Air New Zealand seminar celebrating direct flight from NZ to China
November 30, 2006, 4pm - 6pm
Location: The James Cook Grand Chancellor Hotel, Wellington
Sponsors: Air New Zealand |
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Hon Dover Samuels
Entering Parliament as a list candidate in 1994, Hon Dover Samuels is the Minister of State, and holds the portfolio as Associate Minister for Economic Development, Housing, Industry and Regional Development, and Tourism. |
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Mr Liu Linlin
Graduated from Shanghai Foreign Trade Institute in 1988, Mr Liu embarked on a distinguished career with Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation before transferring to Ministry of Commerce. From 1992 to 1996, Mr Liu served as Vice Consul of Chinese Consulate-General in Auckland. |
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Mr Philip Lewin
CEO of Positively Wellington Business since January 2005, Mr Lewin was CEO of Wellington Chamber of Commerce from 2001 to 2004, and prior to this, a career diplomat with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. |
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Mr Peter Li
Graduated from Massey University with Master of Aviation, Mr Li has more than 12 years of working experience in the airline industry. |
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Ms Linda Zhang
Linda has a background in education management, and worked as a teacher and in public relations before migrating to NZ in the early 90s. The family runs a successful business in Wellington. Linda's contributions in helping migrants and international students were recognised last year when she became the first Chinese woman JP in Wellington. |
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Exploring Business Opportunities Between China and New Zealand!
The number of Chinese tourists visiting New Zealand topped 100,000 for the first time in the
year ending 30 September 2006. Chinese tourism was still growing with the number of arrivals up 33% in the month of September. Further growth is forecast following Air New Zealand's launch of direct flights between Auckland and Shanghai. New Zealand is the first developed country to negotiate a free trade agreement with China. Securing preferential access to China's economy has the potential to deliver significant gains to our exporters. It is the fastest growing major economy, currently growing at 9.5% per annum. China is our four th largest trading partner, the country's middle class is now estimated to be more than 100 million people and growing which will fuelthe demand for New Zealand's agricultural products. There should also be gains to New Zealand's manufacturers and services operators. So that you too can ride on the wave of success, come along and find out what opportunities there are awaiting you! |
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Agenda
- Arrival and registration
- Opening by Mr Philip Lewin, CEO, Positively Wellington Business
- Mr Peter Li, Account Executive, Air NZ - "Air New Zealand's role in servicing the China market"
- Mr Liu Linlin, Economic and Commercial Counsellor, Chinese Embassy - "China's economic situation and NZ-China's economic and trade relation"
- Hon Dover Samuels, Associate Minister - Tourism
- Closing by Ms Linda Zhang, Chairperson, China-NZ Business Council
- Cocktail and networking
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Lucky Draw Prize To Be Won!
A free, return air ticket from Auckland to Shanghai (courtesy of Air New Zealand) |
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