JNZBC MEMBER LISTINGS (New Zealand)

2 Cheap Cars Group

Sector: Automotive

2 Cheap Cars Group is an integrated used automotive group operating throughout New Zealand via two subsidiaries: Automotive Retail and Vehicle Finance. Our mission is to deliver quality cars and financing solutions at the most affordable prices to the average New Zealander. Operating under the “2 Cheap Cars” brand, our Automotive Retail company is one of the largest used vehicle sellers in New Zealand with 12 dealerships across the country. 2 Cheap Cars has sold (on average) over 11,000 cars annually for the past three years and is responsible for approximately 8 per cent of all used car import sales in New Zealand. Gordon Shaw is a New Zealand based professional director and business advisor with over 20 years’ management and governance experience in the transport, vehicle regulatory, and Government sectors both in New Zealand and overseas. He has worked and visited Japan related to the used vehicle supply chain for over 20 years.

AIR NEW ZEALAND JAPAN

Sector: Aviation & Tourism

Kia Ora, Konnichiwa, Hello and Welcome to Air New Zealand, your journey starts here. Air New Zealand is one of the world's leading airlines, known around the world, not just for our name and our innovation but also for our reputation. We are recognised as "New Zealand's Most Reputable Organisation" for our strong leadership, customer service orientation, innovation, brand, corporate values, and our role as a strong ambassador for New Zealand. Each year we make sure our passengers who fly to, from and within New Zealand enjoy our uniquely Kiwi way of doing things.

**ANZ**

**Sector:** Finance
The ANZ market leading Institutional Banking team manages ANZ's relationships with large corporate and institutional clients and provides the bank’s customers with specialised markets, transactional and financing solutions.

ARA INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY

Sector: Education

Ara Institute of Canterbury is a tertiary education provider and a subsidiary of Te Pukenga (New Zealand Institute of Skills & Technology). There are multiple campus sites in Christchurch, a campus in Timaru, and small campus sites in Ashburton and Oamaru. Ara teaches English language, Foundation Studies, Diploma and Undergraduate programmes and a small number of post graduate programmes. Part of the portfolio of programmes includes a degree in Japanese Language.

**BAKER TILLY STAPLES RODWAY**

**Sector:** Finance
Baker Tilly Staples Rodway is a New Zealand-wide network of accountancy and business advisory firms with over 70 years of history. We provide practical, responsive, and business-focussed services to a broad range of clients from start-ups to significant businesses across all industry types. We possess top-tier skills, experience, and clients but our independence means we can operate in a lean and efficient manner to provide excellent value. Baker Tilly Staples Rodway is an independent member of Baker Tilly International (BTI), one of the world’s top ten accounting networks in the world by fee income.

BLUES

Sector: Rugby

Established in 1996, the Blues is one of the most successful franchises in world rugby. As winners of the inaugural Super Rugby championship, we have a legacy of four titles making the Blues the second most successful club in Super Rugby history. The Blues represents a region that produces one third of all registered players in New Zealand and is based in the country’s largest city with a dynamic economy and international outlook. We have a proven history of developing strong partnerships with international partners, sharing the Blues way of high-performance rugby development and platform for our partners commercial and marketing growth.

BTM

Sector: Translation & Marketing

BTM is a multi service creative agency that specialises in developing and adapting marketing programmes & communication to non-English speaking customers. We excel at creating bespoke solutions across multiple mediums to help you communicate in a way that generates trust and loyalty with customers no matter where in the world they're from. We have been working with the Japan market for over 29 years, assisting government agencies and the private sector to excel in this market. We offer 15 languages, with a focus on strategy, sales & marketing tools (presentations, videos, web content, social media marketing), cross cultural training, multi-lingual apps, etc.

**BUCKLEY SYSTEMS**

**Sector:** Engineering & Integration
Buckley Systems Ltd has long term export supply relationships with some major Japanese organisations, markets include Medical Systems Cancer Treatment, Semiconductor Industry Silicon Chips, Vapour Deposition, Flat Panel Display plus Japanese representation. Our founder and managing director Bill Buckley has also formed other business relationships with major suppliers outside of Buckley Systems

christchurch airport

**Sector:** Aviation, Tourism & Education
Christchurch Airport is the international gateway to Ōtautahi Christchurch and the South Island, just 15 mins from central Christchurch CBD, hotels and attractions. As borders re-open, 12 partner airlines are expected to directly connect 25 destinations to Christchurch, with extensive trans-Tasman schedules. The airport is recognised as a global leader in airport decarbonisation. In late 2020 we became the world’s first airport to achieve the highest standard in Airport Carbon Accreditation for proven measurable decarbonisation. We continue to address emissions reduction, including working with airline partners to accelerate decarbonisation of the aviation sector. Our Kōwhai Park project is on track to be New Zealand’s largest solar energy array at 400 hectares on the airport campus. Through developing renewable energy, we will have the potential to provide 100% renewable electricity for green hydrogen for aviation, and a renewable energy source to power low carbon ground transport and industry. Kōwhai Park is a step beyond carbon neutrality and a way we can catalyse the low carbon future of the Canterbury region.

CLOSEBURN STATION

Sector: Agriculture

Tony Clarke is a farmer from Central Otago specializing in Ultra fine merino wool used in top quality suits & coats. This wool is used exclusively by Konaka Japan. They also sell cattle & lamb to ANZCO Japan. Tony lived in Japan in the late 80's & again in the early 90's whilst training at karate.

**CONTACT ENERGY**

**Sector:** Energy
The Geothermal Resources and Development team at Contact Energy Ltd, leads new power and direct heat opportunities and exploration for new geothermal resources. The team have worked on Te Huka, Te Mihi, Tauhara and redevelopment of Wairakei, from conception through consenting, construction, and operation.

cultural partners

**Sector:** Creative and Film
Julia Barnes and Anita Totha bring an integrated, inclusive and transformative approach to art and commerce. We are independent connectors acting as catalysts for growth, discovering entrepreneurial talent and facilitating new ideas that merge art, culture and business. Julia Barnes has an international career in fine art distribution, artist management and business development. She spent more than a decade based in Tokyo; where she established the Nakaochiai Gallery to represent emerging Japanese and international artists, and co-founded Japan’s first international contemporary art fair. She also specialised in art events that aligned luxury brands (Dom Perignon, Tod’s, Bulgari) with corporate and private art collectors.Since returning to New Zealand in 2011, Julia launched a new business with complementary portfolios: managing international artists, and creating art and bespoke experiences for selected private and corporate clients.

daifuku oceania

Founded in 1993 and known originally as BCS Group Ltd., the company joined the Daifuku Group in 2014, and rebranded to Daifuku Oceania in 2020. The company provides sales, engineering, installation, and after-sales services for airport systems, sortation systems for parcel delivery centers, and systems for manufacturing and distribution. Daifuku Oceania is headquartered in New Zealand and also has offices in two other countries. In addition, the company has factories located in Australia and Malaysia.

deloitte

Sector: Business Services

Deloitte brings together more than 1,700 specialists providing New Zealand's widest range of high quality professional services. We focus on audit, tax, technology & systems, strategy, performance improvements, risk management, corporate finance, business recovery, forensics and accounting services. Curtis is Head of Debt Advisory, Financial Advisory, Corporate Finance for Deloitte. He was previously VP of the Japan NZ Business Council and travelled extensively to Japan to fulfil responsibilities in leading the BNZ’s Asia strategy for a number of years centered around the support for inward and outward investment.

devold wool direct

Sector: Agriculture, Horticulture & Manufacturing

I have an innate affinity for the product of wool and truly gain great work satisfaction from being able to work in an industry I love being part of and believe whole heartedly in. I’ve actively been involved in the wool industry my entire life, growing up on a sheep and beef farm in the Hawkes Bay, beginning my wool career at 17 years of age as a trainee wool classer. Over the past 30 years my commitment, passion and drive for wool as a product has only grown and been cemented as I have carved out a niche role focusing on sheep to shop relationships. As the global expectations around sustainability, animal welfare and traceability have increased I have developed my skill set in this area and see these practices as essential to the future of wool going forward

DRI Sleeper

**Sector:** Manufacturing
DRI Sleeper is a world-leading brand of bedwetting alarms now available in Japan. Bedwetting alarms are used by children, 4 to 14 years old, who want to stop wetting the bed and using diapers. Alarms work by a process called conditioned learning, and dry nights are typically achieved within 2 – 12 weeks. DRI Sleeper alarms have been designed and manufactured in New Zealand by Anzacare for over 40 years. Anzacare specializes in medical sensors and alarms for detecting body fluids using patented, conductive plastic technology.

**ECOSTORE**

**Sector:** Sustainable Manufacturing
Ecostore has developed a range of healthier household cleaners, skin care, body care and baby care products with no toxic or unnecessary chemicals which it markets under the trade names of **ecostore** and **Skin by ecostore**.

ELEMENTAL GROUP

**Sector:** Renewable Energy
Elemental Group is an energy consultancy and development advisory dedicated to delivering solutions for a world in energy transition. We are a diverse, hard-working, and innovative team, providing services across the energy sector. Recently (April 2024) Elemental Group was part of an NZTE delegation to Japan talking to potential Japanese investors in New Zealand renewable developments that will contribute to Power to X (hydrogen, ammonia, green methanol) and eventually the export of green fuels to Japan. Elemental Group is currently contracted by a Japanese company to look at renewable energy developments to improve the energy security of a third world country in the Timor Sea region.

ernst & young

**Sector:** Financial services, tax and transactions
Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY) is a multinational professional services partnership headquartered in London, England. EY is one of the largest professional services networks in the world. It primarily provides assurance (which includes financial audit), tax, consulting and advisory services to its clients. Like many larger accounting firms in recent years, EY has expanded into markets adjacent to accounting, including strategy, operations, HR, technology and financial services consulting. EY operates as a network of member firms which are structured as separate legal entities in a partnership, which has more than three hundred thousand employees in over 700 offices in more than 150 countries around the world.

Fabrum Solutions

Sector: Hydrogen solutions

Fabrum, founded in 2004, leads the world in industrialised small to medium-scale liquefaction systems and composite cryogenic vessels. Fabrum has earned a global reputation as an innovator for its core competencies in green hydrogen production, storage, dispensing, and system integration. The company actively deploys end-to-end liquid hydrogen solutions globally across heavy transport, mining and aviation markets. Fabrum also has a strong presence in the traditional cryogenic markets of liquid nitrogen (LIN), liquid oxygen (LOX), liquid natural gas (LNG) and liquid air (LAIR), with a global customer base spanning animal husbandry, hi-tech research institutions and manufacturing.

FGS Global (Japan) GK

Sector: Strategic Communications and Public Relations

FGS Global is an international strategic communications advisory, which ranks amongst the top ten communications/PR companies in the world. The firm is focused on helping our clients navigate the complex global stakeholder economy. Winning support across audiences in a fast-moving, interconnected world is more important than ever. What, how, and when you communicate — and to whom — can mean the difference between success and failure. Seeing around corners, anticipating issues, managing risk, and moving quickly to solve problems is critical. To succeed, you need sound strategic advice, deep experience, a 360º perspective, real-time intelligence, and flawless execution. With the right people and the right tools, you can seize opportunities and confront challenges — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in the world. Whilst FGS Global isn't represented in New Zealand - yet - the firm has 30 offices around the world, centering on the US, UK & Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

FONTERRA

Sector: Agriculture

Fonterra is a Co-operative created and owned by 9,000 dairy farmers in Aotearoa New Zealand, delivering the goodness of dairy to over 130 markets around the world. As a large, sophisticated dairy market and one of the biggest dairy importers in the world, Japan is an important strategic market for Fonterra. Fonterra has been active in Japan for over 40 years, and we have established long-term partnerships with many major dairy players in Japan. We greatly value the strong New Zealand-Japan bilateral relationship, and are proud to be able to supply high-quality, sustainable and nutritious dairy to consumers and customers in Japan.

foodjockey

Sector: Food & Beverage

FoodJockey matches food brands with importers in Asia-Pacific. Think of us as the Tinder for Food Trade, or Pairs in Japan. We firmly believe that everyone can export like Nestlé. We have 120 signups on FoodJockey.io - among which several Japanese brands, distributors and retail buyers. Rafael attended FoodEx and will attend again in 2024 (FoodEx is one of the biggest food trade events in the world, held yearly in Tokyo Big Sight). Currently we have helped ranging some food brands into Kobe Bussan (Gyomu Super) and we are working on other brands via distributors into COOP and Bioral (Life) and online platforms like Rakuten and Amazon Japan. Long term we would like to pitch at Venture Café Tokyo for Series A investment. FoodJockey is a hybrid between tech and consultancy.

**FRANKLIN GROUP**

**Sector:** Agriculture
Franklin Group is a specialist rural sector investment promoter and manager. It provides investment services in farming, forestry, and agribusiness. The present focus of the business is in satisfying objectives of wholesale investor clients. Services include feasibility studies, property search and acquisition, assistance with regulatory compliance and full business management, project and financial management and supervision. The company can provide investment project services in plantation forestry, the pastoral dairy, sheep, beef, and deer industries.

Fujitsu New Zealand

Sector: Technology

Fujitsu is a global leader in technology and business solutions that transform organizations and the world around us. We have a long heritage of bringing innovation and expertise, continuously working to contribute to the growth of society and our customers. In his latest role, Rob Purdy leads the Fujitsu New Zealand business covering all areas of financial management, delivery to customers and sales. His focus is on working with Fujitsu’s customers on transforming outsourcing and IT services. This is balanced between working with key vendors, creating goals, setting up strategic programs and utilising Fujitsu’s capability to harness Data, Analytics and AI as well as continue to underpin some of the most critical companies and Government departments in New Zealand.

FUSO NEW ZEALAND

Sector: Automotive

Fuso New Zealand is an importer and distributor of FUSO Trucks. As a business, we are committed to looking after our own – that means supporting our customers’ businesses through exceptional value, trusted service and advanced technology to improve overall performance and enhance driver safety. Our evolving range of new FUSO trucks and buses, and vital parts and service network, continue to go from strength to strength, supporting a wide range of businesses from single-unit owner-operators to large multinationals.

Gallagher

Sector: Agriculture and Horticulture, Manufacturing, Technology

Since 1938, we’ve been helping farmers to harness the power to farm by delivering world-leading animal management solutions, that enable customers to operate responsibly, productively, and profitably. We lead the market in electric fencing, weighing and electronic identification (EID), data collection, and wireless water monitoring systems.

GAZE BURT

Sector: Law

Gaze Burt’s roots go back to two law firms established in the 1920’s, whose Christian heritage continues in the current directors. That heritage, and the values shared by all our staff, underpin our desire to “see law differently”. We are privileged to serve a rich diversity of individuals, businesses and not for profit organisations. Many of our clients are outstanding leaders, personally and in their business endeavours. The same can be said about our directors and staff. We have experience advising Japanese clients on their legal rights and responsibilities.

g2 studio

Sector: Hotel and Leisure Specialist Architects

G2 Studio is a highly specialised design firm giving a very personalised service. The studio was created by Graham Applin and Graham Crust in 2018, to provide primarily architectural design services internationally for the hotel and leisure sector, from a base in New Zealand. The ethos of the firm is to specialise in a narrow field, but to develop and understand it deeply and be leaders in that field. This is in order to provide a world leading standard of design and management services combined with futuristic thinking and a deep understanding of the leisure and tourism sector.

HALO SPORT

Sector: Sport

Halo Sport is a full-service agency that focuses on sponsorship, events, activations and relationships providing considered, long lasting, thought provoking connections for stakeholders and brands. Using an unequalled understanding of sport and culture, to deliver meaningful connections between brands and target markets.
We are working with global and local brands on their sponsorship journey from strategy to activation and evaluation. We also manage professional rugby players to locally and globally, especially to Japan. We usually have about 60 players allocating to Japan every year.

HewitsonHayes Consulting

**Sector:** Finance/Investment/Banking
Mel Hewitson MNZM is an Independent Non-Executive Director and governance consultant. Mel’s connection with Japan began as a Monbusho scholar to Keio University, Tokyo 1984-1988, graduating with an MA in Business & Commerce. Mel’s current board roles include Fidelity Life Assurance Limited, Simplicity NZ Limited, New Zealand Green Investment Finance Solar Investments Limited, Southern Cross Travel Insurance Limited and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Māia Limited. Mel enjoys contributing to Japan through governance and is a member of the Japan Board Diversity Network, dedicated to promoting long-term sustainable growth in Japan by building the pipeline of female directors and supporting companies to identify skills-based, diverse, global female talent. Mel is seeking an Outside Director role with a Japanese company or a New Zealand company engaged with Japan. Mel is a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Governance.

**HIRINGA**

**Sector:** Energy
Hiringa is dedicated to supply of green hydrogen for industry, heavy transport, and export.  Partnering throughout the supply chain the company is establishing one of the first country wide green hydrogen eco-systems in the world. Hiringa partners with companies such as Ballance and Mitsui developing renewable electricity generation, green hydrogen and ammonia production for transport, industrial feedstock, fertiliser, and providing a pathway for the export of renewable energy to Asia. The company is developing a nationwide refuelling network and works with global fuel cell and vehicle manufacturers and the country’s largest freight and logistics companies to establish commercial hydrogen fuel cell fleets in NZ.

hogan lovells

**Sector:** Law
Hogan Lovells is one of the world’s top law firms advising on corporate, finance, litigation, regulatory, and IP law. Wherever you do business, our lawyers are nearby. The Tokyo-based team, made up of international and Japanese-qualified lawyers, represents both Japanese clients with overseas interests and international companies with commercial interests in Japan. Whether you’re looking to grow your business through acquisitions or joint ventures, expand into new markets, protect your valuable brand identity, or resolve disputes, our team has the local knowledge and global perspective to support Japanese corporates and foreign companies alike.

IKO Metals Asia Pacific

**Sector:** Manufacturing
IKO Metals Asia Pacific is a New Zealand based manufacturer of roofing and cladding products exported around the world. We are part of the IKO Industries group - a North American and European manufacturer of a wide range of building products. Japan is an important market for us and we are product to supply roofing to some of Japan's largest and best known house builders.

**I.S.K ASSOCIATES**

**Sector:** Advisory
Ian Kennedy is Chair of the Japan New Zealand Business Council. A former career diplomat, Ian Kennedy was posted three times to Japan, most recently as Ambassador from 2007 to July 2012. His other overseas postings were to Solomon Islands and Vanuatu from 1992 to 1994, Turkey, Israel, and Jordan (Ambassador) from 1996 to 1999, and Australia (Deputy High Commissioner) from 2004 to 2007. On return to New Zealand he was appointed Special Representative Japan (based in New Zealand). Ian is a partner with I.S.K. Associates, a consultancy business specialising in Japan. He is also an Honorary Advisor to the NZ Asia Foundation, a Board Member of the New Zealand Asia Institute, and Honorary Chairman of "Support our Kids" - an NPO established following the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake to provide school placements and home stays in New Zealand for Japanese children.

japan homes

Sector: Construction

Japan Homes has been delivering quality houses to New Zealanders since 2008. For the past 16 years, we have showcased the Japanese spirit for quality control and on-time delivery. Our mission is to contribute to providing affordable housing in New Zealand. We undertake various types of housing projects, including freestanding homes and townhouses, ranging from individual units to larger developments. Additionally, we are actively working with overseas investors for Build-to-Rent projects to address Auckland's housing shortage issue.

Jason Reeves

**Sector:** Trade
Jason's association with Japan dates back nearly 30 years. Following his return to NZ in the early 1990's following a 1-year scholarship in Tokyo, Jason has been emersed in roles associated with the New Zealand Japan business relationship. Initially with Japan Airlines and then Fonterra with roles in the supply chain and sales division, Jason then transitioned to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise where he held the positions of New Zealand Trade Commissioner to Japan based in Tokyo and International Coalitions Manager. Following his time at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Jason spent 5 years at the Bank of New Zealand leading the bank's engagement with the export sector, a key growth focus for the organization. Jason holds a BA an MBA and is highly excited about the future prospects of the Japan New Zealand business relationship.

liquium

Liquium is reimagining what ammonia production looks like, their technology is a new catalyst and industrially relevant production process to generate ammonia under very mild conditions, drastically impacting the capital and operating costs. Liquium's ammonia plants will strongly align to a wide range of renewable energy sites with a modular like design that can be tailored for a given application and market need. The uptake of green (zero carbon, renewable energy) ammonia will help to decarbonise the agricultural sector but also the energy sector as green ammonia becomes the ubiquitous zero carbon energy trading global fuel.

littlegiant

Sector: Sports & Entertainment

littleGIANT offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to elevate athletes, companies and sports organisations to new heights of success. littleGIANT brings more than 120 years' combined global experience to maximise your potential on - and off - the field. We have the expertise that grows GIANT ambition with a Personalized Service. From emerging and established talents to major sponsors and rightsholders, littleGIANT is with you every step of the way. They have the rights to sell all sponsorship to the next two RWCs and are also representing the Williams F1 team for sponsorship.

**MAYFAIR LUXURY HOTELS**

**Sector:** Hotel Management
Mayfair Luxury Hotels is a boutique hotel management company that owns and operates The Mayfair Hotel in Christchurch. The Mayfair offers a boutique 5-star hotel experience offering 67 spacious rooms designed with contemporary furnishings and carefully considered amenities. Alongside its accommodation, the hotel presents 2 meeting spaces, and food & beverage offering Majestic at Mayfair, providing a cafe experience by day, whilst transforming into a premium cocktail bar at night.

**MEDIA TECTONICS**

**Sector:** Publishing & Communications
* Literary Agency and Publisher: We either introduce authors to global publishers or we publish the book under our Media Tectonics imprint.
* PR Communications and Business Development Consulting: With our global network of journalists and media organizations, award-winning designers, writers, and production partners, we introduce clients to a trustworthy team to help market their products. We also produce books (from writing to publication) for multinational companies and global brands.
* Speaker Bureau: Our clients have been interviewed on CNN, BBC, CNBC, NHK, and other Japanese TV shows, and quoted in newspapers and business magazines around the globe.

**MEREDITH CONNELL**

**Sector:** Law
Meredith Connell (MC) is New Zealand’s largest litigation firm with over 160 litigators in Auckland and Wellington. As Office of the Crown Solicitor at Auckland, MC is the repository and custodian of specialist knowledge that has been accrued over generations to benefit the Crown, while ensuring prosecution decisions are independent from politicians. Today’s MC is a blended firm, with our litigators doing both Crown prosecutions and every other kind of litigation for both government and private clients. We ensure a high quality of legal representation to assist our clients through a myriad of legal disputes. We also understand and represent the diversity of New Zealand and strive to ensure our clients’ unique backgrounds are properly represented and understood. We have worked extensively with members of the Japanese community across a range of industries and in relation to various subject matters such as commercial disputes, conveyancing, trust, estate and cross-border amalgamations.

MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION & EMPLOYMENT

Sector: Government

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is the Government’s lead business-facing agency. Our contribution to improving the well-being of New Zealanders is summarised in our purpose, to grow New Zealand for all. We recognise that a strong economy is one in which we use the skills, knowledge and time of our people in conjunction with our natural resources, and financial and physical capital to improve the wellbeing of current and future generations.

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS & TRADE

Sector: Government

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) pursues the New Zealand Government’s international priorities and acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous, more sustainable future for New Zealanders. Diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Japan date back to 1952 and today Japan is one of New Zealand’s most important international partners. MFAT is focused on strengthening New Zealand’s Strategic Cooperative Partnership with Japan, which includes political, economic and people-to-people ties. MFAT’s North Asia Division is responsible for the Japan bilateral relationship.

ministry for primary industries

Sector: Government

The Ministry for Primary Industries is helping to seize export opportunities for our primary industries, improve sector productivity, ensure the food we produce is safe, increase sustainable resource use, and protect New Zealand from biological risk. MPI has business units covering agriculture and animal welfare, food safety, biosecurity, fisheries, and forestry.

**MITSUBISHI CORPORATION**

**Sector:** International Trade & Services
Mitsubishi New Zealand is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), Tokyo, Japan. MC is a globally integrated business enterprise that operates across many industries including industrial finance, energy, metals, machinery, chemicals, and daily living essentials. With over 200 offices and subsidiaries, in 90 countries and approximately 1,200 group companies.

MITSUI & CO NZ

Sector: Trade, Investment, Services

Mitsui & Co NZ Limited is the wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., one of the world's most diversified trading, investment and services enterprises. In New Zealand we have dedicated departments for food, chemicals and steel but also work on projects such as the hydrogen value chain, livestock methane reduction and housing. Mitsui has global expertise in direct investment, finance, marketing and logistics, and we often work in partnership with leading New Zealand and international companies. Our New Zealand operations are backed by a network of 138 offices in 66 countries. This global presence allows us to gather market intelligence from around the world, identify new business opportunities and create new trade flows.

NELSON PINE INDUSTRIES

Sector: Forestry & Wood Products

Nelson Pine Industries Ltd, established in 1984, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd, Tokyo. NPIL processes 40% (One Million Cubic Metres) annually, of the Nelson/Marlborough annual harvest of Radiata Pine, which is approximately 2.5 million Cubic Metres on a sustainable basis. NPIL, produces Medium Density Fiberboard and Laminated Veneer Lumber, and markets in New Zealand, Japan, China, Southeast Asia, and USA.

NETQ

**Sector:** Technology
netQ is a provider of enterprise grade secure and flexible connectivity solutions for corporate, government and not for profit organisations. We offer a comprehensive range of network, security and cloud enablement products and services to enable your organisation to best achieve its goals using technology. We believe that connectivity services are so critical that it demands specific focus from an organisational perspective. That is why we only do network based connectivity services. We work with all the markets leading ICT vendors and providers to deliver the best imaginable outcomes on reliable network connectivity solutions

NEW ERA CONSULTING

Sector: Immigration

New Era Consulting specialises in assisting both employers and employees, high net worth individuals and business people migrate to New Zealand. Based in Canterbury, the practice has clients across all industries, and works closely with a number of Australian-based immigration law firms whose clients need New Zealand immigration assistance. Although the Director has a special interest in Japan, clients come from all corners of the world.

NEW ZEALAND TRADE & ENTERPRISE

Sector: Government

Japan is a key export partner for New Zealand and NZTE has a team based in Japan to directly assist exporters achieve their goals in the Japan market. NZTE has undertaken several short term and ongoing activities in Japan to better support New Zealand businesses dealing with the movement restrictions and other challenges arising as a result of COVID-19. These include the Made with Care campaign including Rakuten and a Virtual Media Roundtable, providing in market presence for customers not able to meet business partners and potential clients in person, and Japan Health and Beauty webinars to help NZ exporters learn more about the opportunities for Health and Beauty in Japan.

Ngai Tai ki Tamaki

Sector: Investment

Iwi authority with commercial interests in property, primary industries, hospitality and tourism.
One of the largest iwi developers in Aotearoa, NZ. Over 4000 homes scheduled for the next 15 years in Tamaki, Auckland with a range of tier one development and construction partners. Has black angus beef breeding program on pest free Motutapu Island. Two mussel farm operations east of Ponui Island and one oyster farm being established east of Duder Regional Park. Maintains daily visits to Tiritiri Matangi, Rangitoto and Motutapu Island with partner Explore Group and also has whale and dolphin watch experience in Hauraki Gulf located at Viaduct, Downtown, Auckland.

NNR GLOBAL LOGISTICS NZ

Sector: Logistics

NNR Global Logistics NZ is a member of the Nishitetsu Group (Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co, Ltd). Nishitetsu Group boasts a rich history and has been widely acclaimed as a provider of high-quality products since it's foundation at the beginning of the previous century, in 1908 to be precise, in Fukuoka, Japan. Andrew has over 30 years’ experience in international freight and makes regular trips to Japan representing the interests of the group in NZ.

omron

**Sector:** Technology, Robotics and Automation
OMRON is one of the only robotics and automation companies selling directly to the market in New Zealand and has a rich Japanese heritage stemming from 90 years in business, with headquarters in Kyoto. OMRON is an innovative company that invented many world firsts, including the digital blood pressure monitor and the X-ray timer. Our mission is “to improve lives and contribute to a better society.” We’ve been local in New Zealand for 35 years and are here to help you shape your business's future. With a rich history of solving emerging global challenges, we are now focused on empowering industry to create an “autonomous society” where business growth drives better living standards for all.

**ROBOTICS PLUS**

**Sector:** Technology
The Plus Group of companies specialises in horticulture management, orchard ownership, propriety fruit varieties, major kiwifruit post-harvest ownership, global pollen production, Robotics, and international ventures. Robotics Plus has investment from Yamaha Motor Co. In 2020 Robotics Plus was one of just five companies featured in the Robotics & Automation category of the THRIVE Top 50 annual ranking of leading global AgTech companies exemplifying the best in agriculture innovation. In 2021 Robotics Plus was named also in the Forbes Asia top 100 companies to watch.

rocket lab

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components, and on-orbit management. As a global leader in launch and space systems, we are transforming the way we access and use space. Our capabilities span the space economy, including satellite design and manufacture, space software and components, and reliable launch services.

SCION

Sector: Forestry & Wood Products

Scion provides technical and scientific capability in forestry, wood products and bioproducts research and development with a high-value manufacturing focus. Based in Rotorua, New Zealand, Scion has an international reputation in sustainable forest management and tree breeding; wood processing, wood product and wood-derived materials; wood-related bioenergy; waste streams and other biomaterials; and forestry-based ecosystem services. Scion has a distinct capability in offering research and development services across the entire forestry value chain. Also exceptional, is Scion’s breadth of equipment and plant enabling it to provide research and development services from laboratory to pilot plant to industrial scale levels.

sealord

Sector: Seafood

Established in Nelson more than 60 years ago, today Sealord is equally owned by Māori through Moana New Zealand, and global seafood company Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd (Nissui). With fishing operations in New Zealand, Australia and Indian Ocean, Sealord is one of the largest seafood companies in the Southern Hemisphere. Sealord also owns Tasmanian salmon producer Petuna. Encompassing both sustainable deep-sea fishing and finfish aquaculture operations, Sealord employs more than 1,000 people in New Zealand and 240 people overseas.

shuttlerock

Sector: Creative Technology

Shuttlerock is an award-winning Creative Technology Platform. We make smart ads for facebook and other digital channels. Our system helps a brand collect and manage photos and videos that can be used across paid, owned and earned digital channels. The platform allows a brand to auto-refresh online ads and uses artificial intelligence to optimize ad creative streams. Shuttlerock is a 2016 Facebook global Innovation Award winner and one of only 30 Facebook creative platform partners globally.

still

Sector: Business Development

STILL is creating a community of remarkable businesses, ideas, and new ways of seeing the world from Aotearoa New Zealand. We work with an extreme long-term outlook. We’re interested in businesses and projects which have a positive impact on the human experience today and will continue to have a positive impact on communities centuries from now. STILL is an evolving ecosystem of connected businesses, investments, collaborations, cultural projects, and not for profits. Individually diverse, each of these entities collectively reflect our primary areas of interest: people, nature, arts and culture.

sumitomo nz

Sector: Agriculture, Forestry, Food, Machinery & Energy

Sumitomo Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan's most respected companies. Sumitomo Corporation is an integrated trading company whose global operations span 65 countries. The NZ office of Sumitomo Australia covers business fields such as: the export of fresh and processed foodstuffs; the export of wood products; the import of steel, machinery, and plant; energy project contracting; and import of oil and gas tubular products.

swire shipping

Sector: Shipping

Swire Shipping in New Zealand is the deep-sea shipping arm of Swire group. They support export business development with a focus on Asia markets, and work with a large number of New Zealand’s leading commodity exporters and importers. They also have some strategic trade development projects across the company’s other divisions activities in New Zealand.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited

Sector: Local Government/Economic Development

As an Auckland Council-controlled organisation, we deliver a co-ordinated, region-wide programme to maximise cultural, social and economic benefits for our residents and visitors. Driving investment and innovation, we support Auckland businesses to thrive. Building on the 10-year legacy of our founding organisations – Regional Facilities Auckland Ltd, and Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development Ltd – we will continue to make Auckland a vibrant destination and support the development of our region’s economy. We will lead the development of our region’s growth industries, support innovation, and help to attract transformative investment and multi-national companies.

te whakahaere

Te Whakahaere is a climate change advisory firm based in Aotearoa New Zealand, specialising in integrating climate considerations into business strategies and operations. We offer comprehensive services in climate disclosures, climate strategy development, transition planning, and climate education, ensuring organisations are well-equipped to address and adapt to climate challenges. Our approach is deeply rooted in principles of sustainability and ethical practice, focusing on enhancing capacity and capability for a climate-positive future. Te Whakahaere collaborates closely with clients to embed climate resilience into corporate governance, leveraging extensive research and tailored advisory solutions to drive transformative change.

the english farm

Sector: Education

The English Farm (operated by Inkstone Ltd.) is a B2B, premium, one-on-one language tutoring service that teaches cross-cultural communication and English language skills to staff at some of the world’s most prestigious firms. Inkstone Ltd was founded in Tokyo in 2008 by New Zealander Matthew Radich. We have expanded to more than 100 teachers in 32 countries on six continents, who together speak 25 different languages. Our ability to execute at the highest level has resulted in the securing of a global contract in May 2023 with our marquee client and teaching nearly 300,000 lessons to date. This year we launched Kōrero.Online, a te reo Māori service, in NZ.

TJK NZ

**Sector:** Hotels & Investment
TJK NZ Ltd is engaged in the asset management of the five-star luxury boutique hotel The George, Christchurch, The Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel, an award-winning smart hotel mi-pad Queenstown and the expansion of the hotel management company through Brook Serene Hotel Management which includes Hulbert House in Queenstown. They also have an investment in the Zenkuro Sake business based in Queenstown.

TOURISM NEW ZEALAND

Sector: Government

Tourism New Zealand is the organisation responsible for marketing New Zealand to the world as a tourist destination. The major tool we use to do this is the 100% Pure New Zealand marketing campaign, a campaign that has evolved over the past 20 years to make New Zealand one of the world's most well-respected and well known tourism brands. We have a team of around 150 staff in 13 offices in New Zealand, Japan, and across the globe. We are the oldest tourism marketing department in the world.

tuaropaki trust

Sector: Renewable Energy

Tuaropaki Trust dates back to 1952 when 297 landowners amalgamated their land for joint management. Their decision was driven by the desire to retain the land and preserve the links to their identity. It was hoped the collective land holdings would be large enough to take advantage of opportunities and provide benefits to the owners and their descendants. The Trust is now a multinational organisation, and as such, we acknowledge and respect the culture, traditions, thinking and beliefs of the countries and places we work in. Looking forward these imperatives drive the need for the Trust to be sustainable.

UDC finance

Sector: Finance & Investment Banking

UDC Finance was established in 1938 and provides a broad range of financial products to New Zealand retail and business customers. UDC's main expertise is in providing asset-based finance to New Zealand businesses for purchasing plant, vehicles, and equipment. Currently the number of employees is 225. From September 1, 2020, UDC Finance became a wholly owned subsidiary of Shinsei Bank, one of leading Japanese Bank. Yasuhiro Fujiki has been seconded from Shinsei Bank to UDC as Executive Officer Finance and working closely with CEO and management team of UDC.

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO

Having previously worked in the Research & Enterprise Office at University of Otago since 2005 leading the Biomedical and Functional Food sectors, David Grimmett has recently returned to the University to lead a similar role which now includes the Environment and Energy sectors. This follows 18 months working as the Chief Technology Officer at Techion a digital microscopy/diagnostics company. David has developed an extensive network of relationships in NZ and internationally and has been developing relationships with universities, Technology Licensing Offices (TLOs) and companies in Japan over the past 15 years. This has led to a range of funding and research or collaboration agreements and a wide network of valuable connections between NZ and Japan.

Wakatū Incorporation

Sector: Agriculture, Horticulture, F&B, R&D

Wakatū Incorporation (Wakatū) are guided by their intergenerational 500-year vision, Te Pae Tawhiti. AuOra which is an associated business of Wakatū, invests in a portfolio of nutrition and ingredient applications which are sourced from the natural biomatter of Aotearoa that provide solutions for digestive, brain, inflammatory and metabolic health challenges. AuOra is currently working on their market entry plan for Japan.

with consultancy

Sector: Research & Consultancy, Sport

WITH Consultancy was recently formed to help NZ companies grow their business in Japan and make better connections. In his previous role as Head of Japan for a leading sports agency, Tim conducted over 1000 successful contract negotiations between New Zealand and Japanese enterprises. His focus on building relationships has made him a valuable partner for any Kiwi business looking to operate in Japan.

zealong tea estate

Sector: Agriculture & Horticulture, F&B, Tourism & Education

Widely regarded as a Waikato icon, Zealong Tea Estate is the only commercial tea estate in New Zealand, producing 100% organic award-winning tea, and a world-leading destination for tea, art, and hospitality. Offering serene views, a variety of function venues, public activities and tours, our multi-talented team is dedicated to creating an extraordinary guest experience every day in an unrivalled setting. Zealong is also internationally recognised and has won multiple awards for its teas, which have been served to many world leaders and delegate groups.

zespri

Sector: Horticulture

Zespri International Limited is the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. Powered by our purpose and charged by nature, we're a fruit on a mission - challenging conventional healthy living beliefs to reawaken the connection between nature, food and well-being. We want to help consumers around the world to live healthy for themselves and their loved ones. Zespri Kiwifruit, including our organic varieties, are one of the healthiest foods nature can offer, brimming with goodness and sourced from rich soils.