2026 Auckland Doing Business with the USA workshop
Trade with the US has grown strongly in recent years , and it is now New Zealand’s third-largest export market. New Zealand exports of goods and services to the US were worth over NZ$18 billion in the year to June 2025. Two-way trade was worth $30b in the same period. Come along and hear practical advice from the experts who have been successful there and from those who can assist you to enter and do business in the US market.
Programme & Speakers
Welcome from US Consul General Melissa Sweeney US/NZ relations, trade and tariffs - Jonathan Mason, Chair, NZ US Council Select USA San Antonio Economic Development Organization - talking about investing & setting up a business in the USA (virtual) Legal considerations, common issues - contracts/distribution agreements, data & website management, FTC/consumer laws - Ada Echetebu, Founding Partner, Norris Echetebu Law. Tax and transfer pricing - Kim Atwill. Partner and Dean Madsen, Partner, EY Insurance - Intellectual Property - Rachel McDonald, Director, Ironside McDonald IP Visas for the USA - Annie Wiktowy, US Consulate How to raise capital in the USA - Lumiere USA Human Capital - Marketing in the US - New Zealand Export Credit case study - Nitin Chib, Senior Business Originator Panel of three exporters Tech/Manufacturing/FMCG
Date: 9th March Time: 2.00pm to 6.30pm, presentations follow by refreshments and networking Venue: BNZ, Level 18, 80 Queen Street, Auckland, 1010 Cost: In person $45 inc GST, Online $30 inc GST
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