New Zealand Country Study

1. New Zealand Country Study Brittney Takata HQ PACAF/A7K

2. Agenda • Market analysis • Government • Intel • New Zealand – U.S. Relations • Communication • Transportation • Health Services • Country Clearance • Ministries of New Zealand • International Organizations • Food Establishments

3. Geography • North Island, South Island, Stewart Island • Climate: Temperate with regional contrasts • Terrain: Predominately mountains with coastal plains • Natural Resources: Natural gas, iron ore, sand, coal, timber, hydropower, gold, limestone • Natural Hazards: Earthquakes, volcanic activity • Environmental issues: Deforestation, soil erosion, invasive species

4. Market Analysis • Capital: Wellington (UTC +12), 17 hours ahead of Washington DC • Population: 4,472,239 • Exchange Rate: 1.26 NZD/1 USD • GDP (official exchange rate): $169.7 billion • Exports: $37.9 billion • Dairy products, meat, wood, fish, machinery • Imports: $37.15 billion • Machinery and equipment, vehicles, aircraft, petroleum, electronics, textiles, plastics • Military: New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF), New Zealand Army, Royal New Zealand, New Zealand Air Force • Emergency Number: 111

5. Languages 2006 Census

6. Religion 2006 Census

7. Population Pyramid

8. Government • Parliamentary democracy and Commonwealth realm • Common Law legal system • Special legislation and land courts for Maori • Chief of State: Queen Elizabeth II • Represented by: Governor General Lt Gen Sir Jerry Mateparae • Head of Government: Prime Minister John Key, Deputy Prime Minister Simon William English • http://newzealand.govt.nz

9. Intel • New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) • Located in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch • Government agency that provides advice regarding NZ security • Responsible for: • Providing security advice to government departments • Protecting NZ from subversion, sabotage, terrorist attacks and espionage • Foreign intelligence • http://www.nzsis.govt.nz/

10. New Zealand - U.S. Relations • Australia-New Zealand-United Status (ANZUS) security treaty of 1951 • Agreement to consult in the event of an attack in the Pacific • US and New Zealand work closely to promote free trade in WTO, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, etc. • Work closely on scientific research in the Antarctic • Christchurch serves as the staging area for joint logistical support operations • U.S. permanent bases at McMurdo Station and South Pole and New Zealand’s Scott base • Bilateral trade and investment framework agreement • Strategic framework and principles for dialogue on trade and investment • http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Countries/North-America/United-States.php

11. Embassies • Diplomatic Representation in the US • Chief of mission—Ambassador Michael K. Moore • Chancery—27 Observatory Circle NW, Washington, DC 20008 • Telephone [1] (202) 328-4800 • Consulate general—New York, Santa Monica • Diplomatic Representation from the US • Chief of mission—Ambassador David Huebner • Embassy—29 Fitzherbert Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington • Mailing Address—P.O. Box 1190, Wellington; PSC 467, Box 1, APO AP 96531-1034 • Telephone [64] (4) 462-6000 • Consulate general—Auckland

12. Communication • International country code: 64 • Public call phones • Requires purchased call cards • Few accept credit cards, hardly any coin acceptable machines • Telephone • Cellular and land lines • Cellphones: Purchased mobile/SIM cards in NZ, international roam facilities • Internet • Internet country code: .nz • Broadcast media • National, state, and regional owned commercial television and radio, cable and satellite television systems

13. Transportation • Airports: 122 • Paved runways: 39 • Unpaved runways: 83 • Railways: 4,128 km • Roadways: 93,911 km • Merchant marine: 15 • Ports and terminals • Auckland, Lyttelton, Manukau Harbor, Marsden Point, Tauranga, Wellington • New Zealand Transport Agency • http://www.nzta.govt.nz/ • Provides regulations for vehicle operation, railways as well as highway and traffic information

14. Transportation Regulations • Transporting hazardous/dangerous goods • Explosive, flammable, toxic, infectious or corrosive properties • Dangerous goods (D) endorsement • http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/getting/dangerous-hazardous.html • Heavy trailers/combination vehicles • http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/factsheets/13c/docs/13c-heavy-trailers.pdf • Legal requirements for full, semi, simple, pole, A- and B- train • Transport service license • http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/factsheets/47/docs/47-transport-service-licence.pdf • Drivers/operators of freight and passenger transport services

15. Health Service Support • Vaccinations you may need (4-6 weeks before): • Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) • Diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus • Varicella (chickenpox) • Yearly flu shot • For some travelers: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B • http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/new-zealand • Ministry of Health • http://www.health.govt.nz/ • Government’s primary agent for NZ health and disability system, responsible for the management and development

16. Country Clearance/VISA Documentation • U.S. citizens • Eligible for visa waiver • No visa needed for tourist stays of 3 months or less • U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors • Visa information: • http://www.nzembassy.com/usa

17. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment • Develops and delivers policy, services, advice and regulations to support business growth • Acts to build a competitive and productive economy • Through delivering better public services, rebuilding Christchurch and creating affordable housing • Lead agency for delivering Better Public Services for businesses • http://www.mbie.govt.nz/

18. Ministry of Civil Defense and Emergency Management • Provide strategic policy advice on New Zealand’s capability to manage and be resilient to the social and economic costs of disasters • Ensure the establishment of structures to provide the capability to manage and respond to disasters in New Zealand • Provide support to sector stakeholders in their delivery of civil defense emergency management • Ensure a coordinated approach, at both national and community level planning for reduction, readiness, response, and recovery • Manage central government response and recovery functions for large scale events that are beyond the capacity of local authorities • http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/

19. Ministry of Consumer Affairs • Develop consumer policy including consumer protection, product safety and weights and measures • Provide appropriate, accurate and accessible information, education and advice for consumer laws and issues • Investigate unsafe consumer products • Provide advice on consumer representation, including a consumer representation nomination service to government departments and agencies • Administer a range of consumer legislation • Enforce the Weights and Measures Act 1987 • http://www.consumeraffairs.govt.nz/

20. Ministry for the Environment • Environmental management systems, including laws, regulations, and national environmental standards • National direction through national policy statements and strategies • Guidance and training on best practice • Information about the health of the environment • http://www.mfe.govt.nz/index.html

21. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) • Responsible for protecting and promoting NZ’s interests overseas • Government’s lead source on foreign trade policy, international negotiations, diplomatic issues, etc. • Formal channel for communications to and from other countries and international organizations • http://www.mfat.govt.nz/index.php

22. International Organizations • Asian Development Bank • Australia-New Zealand-US Security Treaty • Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation • ASEAN Regional Forum • Association of Southeast Asian Nations • Australia Group • Bank for International Settlements • Commonwealth • Community of Democracies • Colombo Plan • East Asia Summit • European Bank for Reconstruction and Development • Financial Action Task Force • International Atomic Energy Agency • International Bank for Reconstruction and Development • International Civil Aviation Organization • International Chamber of Commerce • International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement • International Development Association • International Energy Agency • International Fund for Agricultural Development • International Finance Corporation

23. International Organizations • International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies • International Hydrographic Organization • International Labor Organization • International Monetary Fund • International Maritime Organization • International Mobile Satellite Organization • International Criminal Police Organization • International Olympic Committee • International Organization for Migration • Inter-Parliamentary Union • International Organization for Standardization • International Telecommunications Satellite Organization • International Telecommunication Union • International Trade Union Confederation • Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency • Nuclear Suppliers Group • Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development • Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons • Paris Club • Permanent Court of Arbitration • Pacific Islands Forum

24. International Organizations • South Pacific Regional Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement • Secretariat of the Pacific Communities • United Nations • United Nations Conference on Trade and Development • United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization • United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees • United Nations Industrial Development Organization • United Nations Mission in South Sudan • United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste • United Nations Truce Supervision Organization • Universal Postal Union • World Customs Organization • World Federation of Trade Unions • World Health Organization • World Intellectual Property Organization • World Meteorological Organization • World Trade Organization

25. Approved Food Establishments • Alliance Group Ltd. Lorneville Plant • Alliance Group Ltd. Smithfield Plant • Bidvest Butchery (aka - Raeward Fresh Meat Facility) • Bidvest Foodservice-Christchurch • Coca-Cola Amatil (NZ) Ltd. • EasiYo Products Limited • Fonterra Brands (New Zealand) Ltd. • Fonterra Co-operative Group • Fonterra Co-operative Group • Fonterra Ltd. • Goodman Fielder New Zealand (aka - Puhoi Valley Cheese) • Goodman Fielder NZ Limited - Meadow Fresh Division • Independent Meat Processors Ltd. • Independent Provedoring Co. Ltd. • Inghams Enterprises (NZ) Pty. Limited • K J W 2007 Ltd. (aka - Indulge Catering) • Karikaas Natural Dairy Products Ltd. • Kiwi Pacific Foods Ltd. • Q F S New Zealand Ltd. • Raeward Fresh (aka - Bidvest Produce) • Silver Fern Farms • Silver Fern Farms • Snap Fresh Foods 2010 LP

26. Springfresh Water (aka - Fiji Water LLC) • Tatua Co-operative Dairy Company Limited • Tegel Foods Limited • Tip Top Bread - South Island • Trailblazing Food Company Ltd. (aka - Prima Deli) • Whitestone Cheese • Zeagold Foods • Zeagold Foods, Rangiora

27. Summary • Market analysis • Government • Intel • New Zealand – U.S. Relations • Communication • Transportation • Health Services • Country Clearance • Ministries of New Zealand • International Organizations • Food Establishments

28. QUESTIONS?