India-NZ Biz Council’s South Island chapter launched
The South Island Chapter of the India New Zealand Business Council has been launched in Christchurch. The Chapter, which will organise regular seminars and round-tables to inform and support members, is expected to connect and inspire more South Island businesses to develop and implement strategies towards India.
At a recent well-attended function on Thursday 26 November at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT), the Deputy Mayor of Christchurch Mr Norman Withers performed the official ceremonies of initiation.
Mr Withers commented on the long history of friendship between the two nations, noting in particular that his own family had fought side by side in both world wars with Indian troops. He also noted the increasingly important role the local Indian community played in Christchurch affairs, and reinforced the many areas of commonality between the two nations. “I am proud to be able to launch this important initiative on behalf of the City of Christchurch,” he said.
Earlier, host Beth Knowles, International Director CPIT, had welcomed attendees and pointed out the growth in Indian student numbers coming to New Zealand, with over 200 Indian students annually coming from India to attend CPIT.
India New Zealand Business Council’s newly-appointed Patron, Sir Richard Hadlee, attracted keen interest from those who attended.
Since first visiting India in 1976, Sir Richard has had a long association, not the least being that Bangalore was the venue in 1988 when he set his then-world record tally of 374 Test wickets in the first test of that series. In the second test his 10 wicket haul helped New Zealand to a rare test win in India, and in a home series against India in 1989/90, he become the first bowler in history to take 400 test wickets. Most recently, Sir Richard has become more involved at a business level, a recent highlight being when he launched Apollo Hospital Group’s first dedicated knee clinic at a ceremony in Hyderabad. He is keen to lend his support to New Zealand business in India,
India New Zealand Business Council Chair, Mr Wenceslaus Anthony, said that he hoped that the presence of a local chapter would increase the council’s ability to serve the interests of members, and to better inform stakeholders of opportunities and issues to do with India trade. Local businessman Robert Barker, Director, New Zealand Innovative Future Solutions (NZIFS) will head the chapter, with help from New Zealand Trade & Enterprise’s “face of India” Don Rae and other local members, he said. Chapters will soon be launched also in Wellington and Auckland to make Council events and executive members more accessible for local businesses around the main centres.
Keynote speaker, Mr John Ascroft of Jade Software Corporation, outlined his company’s approach over the past 3 years to succeeding in in the Indian market. Characteristics including patience, humour and personal contact were highlighted and Mr Ascroft also took the chance to urge authorities to provide more frequent and direct flight connections to support development of trade.
The event concluded with Q&A and a networking session. Mr Anthony said, “If this is a signal of the level of interest to come in other centres, the Council is looking forward to 2010 as being maybe the best yet in the Council’s long history.”
The Council was established in 1988 and is the longest-standing business organisation focused solely on encouraging trade between the two countries, and the most representative.”
The South Island Chapter of the India New Zealand Business Council has been launched in Christchurch. The Chapter, which will organise regular seminars and round-tables to inform and support members, is expected to connect and inspire more South Island businesses to develop and implement...
The South Island Chapter of the India New Zealand Business Council has been launched in Christchurch. The Chapter, which will organise regular seminars and round-tables to inform and support members, is expected to connect and inspire more South Island businesses to develop and implement strategies towards India.
At a recent well-attended function on Thursday 26 November at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT), the Deputy Mayor of Christchurch Mr Norman Withers performed the official ceremonies of initiation.
Mr Withers commented on the long history of friendship between the two nations, noting in particular that his own family had fought side by side in both world wars with Indian troops. He also noted the increasingly important role the local Indian community played in Christchurch affairs, and reinforced the many areas of commonality between the two nations. “I am proud to be able to launch this important initiative on behalf of the City of Christchurch,” he said.
Earlier, host Beth Knowles, International Director CPIT, had welcomed attendees and pointed out the growth in Indian student numbers coming to New Zealand, with over 200 Indian students annually coming from India to attend CPIT.
India New Zealand Business Council’s newly-appointed Patron, Sir Richard Hadlee, attracted keen interest from those who attended.
Since first visiting India in 1976, Sir Richard has had a long association, not the least being that Bangalore was the venue in 1988 when he set his then-world record tally of 374 Test wickets in the first test of that series. In the second test his 10 wicket haul helped New Zealand to a rare test win in India, and in a home series against India in 1989/90, he become the first bowler in history to take 400 test wickets. Most recently, Sir Richard has become more involved at a business level, a recent highlight being when he launched Apollo Hospital Group’s first dedicated knee clinic at a ceremony in Hyderabad. He is keen to lend his support to New Zealand business in India,
India New Zealand Business Council Chair, Mr Wenceslaus Anthony, said that he hoped that the presence of a local chapter would increase the council’s ability to serve the interests of members, and to better inform stakeholders of opportunities and issues to do with India trade. Local businessman Robert Barker, Director, New Zealand Innovative Future Solutions (NZIFS) will head the chapter, with help from New Zealand Trade & Enterprise’s “face of India” Don Rae and other local members, he said. Chapters will soon be launched also in Wellington and Auckland to make Council events and executive members more accessible for local businesses around the main centres.
Keynote speaker, Mr John Ascroft of Jade Software Corporation, outlined his company’s approach over the past 3 years to succeeding in in the Indian market. Characteristics including patience, humour and personal contact were highlighted and Mr Ascroft also took the chance to urge authorities to provide more frequent and direct flight connections to support development of trade.
The event concluded with Q&A and a networking session. Mr Anthony said, “If this is a signal of the level of interest to come in other centres, the Council is looking forward to 2010 as being maybe the best yet in the Council’s long history.”
The Council was established in 1988 and is the longest-standing business organisation focused solely on encouraging trade between the two countries, and the most representative.”
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