Guiding Your Journey Through International Markets
For over 165 years, the Auckland Business Chamber has been at the forefront of international trade, spearheading international trade delegations to specific marketplaces. Our aim? To equip businesses with the knowledge, tools, and relationships needed to flourish in the global arena.
Join our exclusive business delegations and take your company to new heights. Whether you’re eyeing the vast market potential in China or looking to expand your network in Brazil, these delegations offer unparalleled access to key industry players and strategic growth opportunities.
2025 New Zealand Business Delegation to China
Yantai • Zhengzhou • Suzhou | 14–24 September
We’re heading back to China in 2025, and you’re invited to join the Auckland Business Chamber and NZ Chinese Business Club on this 11-day delegation — a great opportunity to meet the right people, build business connections, and find new opportunities in key parts of China — while getting a feel for the market on the ground.
Key highlights:
- Business matchmaking conferences and meetings with Chinese counterparts
- Meetings with local government officials and industry leaders
- Company visits and factory tours
- Opportunities to build business partnerships in China
- Sightseeing and cultural activities at each destination
Destinations:
Shandong (Yantai 烟台), Henan (Zhengzhou 郑州), Jiangsu (Suzhou 苏州)
Dates: 14–24 September 2025
Delegate fee: NZD $5,490 + GST
(Excludes international flights; we can assist with bookings)
Delegates can extend their stay in China by arriving earlier or leaving later, if they wish.
What’s included:
- Accommodation in 5-star hotels (single occupancy)
- All domestic transport within China (flights, trains, transfers)
- All meals and ground logistics
- Pre-departure and post-delegation briefings and receptions in New Zealand
- Coordinating business matchmaking, company visits, and cultural activities
- Facilitated meetings with local officials and government departments
- Sightseeing and entertainment
- Media and photography support
Visa update:
NZ passport holders can now travel to China visa-free for up to 30 days for business.
If you’re interested in joining the delegation or want more details, email us at [email protected]. We’ll help with any questions and next steps.
Register Your Interest:
Malaysia & Vietnam Delegation 2025
After much anticipation, we are pleased to share further details of the ASEAN New Zealand Business Council Malaysia and Vietnam Business Missions. Proudly in partnership with Singapore Airlines and the Auckland Business Chamber.
Highlights:
Join the official New Zealand delegation to ASEAN’s premier Business and Investment event – the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS). ABIS brings together thousands of ASEAN and Global businesspeople, world leaders, investors and start-ups.
Connect with cultural leaders, civic authorities, government, industry bodies, and businesses across sectors like food and beverage, construction, property, science, technology, education. Learn from site visits to companies and factories in a range of sectors.
Meet with VCs, politicians, industrialists, startups, business federations, and diplomats. Importantly, you’ll meet potential suppliers, distributors, partners, and investors.
Key Travel Details
• Malaysia (KL): Wednesday 22 October to Sunday 26 October (Including ABIS)
• Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City): Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October
• Accommodation & Travel: Enjoy discounted airfares via our Airline Partner, Singapore Airlines and great hotel deals.
• A draft programme is available on application, and a confirmed and detailed itinerary of both countries will be provided in advance of departure.
What’s included:
• Programme Management and Meeting/Site Visit facilitation
• Pre-departure and post-delegation briefings and receptions in New Zealand
• Coordinating business matchmaking, company visits, and cultural activities
• Arrangements to attend ABIS in Malaysia
• Facilitated meetings with local officials and government departments
• Networking meals and lunches in some locations.
Estimated Costs
• ASEAN Business and Investment Summit Ticket
• Programme Development Fee; $250 per attendee, per market
• User-pays Airfares, Hotels and on the ground costs
Next Steps
Please express your interest via the Google Forms by 31 July 2025. Successful Business Mission applicants will be notified in writing in early August.
• Malaysia Delegation
• Vietnam Delegation
Participants must be Members of the ASEAN New Zealand Business Council (ANZBC). Membership is available here.
Register Your Interest:
Vietnam Delegation
