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Hebei University of Technology, Massey University launch 2026 joint Master of Management (1+1)
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Hebei University of Technology, Massey University launch 2026 joint Master of Management (1+1)

Hebei University of Technology and New Zealand's Massey University have launched a joint Master of Management (1+1) programme for 2026, offering specialisations in Financial Economics and Internat...

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22/10/2026
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Xiangsheng Targets Oceania as NZ Buyer Tours FOSB Plant
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  • Wood & Timber

Xiangsheng Targets Oceania as NZ Buyer Tours FOSB Plant

Grant, general manager of Keyland, a subsidiary of New Zealand's Claymark Group, visited Xiangsheng Co. on 20 October 2026 to inspect its operations and discuss FOSB procurement and Oceania market...

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22/10/2026
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Beyond the Honey: Blanche Morrogh Builds Māori Wealth Without Giving Away Her Whenua
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  • Honey & Specialty Foods

Beyond the Honey: Blanche Morrogh Builds Māori Wealth Without Giving Away Her Whenua

Māori entrepreneur Blanche Morrogh shared the growth story of her family business Kai Ora Honey at Te Aurere, a Kura Ngāpuhi economic leadership workshop. Based in Ahipara in the Far North, the compan...

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22/10/2026
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NZ Opens Trade Talks with Brazil, Eyes South America FTA
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  • Dairy & Infant Formula

NZ Opens Trade Talks with Brazil, Eyes South America FTA

New Zealand has formally launched a bilateral trade and investment dialogue with Brazil, paving the way for formal free trade agreement negotiations that could begin as early as next year. Trade Minis...

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22/10/2026
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Sauvignon blanc still leads the way for NZ wine
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Sauvignon blanc still leads the way for NZ wine

New Zealand wine sales rose 8 percent in 2026, according to the New Zealand Winegrowers Annual Report 2026, outperforming a global decline in wine consumption. Global wine consumption fell to its lowe...

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22/10/2026
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Luxeed to Enter NZ in 2027 Without Huawei Tech
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  • Technology & Infrastructure

Luxeed to Enter NZ in 2027 Without Huawei Tech

Luxeed, Chery's luxury EV brand, has confirmed it will enter the New Zealand market in 2027, with a launch expected mid-year. The first models will include the LLounge MPV and the 460kW Stormax SU...

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22/10/2026
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Luxeed to launch in NZ in 2027 without Huawei tech
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Luxeed to launch in NZ in 2027 without Huawei tech

Chery's luxury EV brand Luxeed will enter the New Zealand market in mid-2027 with the LLounge MPV and Stormax SUV, but export versions will not carry Huawei hardware or software. Shawn Xu, Luxeed ...

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22/10/2026
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Auckland EV & Tech Expo Offers Test Drives — and Robots
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Auckland EV & Tech Expo Offers Test Drives — and Robots

The inaugural NZ EV & Tech Expo runs from 13 to 15 November at Auckland Showgrounds, bringing the electric vehicle ecosystem together over three days to cover vehicles, artificial intelligence, ro...

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22/10/2026
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CMA CGM, MSC raise Asia-Mediterranean rates for November
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CMA CGM, MSC raise Asia-Mediterranean rates for November

Three major shipping lines – CMA CGM, MSC and Maersk – have announced November rate adjustments, tightening supply-demand conditions on Asia-Europe and Asia-Pacific routes amid traditional peak season...

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22/10/2026
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First China-built Scania trucks arrive in New Zealand

The first batch of Scania trucks built at the company's Chinese factory has landed in New Zealand, opening a new supply channel for the model aimed at fleet customers. Scania New Zealand pre-sales...

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22/10/2026
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Shenzhen parcels inspire New Zealander to build business bridge
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Shenzhen parcels inspire New Zealander to build business bridge

Auckland entrepreneur Andre Schellenberg, 32, has deep ties to Shenzhen: as a child, almost every parcel shipped to New Zealand from overseas carried the same return address — Shenzhen. From age 11 he...

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22/10/2026
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Dairy prices rise 2.5% at GDT auction, whole milk powder hits four-year high
  • Dairy & Infant Formula
  • Markets & Prices

Dairy prices rise 2.5% at GDT auction, whole milk powder hits four-year high

Dairy prices rose 2.5 percent to USD 4,021 per tonne (about NZD 7,075) at the latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction, the second consecutive gain after a 1.2 percent increase in mid-September. Whole ...

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22/10/2026
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a2 Milk navigates China formula supply constraints, sets FY27 priorities
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a2 Milk navigates China formula supply constraints, sets FY27 priorities

a2 Milk Company (ASX:A2M) said in August 2026 that fourth-quarter logistics and production constraints disrupted China-label infant formula supply and raised supply chain costs, citing freight restric...

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22/10/2026
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NZ Agriculture: A Global Benchmark in Ecology and Branding
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NZ Agriculture: A Global Benchmark in Ecology and Branding

New Zealand's agriculture is built on market-driven, technology-led pastoral farming and horticulture, contributing about 10.5% of GDP and 81.9% of merchandise export value, making it a major glob...

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22/10/2026
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Trade and industrial collaboration prospects between China and Belt and Road resource-based countries — Part 1
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  • Economy & Data

Trade and industrial collaboration prospects between China and Belt and Road resource-based countries — Part 1

2026-10-22 … | New Zealand | 82.6 | 9.5** | 66.7** | … Resource-based countries are important sources of energy, minerals and agricultural products for China, and key export markets for Chinese manufa...

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22/10/2026
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Land-sea link creates two-way logistics corridor between Qingdao and New Zealand
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  • Wood & Timber

Land-sea link creates two-way logistics corridor between Qingdao and New Zealand

Shandong Port Qingdao Port Xilian Company has upgraded its New Zealand service into a two-way closed loop, carrying imported pulp on the outbound leg and steel on the return leg to complete import and...

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22/10/2026
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Hardwood log imports: Russia holds 30.45% share
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  • Wood & Timber

Hardwood log imports: Russia holds 30.45% share

Combined log and sawn timber imports reached 23.51 million cubic metres in January–July 2019. Russia supplied 23.50 million cubic metres for a 30.45% share, followed by New Zealand at 15.93%, Europe (...

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22/10/2026
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NZ EV & Tech Expo to offer real-world test drives and robots in Auckland
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  • Technology & Infrastructure

NZ EV & Tech Expo to offer real-world test drives and robots in Auckland

The inaugural NZ EV & Tech Expo will run from 13 to 15 November at Auckland Showgrounds, bringing the electric vehicle ecosystem together over three days to showcase vehicles, AI, robotics, smart ...

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22/10/2026
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Hunan Commerce Department names winner of NZ, Australia delegation services contract
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Hunan Commerce Department names winner of NZ, Australia delegation services contract

The Hunan Provincial Department of Commerce on 20 October 2026 published the outcome of a competitive consultation for commissioned delegation services to New Zealand and Australia. The procurement, w...

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21/10/2026
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Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2026: Asia's billion-dollar market expands as premium fruit categories surge
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  • Industries

Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2026: Asia’s billion-dollar market expands as premium fruit categories surge

The Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2026, an annual statistical guide to fresh produce trade in Asia published by Asiafruit, was released at the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre during Asia Fruit Logistica in...

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21/10/2026
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Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith Visits Xi’an University

Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith visited the Palmerston North College at Xi'an University on 20 October 2026, accompanied by Shaun Li, transnational education adviser at UCOL. President Liu Bo, ...

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21/10/2026
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Statistics Handbook Highlights Growth in Asia Trade
  • Fruit & Horticulture
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Statistics Handbook Highlights Growth in Asia Trade

The 2026 Asia Fruit Data Handbook, an annual statistical guide to fresh produce trade in Asia produced by Asiafruit, was released at the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre during Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong ...

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21/10/2026
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Government backs schools to boost international student recruitment
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Government backs schools to boost international student recruitment

The Government will invest up to NZ$2.5 million in a new support service to help more schools recruit, enrol and retain international students from 2027. Education Minister Erica Stanford said the ini...

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21/10/2026
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Freelander to launch in NZ backed by 0m factory overhaul
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  • Machinery & Electronics

Freelander to launch in NZ backed by $630m factory overhaul

The Freelander brand, a joint venture between Chery and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), will enter the New Zealand market in 2027, underpinned by a USD 440 million (about NZD 774 million) intelligent manufac...

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21/10/2026
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Green Finance Daily: Kiwi Property Launches NZ0m Green Bond as Carbon Rules Reshape Trade
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  • Markets & Prices

Green Finance Daily: Kiwi Property Launches NZ$150m Green Bond as Carbon Rules Reshape Trade

Green Finance Daily, published on 21 October 2026, reported that New Zealand's Kiwi Property launched a NZ$150 million green bond issuance that day. Xu Ke, head of the black and building materials...

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21/10/2026
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