Trade deal back on the horizon
“A SHIFT in political tectonic plates” is stimulating new opportunities for the business and trade relationship between India and New Zealand, Trade Minister Tim Groser told delegates at the 2014 India New Zealand Business Council summit in Auckland this week.
Mr Groser’s talk in the ‘‘Business Beyond Barriers’’ symposium highlighted the emerging changes India will see, with new Prime Minister, “Modi [who] has a clear cut mandate for change,” Mr Groser said.
The 2014 Business Summit, hosted by the India New Zealand Business Council, took place July 8 at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland.
The INZBC Summit was made up of four symposiums, all of which were encompassed by the overall theme, Business Beyond Barriers. Each symposium hosted an array of esteemed speakers, including Steven Joyce; Tim Ng of The Treasury; Indian High Commissioner Ravi Thapar; Andrew Paykel of Fisher and Paykel and Peter Bull of Education New Zealand.
The 2014 Business Summit was hosted by MC Fran O’Sullivan; whose effortless on-stage presence and vast business knowledge supported the events dynamic and engaging feel.
The summit started strong with esteemed speakers taking the stage to share their insights regarding trade relations between New Zealand and India.
Mr Thapar spoke in the first symposium, saying, “Everything about New Zealand seems to be about generating better trade relations. [New Zealand] has mastered the techniques of how to get the best produce, land, agriculture etc.”
Mr Thapar spoke warmly about New Zealand, describing Aotearoa as an innovative land, continuing to say that “New Zealand should be branded as a country of innovation, as a country who gives a lot of importance to manufacturing”.
Following Mr Thapar, Rupert Holborow described the political changes in India by acknowledging that the world is watching to see what road India takes with its new trade policies, and what impact this will have on New Zealand’s trade relationship with India.
Mr Holborow considered in his speech, “[Whether or not New Zealand will retain its relationship with India or begin to] engage much more deeply, much more richly, with India” in terms of trade relationships.
The speakers of each symposium shared their understandings of trade relationship development between India and New Zealand, and their hopes for further business and trade advancement between the two nations.
The Innovation symposium saw Mr Joyce speak on his experiences with innovation, and his viewpoint as Minister. Innovation is a key part of business for the New Zealand markets.
Mr Joyce commented that, “Kiwi innovation does drive our success internationally.” He went on to announce new developments in education for Indian students in New Zealand.
“Indian students with a passion for sports will now have access to sports scholarships. We will be offering courses in sport related fields. New Zealand is committed to sport based scholarships for Indian students.”
He went on to discuss the opportunities that arise from innovative international education.
Mr Bull, of Education New Zealand, took the stage to discuss innovation in education. He deliberated on the lack of established higher education programmes in India acknowledging “current enrolment of tertiary study in India is below international standards”.
“Generally, Indian institutes are not producing employable graduates,” Mr Bull said. “[Education New Zealand] supports New Zealand education products being delivered internationally, with a focus on delivering innovative education to India”.
The 2014 Business Summit was comprised of four symposiums, the latter two focused around Strategic Ventures and Sustainable Growth, respectively. Each of the sessions hosted valued speakers who spoke on their experiences and shared their wisdom.
Madhukar Jetley travelled from India to speak at the INZBC Summit.
‘‘I am here to further deepen the relationship between India and New Zealand”. This phrase defined the overall topic of the day, improving and strengthening the relationship between the two nations, a strategic venture in itself.
Warren Young of Zespri also spoke during the Strategic Ventures session, ending his talk by saying, “You need to adapt to succeed in India”, wonderful advice from a company who have broken barriers in India against all odds. Bill Jolly summed up the important and “re-emerging” role of India in business, saying, “[India] is a strategically important relationship to New Zealand.’’
The final session of the 2014 Business Summit heard several highly regarded speakers present their views and experiences on Sustainable Growth. Speakers from this symposium included Tim Ng of Treasury, Aaron Jenkins of NZX, and Jo Pennycuick, managing director of Redesign.
Jo Pennycuick presented a compelling talk, demonstrating the successes of Redeign, including the full redesign of Delhi Airport, the design of the world’s largest candy store, and the creation of international branches in India and further abroad. Her talk highlighted the potential of sustainable growth and business success in India, as well as inspiring the audience to embrace challenges and charge through business barriers.
The summit’s themes were demonstrated by knowledgeable speakers who presented valuable lessons and business wisdom in their speeches, to the enthusiastic audience who enjoyed four symposiums, each based around trade relationship development between India and New Zealand. The Business Summit was a perfect way to honour 25 years of the India New Zealand Business Council, and the growing relationship between India and New Zealand.
“A SHIFT in political tectonic plates” is stimulating new opportunities for the business and trade relationship between India and New Zealand, Trade Minister Tim Groser told delegates at the 2014 India New Zealand Business Council summit in Auckland this week. Mr Groser’s talk in the ‘‘Business...
“A SHIFT in political tectonic plates” is stimulating new opportunities for the business and trade relationship between India and New Zealand, Trade Minister Tim Groser told delegates at the 2014 India New Zealand Business Council summit in Auckland this week.
Mr Groser’s talk in the ‘‘Business Beyond Barriers’’ symposium highlighted the emerging changes India will see, with new Prime Minister, “Modi [who] has a clear cut mandate for change,” Mr Groser said.
The 2014 Business Summit, hosted by the India New Zealand Business Council, took place July 8 at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland.
The INZBC Summit was made up of four symposiums, all of which were encompassed by the overall theme, Business Beyond Barriers. Each symposium hosted an array of esteemed speakers, including Steven Joyce; Tim Ng of The Treasury; Indian High Commissioner Ravi Thapar; Andrew Paykel of Fisher and Paykel and Peter Bull of Education New Zealand.
The 2014 Business Summit was hosted by MC Fran O’Sullivan; whose effortless on-stage presence and vast business knowledge supported the events dynamic and engaging feel.
The summit started strong with esteemed speakers taking the stage to share their insights regarding trade relations between New Zealand and India.
Mr Thapar spoke in the first symposium, saying, “Everything about New Zealand seems to be about generating better trade relations. [New Zealand] has mastered the techniques of how to get the best produce, land, agriculture etc.”
Mr Thapar spoke warmly about New Zealand, describing Aotearoa as an innovative land, continuing to say that “New Zealand should be branded as a country of innovation, as a country who gives a lot of importance to manufacturing”.
Following Mr Thapar, Rupert Holborow described the political changes in India by acknowledging that the world is watching to see what road India takes with its new trade policies, and what impact this will have on New Zealand’s trade relationship with India.
Mr Holborow considered in his speech, “[Whether or not New Zealand will retain its relationship with India or begin to] engage much more deeply, much more richly, with India” in terms of trade relationships.
The speakers of each symposium shared their understandings of trade relationship development between India and New Zealand, and their hopes for further business and trade advancement between the two nations.
The Innovation symposium saw Mr Joyce speak on his experiences with innovation, and his viewpoint as Minister. Innovation is a key part of business for the New Zealand markets.
Mr Joyce commented that, “Kiwi innovation does drive our success internationally.” He went on to announce new developments in education for Indian students in New Zealand.
“Indian students with a passion for sports will now have access to sports scholarships. We will be offering courses in sport related fields. New Zealand is committed to sport based scholarships for Indian students.”
He went on to discuss the opportunities that arise from innovative international education.
Mr Bull, of Education New Zealand, took the stage to discuss innovation in education. He deliberated on the lack of established higher education programmes in India acknowledging “current enrolment of tertiary study in India is below international standards”.
“Generally, Indian institutes are not producing employable graduates,” Mr Bull said. “[Education New Zealand] supports New Zealand education products being delivered internationally, with a focus on delivering innovative education to India”.
The 2014 Business Summit was comprised of four symposiums, the latter two focused around Strategic Ventures and Sustainable Growth, respectively. Each of the sessions hosted valued speakers who spoke on their experiences and shared their wisdom.
Madhukar Jetley travelled from India to speak at the INZBC Summit.
‘‘I am here to further deepen the relationship between India and New Zealand”. This phrase defined the overall topic of the day, improving and strengthening the relationship between the two nations, a strategic venture in itself.
Warren Young of Zespri also spoke during the Strategic Ventures session, ending his talk by saying, “You need to adapt to succeed in India”, wonderful advice from a company who have broken barriers in India against all odds. Bill Jolly summed up the important and “re-emerging” role of India in business, saying, “[India] is a strategically important relationship to New Zealand.’’
The final session of the 2014 Business Summit heard several highly regarded speakers present their views and experiences on Sustainable Growth. Speakers from this symposium included Tim Ng of Treasury, Aaron Jenkins of NZX, and Jo Pennycuick, managing director of Redesign.
Jo Pennycuick presented a compelling talk, demonstrating the successes of Redeign, including the full redesign of Delhi Airport, the design of the world’s largest candy store, and the creation of international branches in India and further abroad. Her talk highlighted the potential of sustainable growth and business success in India, as well as inspiring the audience to embrace challenges and charge through business barriers.
The summit’s themes were demonstrated by knowledgeable speakers who presented valuable lessons and business wisdom in their speeches, to the enthusiastic audience who enjoyed four symposiums, each based around trade relationship development between India and New Zealand. The Business Summit was a perfect way to honour 25 years of the India New Zealand Business Council, and the growing relationship between India and New Zealand.
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