Our Mission
We aim to promote business opportunities and strengthen trade and economic ties between New Zealand and Japan for the benefit of our members, as well as the broader business community.






Our Beginning
Formed in 1974, the Japan New Zealand Business Council (JNZBC) is New Zealand's longest standing business organisation within Asia. Go to About Us for more information.
Latest News
OptiRTP (Return to Play) offers a monthly household subscription-based digital therapeutic service that utilises sound to deliver a proprietary and dynamic modulation of frequencies. Registered with the US FDA as a Class 1 Medical Device, the Company targets pain (chronic / long-standing pain conditions) and accelerated wound recovery as a complementary therapy to allopathic medicine. Non-invasive, drug-free and designed for in-home use. A commercial application will be developed in due course - for use in the likes of retirement homes, hotels and corporate office spaces. Plans for international expansion from the end of 2025, early 2026. www.optirtp.com
Ara Ake was established by the Government to accelerate the demonstration, commercialisation, and deployment of energy innovation to support Aotearoa New Zealand’s transition to a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable energy future. Ara Ake works both domestically and globally, forming strategic relationships to achieve these objectives. Jonathan Young is the Head of Industry and Government Engagement for Ara Ake. Formerly a NZ Member of Parliament, he has visited Japan to learn about the developments in their energy systems. https://www.araake.co.nz/
2024 saw mixed results for the Japanese economy. Japan has narrowed its trade deficit, and a record number of foreign tourists visited Japan. Japanese business profits look set to hit record highs for a fifth consecutive year and the stock market is at an all-time high. Interest rates are rising, and inflation is within the Bank of Japan’s target range, with the core consumer price index at 2.5%.
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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of products and systems for use in acute and chronic respiratory care, surgery and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Driven by a strong sense of purpose, we are working to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions. The needs of our customers and their patients drive everything we do. We call this commitment Care by Design.
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