the visiting delegation and the Executive Committee members of the HKNZBA were welcomed with a Michelin … Continued