UK Trade & Investment will be hosting the event on Wednesday, 14 May, when Paul Tuckley, Trade Development Manager at the British Consulate General in Auckland, New Zealand will be on hand to talk about how companies can access the market.
Jeff Bean, one of UK Trade & Investment's International Trade Advisers, who will lead the event explained:
"There has been strong growth in the New Zealand market in recent years and it is one of the UK's leading trade markets, with around £364 million of goods and services exported there in 2007.
"New Zealand imports a wide range of British goods and services, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, automotive, biotechnology, creative industries, education, food and drink, giftware, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, ICT, marine and publishing.
"And the North East has a lot to offer in many of these sectors, so there is plenty of potential. Our event is a fairly informal, round table discussion and offers an ideal introduction to the market, allowing companies to find out more before considering commissioning market research or embarking on a market visit."
The event at One NorthEast boardroom, Stella House, Newburn Riverside, Newcastle, 10.30am-12.30pm on Wednesday, 14 May, is free but the number of places available is limited. A buffet lunch is included.
To book your place or to find out more about the wide range of services available through UK Trade & Investment contact the North East Regional International Trade Hotline on 0845 05 05 054 or email enquiries@ukti.rito.co.uk
