In this newsletter, we bring you some great events to help you in your business.  If you are a supplier to government or local government ($41 billion annual spend) don’t miss our procurement seminar, where some of the biggest spending agencies will tell you what they are looking for in suppliers and how being a local business is going to count much more in tenders. 
New procurement rules are out for consultation as well, so any feedback on that – please let me know for our submission.

Catherine Beard

027 463 3212 or cbeard@businessnz.org.nz

At this seminar, you will hear from the leading practitioners of strategic procurement in Government, how they operate and what they are seeking from the supplier community.

You will also hear about a pivot in priorities from Government – to ensure procurement decisions take into account economic, innovative, social and environmental outcomes for New Zealand. 

Come along and hear about the opportunities and what it takes to be successful with the new breed of procurement manager.
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We have had some NZ Manufacturers raise concern about Trumps latest Executive order to buy American made. We asked Tracy Epps of Chapman Trip what they made of it.
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ExportNZ recently released our 2018 annual survey of exporters.

Over 400 exporters responded to the survey and they were a good mix of small to medium to larger exporters. When asked what their major barriers to exporting were, the number one concern this year was “domestic regulation, e.g. upcoming changes to the industrial relations laws”.

In order to understand this better, we have interviewed some SME exporters and horticulturalists. We are raising these concerns to the government.

C Beard 

View the report here ->>

The formal implementation of a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) between New Zealand and Hong Kong will bring significant benefits to New Zealand exporters, Bill Perry, Acting Comptroller of Customs said today.
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We encourage you to attend MaD2019 (a Techweek19 Headline Event) to learn about exciting, new manufacturing and design research; to be inspired through examples of positive collaborations between industry and researchers, and to hear from high profile Key Presenters.

Conference Dates: Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 May 2019
Venue: Cordis Auckland.

Keynote Presenters include: Göran Roos (Manufacturing), Fiona Cresswell and Melissa Bornholdt (F&P Healthcare), Peter Hayhtornthwaite (Design), Wendy Kerr (Innovation and Entrepreneurship).

Early-Bird Registration expires on 5 April 2019.

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The 2019 Theme for the Women in Manufacturing Leadership Summit is ‘Crafting a Powerful Purpose’.

A strong sense of purpose drives all that you do. Purpose sharpens your focus and helps you reach your true potential. It unlocks your capacity to innovate, overcome obstacles and pursue your ambitions.

We are bringing together inspiring industry leaders who will share their leadership stories and strategies for success. They will provide the advice and tools you need to unlock your true potential and discover a renewed sense of purpose as you continue your career journey. 

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Connect 2019 will deliver an impressive line up of market-leading companies at the forefront of thought leadership in business, and their insights will be the ideas that shape our future. Featuring Google, Foodstuffs, Amazon and the Father of 'The Internet of Things’ Kevin Ashton.

GS1 New Zealand also celebrates its’ 40th anniversary this year and looks back at how a small technological innovation had mammoth changes to the way the world does business and looks to the future innovations that are changing the business of tomorrow.

Register for Connect 2019 now!

Conference details
Date:  Thursday 11 April 2019
Venue:  Grand Millennium, Auckland
Time:  7am Registration for 7.30am Start
Agenda:  View the agenda

Your investment
Gala Breakfast and Conference package:
-  GS1 New Zealand Member: $359 + GST
-  GS1 New Zealand Non-member: $459 + GST
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Don’t forget to check out our contract manufacturers directory if you are looking for contract manufacturing support or you are wanting to advertise your services. More here...

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