February Update from Kea

• CASE STUDY – KEA CONNECT 2022 RETROSPECTIVE REPORT
• INSIGHTS FROM OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY
• THIS MONTH IN NUMBERS
• GROWTH THROUGH KEA CONNECT
• NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
• TRENDING AT KEA
• UPCOMING EVENTS
• HOW KEA CAN HELP

Kea Connect 2022 Retrospective report

Join us in reflecting on a year of Kiwi helping Kiwi via Kea Connect. In 2022 Kea Connect connected more than 400 businesses to almost 700 offshore Kiwi to provide free in-market advice and insights. This valuable information helped our export business community make key decisions and grow their businesses. We hope you enjoy the insights, case studies and global perspectives contained in this report and we would like to offer a huge thank you to everyone who continues to support our Kea Connect service. Read more

North America

The US economy is continuing to twist and turn post Covid. The good news is that economic commentators are now offering a more positive outlook around a possible recession. Our US Regional Director Gary Fortune has the latest details for those looking to engage with customers in market. READ MORE

UK and Europe

This month’s earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have been dominating headlines across the UK and Europe. Our UK/Europe Regional Director Sara Fogarty looks at how the Kiwi expat community is supporting those affected by the disaster and what effects this tragedy will have on those doing business in the region. READ MORE

China

With the lifting of the zero-covid strategy, the 7-day Chinese New Year break resulted in a huge lift in domestic consumption. 308 million domestic tourism trips were made during this period, an increase of 23.1% year-on-year. Our China Regional Director Rebecca Bao looks at how China’s economy is faring as the country returns to normality. READ MORE

New Zealand

In February the Government has been busy dealing with the destructive weather which affected many parts of the country destroying homes and businesses and leaving many cut off. Our Global Director Government and Industry Saya Wahrlich looks at some of the measures which have been put in place to help people affected by recent events. READ MORE

BUSINESSES ASSISTED MADE IN MARKET THIS MONTH**

SECTORS KEA CONNECT SUPPORTED THIS MONTH

*Year to date reflects financial year commencing 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023
**Some businesses were provided with connections in more than one market

Sustainable supply chains a big focus for Kiwi business

Platform8 is focused on helping companies optimise their supply chains to identify cost savings, meet ESG compliance and offset negative impacts. They are currently in a market testing phase and wanted advice and validation from others working in this area. Kea introduced them to the CEO and Co-founder of a company in a similar space – producing solutions to help companies transition to high value and sustainability, addressing increasing compliance and challenges of a global food supply chain.

Healthcare diagnostics company working to prevent blindness

Toku Eyes is developing a multi-modal artificial intelligence platform for instant healthcare diagnostics . The platform uses retinal images to screen for preventable blindness and cardiovascular disease risks. They are seeking advice on how they might monetise this product and sell it to other partners. Kea connected Toky Eyes to the National Technology Officer at an American multinational technology corporation and also the Executive Councillor at an AI Forum in New Zealand.

DLA Piper podcast series – UK merger control on wider corporate transactions

DLP Piper London-based competition partner, Alexandra Kamerling, speaks to corporate lawyers Karin Kirschner and Chris Arnold about the impact of UK merger control on wider corporate transactions. This podcast explores the various ways in which merger control concerns are reflected in private and public deals. LISTEN

Flying the Fern

Hear from 24 businesses using their ‘Kiwi-ness’ to break into offshore markets. New Zealand Story Group’s podcast features the tales of successful Kiwi businesses that have achieved international sales success, with a focus on storytelling that embraces country of origin and provenance values. Business profiles include Ecostore, Ārepa, Book Me Bob, Hybrid Bikes, FarmIQ and Trust Codes. LISTEN

Embracing Equity – Celebrating IWD 2023

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Kea spoke to five Kiwi women at the beginning of their careers to see what IWD means to them and where they see the opportunities for positive change in the future. Jane Fasavalu and Nancy Vuni are students at the University of Auckland and part of DLA Piper’s Headstart Programme, Ella Dobson is based in New York and is an Associate Creative Director, Hayley Nisbet is a registered nurse in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Starship Children’s Hospital and Jemma Jackson is a Policy Advisor for the New Zealand High Commission in London. READ MORE

Caretakers of culture

This year Ngāti Rānana the London Māori club celebrates its 65th anniversary. The group regularly performs around Europe and plays an important role in educating offshore communities about tikanga or Māori customary practices and behaviours. We caught up with Ngāti Rānana Kaiāwhina (tutor) and Kea member Ben Appleton to talk about the group’s purpose and values and how becoming involved has played an important role in his own cultural journey. READ MORE

Phil Goff outlines priorities as he steps into new role

After nearly 40 years working as an MP, a Cabinet Minister and most recently as Mayor of Auckland, Phil Goff has just started his new role as New Zealand High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. He spoke to Kea about the business opportunities between the two countries and what he hopes to achieve in his latest post. READ MORE

World Class New Zealand speaker series – Taking to the seas

World Class New Zealanders Veronica Lysaght and Nigel Jollands are about to embark on a two year journey, sailing in their ice breaker sail boat from Dover, UK to Wellington, New Zealand. Their planned route will see them stop at dozens of islands along the way to work with communities affected by climate change. Join us for our next World Class New Zealand speaker series on Tuesday March 21st to hear Veronica and Nigel talk about how they turned their idea into reality, the challenges they expect to face and how they plan to connect people to the effects of climate change. SIGN UP

Kea Edinburgh meetup If you are aware of any Kiwi in the Edinburgh area please invite them to join us for a coffee on Monday, March 13 at 8.30am.Kea’s Global Director, Government & Industry, Saya Wahrlich, will be on hand to talk about Kea and discuss how the network operates to support its members across the world. This is a great opportunity to meet other Kiwi in your area. SIGN UP