What we do

Community, business and practical participation

NZGBA focuses on activities that help people build useful relationships and turn interest into practical engagement across the Greater Bay Area.

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Community and newcomer connections

We organise social meetups and create ways for New Zealanders and New Zealand-connected people to meet locally. The focus is friendly, useful connection rather than large formal networking.

  • Casual social events and dinners
  • Local introductions and newcomer support
  • Connections across Shenzhen, Guangzhou and the wider GBA
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Business and importer connections

We help New Zealand-linked businesses understand who to speak with and how to approach the region more effectively. This can include introductions, practical discussion and clearer next steps.

  • Importer and eCommerce seller pathways
  • Supplier, product and market discussions
  • Introductions to suitable specialist providers
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Events, trade shows and delegations

We support useful gatherings around major fairs and business activity, including Canton Fair meetups, small delegations and post-event debriefs.

  • Trade-show meetups and practical briefings
  • Small group visits and delegations
  • Post-show follow-up and debriefs
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Cultural and New Zealand showcases

We help create opportunities for New Zealand products, culture, community and innovation to be presented in the GBA through suitable local events and partnerships.

  • New Zealand business and brand participation
  • Food, beverage, tourism and cultural showcases
  • Community, volunteer and performance participation

Clear separation of community and commercial work

Community participation and general network activity are separate from paid commercial services. Where specialist consulting or execution support is needed, any commercial work is optional, clearly scoped and agreed separately.

Discuss a practical need
NZGBA Network

NZGBA Network is independent and is not a government body or chamber of commerce.

Business events & delegations

Practical activity around the Canton Fair and major exhibitions

NZGBA wants to develop useful business events and small delegations around major exhibitions, particularly the Canton Fair. The aim is to help attendees prepare, meet relevant people and follow up more effectively.

Message us to express interest
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Pre-fair briefings and newcomer orientation

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Meetups during major trade shows

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Small group visits and delegations

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Post-fair debriefs and practical follow-up