NZGBA Newsletter November 2009
- Words from your AHK
- Memorable Events
- Trade Leads
- Employment
- News from Germany
- Success Stories and Awards
- Latest Research From Germany
- New Member Introductions
- Member News
- Coming Event
Words from your AHK
I must apologise for the number of emails you have been getting from the NZGBA in recent times – it really has been one event after another. Not surprising though as it is not every day that we celebrate something as momentous as 20 years since the Berlin Wall came down. Frankly I just wish I could be in Berlin on the 5th November – the band U2 is playing in front of the Brandenburg Gate – wow!
So now that you know my favourite band, time to move onto more serious news…
The German Renewable Energy Delegation is absolutely confirmed now.
There will be a one day conference organized in Auckland on the 30th of November at the Hyatt Hotel at which experts from both the New Zealand and German renewable scene will present on latest developments. This will be followed by company presentations from the German delegates.
New Zealand companies interested in learning more about the technology developments coming out of Germany are encouraged to attend.
All information pertaining to this delegation is presently being loaded on our website.
Kind Regards
Monique Surges
CEO,
New Zealand German Business Association Inc.
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Memorable Events
German National Day
Thomas Meister, the new German Ambassador in Wellington, has started his job at a time, where memorable events are lining up on the horizon. Due to the fall of the wall 20 years ago, the celebration of the German National Day commemorated the event. Around 250 guests, including United Future's Peter Dunne, followed the invitation of Ambassador Meister and gathered at the National Day function at the Wellington Intercontinental Hotel, where the Goethe Institute's artistic reproduction of a piece of the Wall and a poster exhibition reminded everyone of the unforgettable days in late 1989 leading to Germany's reunification.
A Peaceful Revolution
Oct. 9 is a monumental day in German history. Twenty years ago, the residents of Leipzig took to the streets under the banner 'We Are the People' and sparked peaceful protests that would lead to the fall of the Berlin Wall only a few weeks later. More...
The Fall of the Wall
Twenty years ago, as the peaceful revolution made the reunification of Germany possible, feelings of elation were overwhelming. Such widespread excitement was accompanied by the astonishment that such a longstanding division could vanish so quickly and smoothly. More...
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Trade Leads
Don't Forget to Check Out Our Latest Trade Leads
As a member of the NZGBA, you are first to read about new trade leads but you must act quickly and let us know which ones you are interested in. So please click here to go straight to our Trade Leads!
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Employment
Having Trouble Finding Good Staff?
We regularly receive enquiries from German job seekers who we list online exclusively for our members.
You need your username and password. If you have forgotten your password, please contact us.
Presently we support the job offer of a German Business Professor, specialized in Marketing and Corporate Management. He is currently on a sabbatical and on the lookout for interesting challenges. More...
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News From Germany
Economy
DIHK Survey
The economy has to a large extent overcome the economic
tallspin according to DIHK Survey. 80 Chambers of Industry
and Commerce have been included in the survey and more than
25,000 companies took part. The business situation seems to
be improving for the first time in more than two years.
More…
Set to grow again
The worst of the recession may have passed in Germany with
the economy set to grow in 2010, according to a new report
from a group of leading economic research institutes. But
has the recovery really begun?
More...
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Energy
Developments in the Smart Grid
Electric cars, intelligent washing machines, mini power
plants in your basement: Germany is on the verge of an
energy revolution. Spiegel online looks at the latest
developments in the smart grid and how it will change the
relationship between consumers and energy suppliers.
More...
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Export
How to manage International Distributors
The EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association Inc.)
offers a workshop for exporters and manufacturers who
consider dealers and distribution outlets. The objective of
this workshop is to give an overview of the cultural and
practical factors that should be considered when identifying
and selecting agents and distributors.
More...
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Success Stories and Awards
Rapid Expansion with Realtech
NZGBA member Realtech and Maclean computing helped successful Kiwi company Framecad to a great IT platform. Framecad is a manufacturer and exporter of steel design and fabrication solutions. With the teams from Realtech in the background, they have now the capabilities to expand and extend their business. More...
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Hubco wins German Design Award
Christchurch-based company Hubco Automotive Ltd. exhibited for the first time at the Automechanika in 2008. Not only their business boomed since, the company also won prestigious design awards overseas. More...
Award for Fraunhofer Researcher
The pilot project "Regeneratives Kombikraftwerk" (regenerative combined cycle power station) showed that in future, renewable energies could, through intelligent combination, meet energy demand in Germany. Dr. Kurt Rohrig, the project leader, was awarded the German Climate Protection Award for these findings. More...
Best Global Brands
For the ninth time Business Week and Interbrand has published the ranking of the 100 most valuable brands in the world. With eleven brands Germany is representing the second largest group and is in the country ranking just behind the United States. Most valuable German brand is Mercedes Benz. More…
Kiwi Team races at Nürburgring
Kiwi Team Nürburgring is an ambitious, and extremely successful New Zealand team, that has competed in the grueling 24 hours of Nürburgring race since 2006. Not only does the team present an exciting racing atmosphere, there is also a unique and powerful business package available with the team. Partners to work with the team for 2010 are currently being sought, and will have access to substantial promotional opportunities in New Zealand AND Europe. More...
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Latest Research From Germany
Findings of the Experts
Aircraft maintenance, material testing and blood diagnosis will be easier in future according to the latest research of the Fraunhofer institute. Find out more about the research results of this German icon. More…
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New Members
Kaplan International College Auckland
Maltaflor Düngergesellschaft mbH
Kaplan International College Auckland
Kaplan
International College Auckland was founded in 1984 and is
located in the Newmarket/Parnell area, adjacent to the
Domain. Our students come from all over the world – over 30
countries are represented at Kaplan.
Kaplan holds an outstanding reputation for offering students quality English language courses and programmes. One of our premier programmes, the Internship Programme, allows students to gain invaluable professional experience in an English speaking environment. Kaplan Interns have a wide variety of experience and skill to offer your company. Please contact our Internship Coordinator, Kate Gomm, for more information about how you can become a host company!
Contact:
Currie Moore
Kaplan International College
10 Titoki Street, Te Atatu Peninsula
Waitakere 0610
Tel: +64 9 307 6507
Fax: +64 9 379 5749
Email: currie.moore@kaplan.com
Web: www.kaplanaspect.com
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Maltaflor Düngergesellschaft mbH
Maltaflor
Düngergesellschaft mbH was founded in 1994 as a subsidiary
of the Weissheimer Malzfabrik and is based on the
development of a completely new price awarded fertilizer on
vegetable basis.
The company has made its task to grow plants successfully also under extreme conditions to the well-being of humans. The fertilizer is 100% pure and made of vegetable raw materials (mainly fine nutrient-rich malt sprouts of the barley), therefore it is environmentally and ecologically friendly.
Contact:
Don Lakmanaarachchi
Maltaflor International GmbH
Kirchberg 37b
56626 Andernach
Tel: +49 2632 948 319
Fax: +49 2632 948 321
Email:
don@maltaflor.de
Web:
www.maltaflor.de
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News From Our Members
T.I.M.E Unlimited
The
Auckland tour organiser T.I.M.E Unlimited has just
re-launched his website. It has a clear structure as well as
some new sections, please have a look
here. Maybe you would like to book a
kayak fishing tour such as the one New Zealand Herald's
Jim Eagles has reported about a few weeks ago. These tours
are not only recognised as Qualmark Endorsed Visitor
Activities but, as being one of the most
environmentally-friendly tourism businesses in New Zealand,
have also been awarded Qualmark Enviro Silver recently.
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Coming Event
Monteverdi by Bach Musica
Monteverdi's Christmas Vesper has never been heard in Auckland before. Bach Musica NZ will present this rare Christmas treat on Sunday, November 29, 2 pm in the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell. More...
