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Kea Connect

Kea Connect is a free service that connects your business with our extensive, international community of Kiwis. No matter where you want to export, your industry or size, we will connect you with experts who are ready to provide market intelligence, connection & mentorship.

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Businesses connected on average every month

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Countries with experts ready to help

88%

Businesses reporting growth post connection


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Richard Kennedy, Managing Director, Re-Leased
“Kea Connect has been invaluable for us. As well as introducing us to mentors, influencers and industry CEO’s; just having a familiar support network that you could call on was huge”
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Rupert Deans, Plattar
“Kea Connect has been invaluable at enabling us to get access to key accounts globally that we normally would have found it hard to get a line into. I highly encourage any emerging business to engage with the team at Kea”
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Jenene Crossan, Powered by Flossie
“I was introduced to Kea Connect and immediately they had a positive impact on our business and for me personally. I was on my own in London and it helped me make friends, find colleagues and tap into networks that eventually led to securing our first clients.”
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Andy Hutt, Safe365
“Kea Connect has been extremely helpful for the Safe365 team in opening new conversations and connections…We started our UK operation in late 2019 and have been introduced to several UK-based Kiwi businesses. This has been invaluable and, as a result, some have become clients.”
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Before engaging with Kea Connect, it’s helpful if you have done the below:
– identify what you would like to achieve out of the connection request
– research the markets you are interested in
– identify your key competitors
– determine what you don’t know, and what advice will be most helpful

Kea Connect is a free service. We can help with aspects like market validation, market entry advice and assistance, mentoring, governance, and distribution strategies.

Your request will be assessed in 5 working days after completing the form.

If we can’t find somebody to help you in our database, we can post your request in our global newsletter. This helps increase the chances of finding the right person to help you.

We’re not in a position to ask for funding on your behalf. However, we can sometimes connect you with organisations in this space. Please email us on [email protected] for more information.

Kea isn’t a sales or marketing platform, so we’re unable to promote your business to our community, or help you find customers. We love to hear your stories though, so let us know if you’re doing amazing things around the world and we can see how we can share these stories through our various channels.

Yes! We want to see more international companies set up in New Zealand so if you’re looking to open an office here, just fill out the Kea Connect form and make sure you tell us more about your business and where you’d like to set up in New Zealand. If you’re just selling products/services into New Zealand without a physical presence – we aren’t a sales/marketing channel however the New Zealand Commerce Commission has resources for businesses here.

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Top Kiwi returns home to tackle next big challenge
Top Kiwi returns home to tackle next big challenge
After 25 years offshore World Class New Zealander Craig Fenton is returning home to take up a new role with NZ Rugby. He talks to Kea about the move and the career lessons he's learnt along the way. READ MORE
A year of reflection
A year of reflection
Aislinn Ryan returned to Wellington with her Irish partner and two young children, from visa's to packing up, to settling in, she shares her advice with other Kiwi thinking about returning. READ MORE
Finding your little bit of peace in Wellington
Finding your little bit of peace in Wellington
Sarah Pooley moved back to NZ after living in the UK for the past 25 years, will she is pleased the family came home she admits it's been much harder than she expected. READ MORE
World Class New Zealand speaker series with Peter Hillary
World Class New Zealand speaker series with Peter Hillary
Listen to World Class New Zealander Peter Hillary talk about the benefits of risk and strong leadership in our latest WCNZ speaker series. READ MORE
From Amsterdam to Aotearoa
From Amsterdam to Aotearoa
French national Alex Gilbert moved to New Zealand with his family in 2019. They say they were welcomed with open arms and are now committed to giving back to the country they have come to love. READ MORE
Voices of the Kea community
Voices of the Kea community
Each month we talk to Kiwi around the world and ask them a series of questions about the area they live in and what they miss most about New Zealand. READ MORE
Impact-driven travel experiences helping solve global issues
Impact-driven travel experiences helping solve global issues
The Kiwi/Australian couple have built a successful business by bringing people together through provocative and innovative immersive experiences and encouraging them to think differently READ MORE
A Matariki guide for offshore Kiwi
A Matariki guide for offshore Kiwi
On July 14th New Zealand will mark Matariki or the Māori New Year. No matter where you are in the world all Kiwi are invited to celebrate Matariki and connect with friends and family. READ MORE
Kea and Goodwins sign partnership agreement
Kea and Goodwins sign partnership agreement
Kea is delighted to be able to support our returning and offshore Kiwi looking for help with Auckland’s property market through the signing of our latest partnership with Goodwins. READ MORE
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