Auckland, October 2024 - The German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (GNZCC) is pleased to announce the release of the 18th edition of our bilingual trade magazine "Double the Vision".
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to this year’s edition of our Double the Vision publication. I hope you find the enclosed information and articles relevant, interesting and insightful. As you are no doubt aware, on 1 May 2024 the much-anticipated Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EU and New Zealand came into force. You may also be aware that Germany has been at the forefront of advocacy within the EU in support of this Agreement from the outset, recognising its importance both geo-politically and in terms of reducing barriers to business and equitable two-way trade. The FTA is a modern and progressive Agreement that is already delivering bilateral trade benefits from the outset. Looking ahead, this Agreement will open significant new economic opportunities for both German and Kiwi businesses and over time has the potential to support even greater co-operation between our two like-minded countries, both of whom strongly advocate for and support a rules-based approach to commerce and trade. This mutual aspiration for free and fair two-way trade is admirable at a time in our history when other countries are increasingly turning to more protectionist policies. While the FTA is and will continue to be a great bilateral trade enabler, it is nonetheless still up to the business and commerce sector in both New Zealand and Germany, and therein individual companies, to turn to our advantage the growth and expansion opportunities that this new Agreement affords us.
At the German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce, we stand ready to support you. Whether you are a German business looking to expand your interests in and around New Zealand, or a New Zealand business looking to establish or expand your presence in Germany, I would encourage you to contact our specialist staff here at the GNZCC. We are here to help!
Jim Bibby | President, German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Inc.
Enjoy reading this year's edition!
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