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Chinese public holidays
| 4 April | Tomb Sweeping Day |
| 1 - 3 May | Labour Day Holidays |
| 7 - 9 June | Duan Wu Holidays |
| 13 - 15 September | Mid-Autumn Holidays |
| 29 September - 5 October | National Day Holidays |
New Zealand China Free Trade Agreement Roadshow
To help you maximise your China market potential, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, with relevant government agencies, are holding a series of interactive two-day workshops throughout the country.
This is your chance to learn about:
- The content and impact of the free trade agreeement from the people who negotiated and helped construct it
- How to do business in China from people who have already faced the challenge.
Day One covers the content of the FTA and the impact on your business, with detailed presentations from the negotiating agencies about the impact on specific sectors. Day One is particularly relevant to those already operating in China, or investigating China opportunities.
Day Two covers some of the challenges of doing business in China, introducing ways companies can build capability to make the most of the FTA. This is an ideal opportunity for New Zealand based staff to learn about China without international travel. Day Two is particularly relevant to those who want to know more about operating in and engaging with China, regardless of the level of China experience.
Both days will provide excellent networking and business collaboration opportunities.
Key speakers include:
- David Walker – New Zealand China Free Trade Agreement Lead Negotiator
(Day One) - Officials who were involved directly in the negotiations (Day One)
- New Zealand companies with China experience (both days)
- China Trade Commissioners and senior NZTE staff (both days)
The New Zealand China Free Trade Agreement Roadshow is proudly supported by Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce, Auckland Chamber of Commerce, Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce, Waikato Chamber of Commerce, and Otago Chamber of Commerce.
Please click on the city where you are interested in attending the Roadshow. You will be taken to the Chamber of Commerce hosting the event. Alternatively, download the registration forms and programmes here.
| 26 - 27 May | Wellington | Westpac Stadium | Programme | Registration form |
| 28 - 29 May | Auckland | Langham Hotel | Programme | Registration form |
| 3 - 4 June | Christchurch | Convention Centre | Programme | Registration form |
| 5 - 6 June | Hamilton | Waikato Stadium | Programme | Registration form |
| 9 - 10 June | Dunedin | Dunedin Centre | Programme | Registration form |
Clicking on Programme or Registration Form will open a PDF in a new window or tab.
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April 2008
Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair)
Guanghzhou: 15 - 20 and 25 - 30 April
The Canton Fair is the largest exhibition in China. The fair covers more than 150,000 types of products. Buyers come from all over the world (200,000 guests from more than 200 countries and regions). An International Pavilion has been created for overseas exhibitors.
www.cantonfair.org.cn
Science to Market conference
Beijing: 16 - 18 April
NZ Networking Function
Shanghai: 25 April - Please note the change in date. Rescheduled from 18 April.
Casual business networking at O'Malleys (42 Taojiang Rd). No registration required to attend.
Kiwi Club
Beijing: 25 April
Casual New Zealand community networking at the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing (1 Ritan Dongerjie). Passport may be necessary for entry.
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May 2008
NZ Networking Function
Shanghai: 16 May
Casual business networking at O'Malleys (42 Taojiang Rd). No registration required to attend.
Kiwi Club
Beijing: 30 May
Casual New Zealand community networking at the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing (1 Ritan Dongerjie). Passport may be necessary for entry.
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June 2008
NZ Networking Function
Shanghai: 20 June
Casual business networking at O'Malleys (42 Taojiang Rd). No registration required to attend.
Kiwi Club
Beijing: 27 June
Casual New Zealand community networking at the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing (1 Ritan Dongerjie). Passport may be necessary for entry.
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July 2008
NZ Networking Function
Shanghai: 18 July
Casual business networking at O'Malleys (42 Taojiang Rd). No registration required to attend.
Kiwi Club
Beijing: 25 July
Casual New Zealand community networking at the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing (1 Ritan Dongerjie). Passport may be necessary for entry.
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August 2008
Beijing Olympics
Beijing: 8 - 24 August
Business travellers should note that flight and hotel bookings may be difficult during this period. It may also be hard to get appointments with companies in Beijing. Planning well in advance is recommended.
http://en.beijing2008.cn/
NZ Networking Function
Shanghai: 15 August
Casual business networking at O'Malleys (42 Taojiang Rd). No registration required to attend.
Kiwi Club
Beijing: 29 August
Casual New Zealand community networking at the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing (1 Ritan Dongerjie). Passport may be necessary for entry.
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September 2008
NZ Networking Function
Shanghai: 19 September
Casual business networking at O'Malleys (42 Taojiang Rd). No registration required to attend.
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October 2008
Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair)
Guanghzhou: 15 - 19, 24 - 28 October, and 2 - 6 November
The Canton Fair is the largest exhibition in China. The fair covers more than 150,000 types of products. Buyers come from all over the world (200,000 guests from more than 200 countries and regions). An International Pavilion has been created for overseas exhibitors.
www.cantonfair.org.cn
NZ Networking Function
Shanghai: 17 October
Casual business networking at O'Malleys (42 Taojiang Rd). No registration required to attend.
CCIEE Education Fair
Beijing: 8 - 10 October
Ji’nan: 21 October
Zhengzhou: 23 October
Nanjing: 28 October
Chengdu: 30 October
One of China's major education fairs, attracting participation from around the world.
www.chinaeducationexpo.com
Kiwi Club
Beijing: 31 October
Casual New Zealand community networking at the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing (1 Ritan Dongerjie). Passport may be necessary for entry.
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November 2008
CCIEE Education Fair
Guangzhou: 1 - 2 November
One of China's major education fairs, attracting participation from around the world.
www.chinaeducationexpo.com
NZ Networking Function
Shanghai: 21 November
Casual business networking at O'Malleys (42 Taojiang Rd). No registration required to attend.
Kiwi Club
Beijing: 28 November
Casual New Zealand community networking at the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing (1 Ritan Dongerjie). Passport may be necessary for entry.
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December 2008
Food Hotel China
Shanghai: 4 - 6 December
FHC is China's major food and beverage trade fair, attracting participation from international and local companies.
www.fhcchina.com
NZ Networking Function
Shanghai: 12 December
Casual business networking at O'Malleys (42 Taojiang Rd). No registration required to attend.
Kiwi Club
Beijing: 19 December
Casual New Zealand community networking at the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing (1 Ritan Dongerjie). Passport may be necessary for entry.
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