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    From Ahr Valley to Esk Valley – Lessons in Water Resilience

    When heavy rain turns into disaster, the strength of a region's water infrastructure is put to test. The floods in Germany's Ahr Valley and Aotearoa New Zealand's Es Valley were stark reminders how quickly localised rainfall can overwhelm systems and communities.

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    Celebrating Excellence in Cook Islands Tourism: 2025 Finalists Revealed

    The Cook Islands tourism sector is gearing up for its biennial celebration of innovation, sustainability, and service excellence.

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    ASB partners with NZ Product Accelerator to drive productivity using AI

    Our member, NZ Product Accelerator, has teamed up with ASB to launch a new AI-driven programme connecting master’s students with Kiwi businesses to boost productivity and innovation.

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    New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa – Capital, Know-how, and New Opportunities

    In April 2024, New Zealand sent a clear signal with the launch of the Active Investor Plus Visa: the country is deliberately opening up to international investors who bring more than just money. The goal is to combine capital with know-how, networks, and entrepreneurial engagement – a program that quickly found strong resonance.

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    Join the German Pavilion at Fieldays 2026

    The German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (GNZCC) is pleased to invite expressions of interest for participation in the German Pavilion at Fieldays 2026, New Zealand’s premier agricultural trade fair.

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    Roundtable with Ambassador Menzenbach

    Last week, we were honoured to host H.E Nicole Menzenbach, German Ambassador to New Zealand, for a roundtable discussion with the heads of German subsidiaries operating in New Zealand.

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    Exploring the Future of Clean Energy in Aotearoa New Zealand

    Last week, our research consultant Karoline Spiessl had the opportunity to visit the Halcyon Power green hydrogen plant in Mokai, a pioneering project at the forefront of New Zealand’s renewable energy transition.