Greg Fleming on being the newly elected MP for Maungakiekie (Onehunga FM)

Greg Fleming, our newly elected MP for the Maungakiekie electorate, discusses his transition into Parliament along with the challenges and surprises he has encountered.

Tim dug a little deeper into Greg’s parliamentary maiden speech which incorporated significant use of Te Reo Māori and a good dose of humour.

Finally, Greg provides a glimpse into his busy schedule, balancing time in Wellington and his new electorate office at 222 Onehunga Mall, just opposite Curry Leaf.

Dynamic Business: ASEAN key to ambitious trade goals (NZ Herald)

Dynamic Business: ASEAN key to ambitious trade goals (NZ Herald)

Over the past five years, New Zealand’s economic ties with Asean (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) have undergone significant growth, from $17.15 billion in 2017 to $27.42b in 2022.

With 10 member states, the union is New Zealand’s third-largest trading partner — we now trade more in a week with Asean than we did in an entire year in the early 1970s.

The National-led Government has set an ambitious trade goal to double the value of our exports within a decade. Despite the region navigating the same economic challenges that echo worldwide, it is clear Asean will be an important component in New Zealand reaching its lofty ambitions.

The NZ Asean Business Alliance Conference in Kuala Lumpur last month saw more than 250 attendees gather from across the region and New Zealand to explore the tremendous opportunities inherent in mutual collaboration. There is a keen interest to do more and a desire from Asean to deepen its ties with New Zealand.

An economic anchor

Dynamic Business: NZ ministers tout Government’s trade ambitions at US summit (NZ Herald)

Dynamic Business: NZ ministers tout Government’s trade ambitions at US summit (NZ Herald)

Key coalition ministers have articulated a unified vision for New Zealand’s future that embraces innovation, value uplift and enhanced diplomatic ties with the United States and beyond.

The have also pledged to undertake a record number of trade missions in the Government’s first term — more than any government in the history of New Zealand.

Speaking at last week’s United States Business Summit, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Trade Minister Todd McClay delivered their first major speeches since the Government’s formation to a room packed with business leaders.

Peters outlined specific actions to unlock economic potential, including maximising the value of bilateral trade, resolving barriers to trade and strengthening supply chains. He stressed the importance of collaboration in industries that are key to building a more prosperous and secure future, including critical technologies and space.

He also spoke of the enduring and special relationship between New Zealand and the United States.

US Business Summit 2023: Call to Order, Tim McCready

CALL TO ORDER

MC: Tim McCready

United States Business Summit 2023 30 November 2023 at Cordis, Auckland. Brought to you by NZ INC. and Auckland Business Chamber.

US Business Summit 2023: How Brand NZ shows up in the USA and how we can build our value

HOW BRAND NZ SHOWS UP IN THE USA AND HOW WE CAN BUILD OUR VALUE

David Downs, CEO of the New Zealand Story, an ambitious organisation marketing New Zealand to the world presented insights from the latest U.S. research.

Moderator: Tim McCready

United States Business Summit 2023 30 November 2023 at Cordis, Auckland. Brought to you by NZ INC. and Auckland Business Chamber.

US Business Summit 2023: Prize draw

PRIZE DRAW

Prize draw: Two return business class flights to New York City courtesy of Air New Zealand and a selection of meats from Silver Fern Farms.

Auckland Business Chamber event director Katy Riddell with Air New Zealand senior manager Mark Kennedy.

United States Business Summit 2023 30 November 2023 at Cordis, Auckland. Brought to you by NZ INC. and Auckland Business Chamber.

US Business Summit 2023: Summit close

Tim McCready, Summit MC closes the 2023 US Business Summit. — United States Business Summit 2023 30 November 2023 at Cordis, Auckland. Brought to you by NZ INC. and Auckland Business Chamber.

US Business Summit 2023: Summit Summary

SUMMIT SUMMARY

Summit co-chairs Fran O’Sullivan and Simon Bridges summarise the United States Business Summit with Summit MC Tim McCready.

United States Business Summit 2023 30 November 2023 at Cordis, Auckland. Brought to you by NZ INC. and Auckland Business Chamber.

Sustainability: Is it at risk of becoming a fair-weather friend?

Sustainability: Is it at risk of becoming a fair-weather friend?

It was only 10 months ago that New Zealand suffered two of its most costly weather-related disasters.

The Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle resulted in insurance claims of more than $2 billion. Climate change was a top concern of the nation. Ipsos’ New Zealand Issues Monitor ranked it the fifth-most-significant concern for New Zealanders in February and May 2023.

But you just have to look to the recent election to see how much has changed since then.

Climate change was barely mentioned on the campaign trail or during the debates by the two candidates vying to be Prime Minister.

By August, the Ipsos survey saw climate change slip out of the top five concerns for New Zealanders and making way for worries about the cost of living, crime, housing, healthcare and the economy.

Political commentary: National Party Leader Christopher Luxon (Country TV)

In the lead-up to the 2023 election, this 10-part political series hosted by Mark Leishman shines the spotlight on the big issues facing rural communities around New Zealand. Tim McCready provides commentary for today’s guest, the National Party leader Christopher Luxon.