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Korea New Zealand Business Council. Presentation to the Sister Cities New Zealand Conference 2012. What Are We?. Incorporated Society Voluntary Corporates belong Annual subs based on staff numbers Executive Committee Chairman Part-time Executive Director
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Korea New Zealand Business Council Presentation to the Sister Cities New Zealand Conference 2012
What Are We? • Incorporated Society • Voluntary • Corporates belong • Annual subs based on staff numbers • Executive Committee • Chairman • Part-time Executive Director • No Government involvement – BUT NZTE and MFAT
What Do We Do? • Networking functions • Provide information • Lobbying
Networking Functions • 10 to 12 a year, 50% in Auckland • Registration fees apply – mostly • “Korea Konversations” • Seek sponsorship support • Annual Joint Meeting
Provide Information • Daily email newsletter • Monthly email newsletter • Website • Facebook
Provide Information 17/04/2012 Korea vowing to play leading role in global trade flow Consumers Starting to Feel Impact of Korea-U.S. FTA Tighter Overseas Spending Rules Aim to Catch Tax Dodgers
Lobbying • Immigration/investment issues • Free Trade Agreement • Korean language
Collaboration • Export New Zealand • Kiwi Chamber • Sister Cities……………. ?