🇳🇿🇪🇺 EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Now In Force Since May 2024

🇳🇿 🇩🇪

New Zealand-Europe Business Bridge

Connecting Kiwi Innovation with European Markets | Germany's Largest NZ Trading Partner in the EU

NZ$3.5B+ Bilateral Trade
46% Trade Growth (FTA Year 1)
300+ GNZCC Member Companies
40+ Years of Partnership

New Zealand Pavilion Schedule

Four days of business connections, networking events, and industry showcases

Day 1
Opening & Tech Innovation
  • 09:00 Official Opening Ceremony
  • 10:00 NZ Tech Sector Showcase
  • 12:00 Networking Lunch
  • 14:00 Fintech & SaaS Presentations
  • 16:00 Deep Tech & Space Innovation
  • 18:00 Welcome Reception
Day 2
Food, Wine & Agriculture
  • 09:00 Dairy & Food Export Forum
  • 11:00 NZ Wine Tasting - Marlborough
  • 12:30 Business Lunch
  • 14:00 AgriTech Innovation Showcase
  • 16:00 Sustainable Farming Practices
  • 18:00 Kiwi Food & Wine Evening
Day 3
Healthcare & Sustainability
  • 09:00 Medical Technology Forum
  • 11:00 Clean Tech & Renewables
  • 12:30 Networking Lunch
  • 14:00 Tourism & Film Industry
  • 16:00 B2B Matchmaking Sessions
  • 18:00 Industry Mixer
Day 4
Investment & Closing
  • 09:00 Investment Opportunities
  • 11:00 EU-NZ FTA Workshop
  • 12:30 Farewell Lunch
  • 14:00 Final B2B Meetings
  • 16:00 Partnership Signings
  • 17:00 Closing Ceremony

🇳🇿 New Zealand Companies in Germany & Europe

Leading Kiwi enterprises expanding across European markets

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Technology & Software

Xero

Cloud Accounting Software

Global leader in cloud-based accounting software for small businesses. Headquartered in Wellington with major European operations serving millions of subscribers worldwide.

💰 NZ$2B+ Revenue 🌍 50+ Countries
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Rocket Lab

Aerospace & Space Technology

Global leader in small satellite launch services. Founded in New Zealand, now serving European space agencies and commercial clients with innovative Electron rocket technology.

🚀 US$500M+ Backlog 🛰️ 200+ Satellites Launched
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Soul Machines

AI & Digital Humans

Pioneer in creating lifelike digital avatars using AI. Platform creates autonomous digital humans for customer service, healthcare, and enterprise applications across Europe.

🤖 Digital Humans 🧠 Emotional AI
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LanzaTech

Carbon Transformation

Revolutionary biotech company converting carbon emissions into sustainable fuels and chemicals. Partnering with European industries to decarbonize manufacturing processes.

🌱 Unicorn Status ♻️ Carbon Recycling
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Healthcare & Medical Technology

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

Medical Devices

World leader in respiratory care, acute care, and surgical devices. Products used in hospitals across Germany and Europe for respiratory support and sleep apnea treatment.

💰 NZ$2B+ Revenue 🏆 420+ Patents
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Orion Health

Health Information Technology

Provider of healthcare technology solutions including population health management and health information exchange systems deployed across European healthcare systems.

🏥 Health IT Leader 📊 Big Data Analytics
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Dairy & Food Products

Fonterra

Dairy Cooperative

World's largest dairy exporter. European operations headquartered in Amsterdam with processing facility in Heerenveen, Netherlands. Products exported to 140+ countries.

🥛 16B Litres/Year 👨‍🌾 10,000+ Farmers
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Synlait Milk

Specialty Dairy

Premium dairy manufacturer specializing in infant formula ingredients and nutritional products. Supplies European baby food manufacturers with high-quality milk powders.

👶 Infant Nutrition 🥇 A2 Milk Products
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Zespri

Fresh Produce

World's largest marketer of kiwifruit. Major supplier to European supermarkets with extensive distribution network and year-round supply through strategic global growing partnerships.

🥝 Global Kiwifruit Leader 🌍 50+ Countries
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Wine & Beverages

Cloudy Bay

Premium Wine

Iconic Marlborough winery that put New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc on the world map. Now owned by LVMH, with extensive distribution throughout European fine wine markets.

🍇 Marlborough 🏆 World-Class Savvy B
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Villa Maria

Wine Producer

New Zealand's most awarded winery. Exports premium Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay to Germany and throughout Europe. Sustainable winegrowing leader.

🏆 Most Awarded NZ Winery 🌿 Sustainable
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Brancott Estate

Wine Producer

Pioneer of Marlborough wine since 1973. First to plant Sauvignon Blanc in the region. Now part of Pernod Ricard, widely distributed across European markets.

🍷 Pioneer Since 1973 🌍 Global Distribution
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Consumer Products & Appliances

Fisher & Paykel Appliances

Home Appliances

Premium appliance designer operating in 50 countries. European operations based in Italy with manufacturing facilities. Known for DishDrawer dishwashers and innovative design.

🏠 50 Countries 🇮🇹 Italy Manufacturing
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Allbirds

Sustainable Footwear

Co-founded by New Zealand footballer Tim Brown. Makes sustainable shoes from natural materials including NZ merino wool. Stores and distribution across European cities.

👟 Merino Wool Shoes 🌱 B Corp Certified
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🇩🇪 German Companies in New Zealand

European enterprises thriving in the Kiwi market

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Agriculture & Food

BayWa (Turners & Growers)

Fruit & Agriculture

German agricultural conglomerate acquired T&G (ENZA) in 2012, making NZ their gateway to Asia-Pacific. Now one of NZ's largest apple exporters with sales in 60+ countries.

🍎 ENZA Brand 🌏 Gateway to Asia
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Industrial & Engineering

Siemens

Industrial Technology

Global technology company with significant NZ operations in infrastructure, healthcare, and industrial automation. Key partner in NZ's infrastructure development projects.

🏭 Industrial Automation 🏥 Healthcare Tech
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GEA Group

Dairy Technology

Leading supplier to NZ dairy industry with 60% market share. Acquired NZ companies Milfos and Nu-Con. Major partner to Fonterra with 300 employees in New Zealand.

🥛 60% NZ Dairy Market 👥 300 Employees
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Bosch

Engineering & Electronics

Global engineering leader with NZ presence in automotive parts, power tools, security systems, and home appliances. Supporting NZ's automotive and construction sectors.

🔧 Power Tools 🚗 Automotive
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Automotive

Volkswagen Group

Automotive

Major presence in NZ market with VW, Audi, Skoda, and Porsche brands. Strong sales network and growing EV infrastructure supporting NZ's transition to electric vehicles.

🚗 Multi-Brand ⚡ EV Leader
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Mercedes-Benz

Premium Automotive

Luxury vehicle market leader in New Zealand. Full range of passenger vehicles, SUVs, and commercial vehicles with nationwide dealer network and growing EV lineup.

⭐ Premium Segment 🔌 EQ Electric Range
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BMW Group

Premium Automotive

Strong presence with BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad brands. Significant investment in charging infrastructure and electric mobility for the NZ market.

🏎️ Performance ⚡ i Series EVs
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Testing & Certification Services

DEKRA

Vehicle Testing

Acquired VTG Ltd (Vehicle Testing Group) to expand into Asia-Pacific market. Provides vehicle inspection and testing services across New Zealand's automotive sector.

🔍 Vehicle Inspection ✅ Certification
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Logistics & Supply Chain

DHL

Logistics

Major logistics provider connecting New Zealand businesses to global markets. Express, freight, and supply chain services supporting NZ's export economy.

📦 Global Logistics ✈️ Express Services
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DB Schenker

Freight & Logistics

Global freight forwarding and logistics company supporting NZ's international trade. Air, sea, and land freight services connecting NZ to European and global markets.

🚢 Sea Freight 🌍 Global Network
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Key Export Sectors

New Zealand's leading industries driving bilateral trade growth

Dairy & Agriculture

NZ$22.9B Export Sector

World's largest dairy exporter per capita. Grass-fed, sustainable farming practices. Leading exports: milk powders, butter, cheese, and specialty infant nutrition.

🥛 Dairy 🐑 Lamb 🍎 Horticulture

Wine

NZ$2B+ Export Revenue

World's best Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough. 85% of production exported. Growing Pinot Noir reputation. Highest price per liter of any wine exporting nation.

🍇 Sauvignon Blanc 🍷 Pinot Noir 🏔️ Central Otago

Technology

NZ$20B Export Sector

3rd largest export sector. Led by Xero, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and Rocket Lab. Strong fintech, medtech, and deep tech ecosystem with global ambitions.

💻 SaaS 🏥 MedTech 🚀 Space Tech

Tourism & Film

NZ$12B+ Industry

Germany is top European source market for NZ tourism. Home to Middle-earth film productions. 100% Pure New Zealand brand recognized globally for pristine landscapes.

🎬 Film Production 🏔️ Adventure Tourism 🌿 Eco-Tourism

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Partner Organizations

Supporting New Zealand-Germany bilateral trade

German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce

GNZCC - Since 1983

Official representative of German economy in NZ. 300+ member companies. Offices in Auckland and Wellington. Market entry services, trade fairs, and business development support.

🏢 Auckland & Wellington 👥 300+ Members
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New Zealand Trade & Enterprise

NZTE

NZ government's international business development agency. Hamburg-based office supporting NZ exporters entering German and European markets.

🇳🇿 Government Agency 🇩🇪 Hamburg Office
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New Zealand Embassy Berlin

Diplomatic Mission

Official diplomatic representation in Germany. Supports bilateral relations, trade promotion, and cultural exchange between New Zealand and Germany.

🏛️ Berlin 🤝 Diplomatic Relations
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