NZEC Newsletter – July 2021
Kia ora from the NZEC team,
In this newsletter, we share a case study about how our loan guarantee helped a successful South Island exporter keep up with growing demand through COVID-19. We have links to recent MFAT reports on global trade, supply chains, and country-specific reports. Please note our LinkedIn account which is also a good way to track our information updates and our team’s engagement around the country.
Case Study – Mons Royale
Wanaka-based merino clothing company Mons Royale was established 12 years ago with clear international ambitions. Read here how NZEC supported Mons Royale and its bank BNZ to fund its growth over the last turbulent 12 months.
MFAT Market reports
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes regular reports on topics of interest to the New Zealand export community. The latest reports include:
- South African Economic Report — June 2021
- Global Economic and Trade Update for New Zealand Businesses - 9 July 2021
- MFAT Monitoring Global Supply Chains - May–June 2021
- California’s Economic Recovery and Industry Trends - 7 July 2021
- The Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Secure Supply Chains - 7 July 2021
Exporter seminars
A Government update for businesses on export, technology and trade
Thursday 22 July 2021, 8.30am – 1pm
North Harbour Stadium, Albany, Auckland
We invite Auckland businesses that currently export to join the Trade Minister, trade negotiators and government agencies for an update on New Zealand’s international trades agenda and exporter support services.
Guest Speakers include Damien O’Connor - Minister for Trade and Export Growth, Peter Chrisp – CEO New Trade and Enterprise, and Vangelis Vitalis – MFAT Deputy Secretary Trade and Economic Group.
Catherine Beard of Export NZ will also moderate a NZ Inc panel of officials from MFAT, NZTE, Immigration NZ, MOT, Customs, MPI, Callaghan Innovation and our very own Chris Chapman from NZ Export Credit to answer questions and receive your feedback.
Registration is free. Register here
Team Travels
We are pleased to have Peter Rowe return as Head of Business Origination, after several months leading the Treasury’s Business Finance Guarantee scheme.
Peter and his team are visiting the following regions over the next few weeks, and welcome the opportunity to meet in person:
16 July - Auckland | Peter
21 – 22 July - Auckland | Chris, Peter and Michael
29 July - Hastings | Michael
4 August – Auckland | Thomas and Chris
5 August - Christchurch | Phil
We are pleased to have Peter Rowe return as Head of Business Origination, after several months leading the Treasury’s Business Finance Guarantee scheme.
Alternatively the team is available for virtual meetings using Skype, Zoom, Teams or over the phone.
Things that may be of interest
NZEC’s Origination team presented to the Turkish Ambassador and to the NZ Turkish Business Council on Wednesday 7th July on how our range of products can assist exporters in this region.
Contact NZEC if your Business Council or Industry group would benefit from such a presentation.
NZEC LinkedIn profile
A reminder that NZEC has its own LinkedIn account, which can enable you to keep up to date on our latest case studies, news and regional visits. Our link is:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-zealand-export-credit/
Kind regards from
Chris, Feliza, Sheila, Peter, Phil, Michael, Thomas, Wes, Renee and Nic