New Zealand-China business awards open

Media statement February 14, 2011

New Zealand-China business awards open

New Zealand businesses doing business with China are invited to enter the CATHAY PACIFIC NEW ZEALAND CHINA TRADE AWARDS 2011.

For those doing business in China and those dreaming of it, they should attend the gala dinner for the awards presentation on Thursday, May 12 at the Langham Auckland hotel.

The awards organised by the New Zealand China Trade Association (NZCTA) aim to recognise those companies that have excelled or taken bold new steps in trading with China.
The six award categories are:

* NZCTA Supreme Prize AWARD, supported by Cathay Pacific and HSBC

* Business Excellence AWARD, sponsored by COSCO

* Best Importer or Exporter with China AWARD, sponsored by HSBC

* Doing Business in China/Investor in China AWARD, sponsored by Mondiale

* Best Logistics Strategy for China AWARD, sponsored by Ports of Auckland

* Best Use of Hong Kong by a New Zealand Company for its Business in China AWARD, sponsored by HKNZBC

The six-year-old awards attract those who are consulting within China, whether it is in education, town planning or engineering; those who have established either export or import trade links with China; and those who have established a manufacturing or trade base in China.

NZCTA chairman Stuart Ferguson says, "Even though there are many New Zealand businesses that have successfully established trade links with China, it doesn't come without its challenges. It is supremely important for us to recognize the success of NZ-China traders - they are role models for all aspiring importers and exporters to China."

Entry applications are available now and close on Friday, April 15.

Application forms are available at www.nzctaawards.co.nz .

Reserve your place at the Awards celebration on www.nzctaawards.co.nz It will be an evening of networking, learning and motivation. If you are doing business with China or dream of doing so, then you need to attend this event!

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