Event Listings

InterCham YP Cocktail

The 42nd InterCham YP Cocktail will be co-organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Japanese Chamber of Commerce. The date has been set for Wednesday 24th February 2010 at Privé, from 6.30-9.30pm.

Date: Wednesday 24th February 2010. Time: 6.30-9.30pm. Venue: Privé, GF 60 Wyndham Street, Central. www.prive.hk Charity: Hong Kong Cancer Fund. Price: HK$180 including 2 standard drinks & canapés. Happy Hour prices from 6.30-9.30pm. Ensure your tickets to this very popular networking event. Contact Polly Chan now.

 

Goodbye Ox … Hello Tiger !
Wrap up the year of the Ox and welcome the Year of the Tiger
(and celebrate Waitangi Day a little ahead of time!)

The final in our series of six bi-monthly Westpac Chamber Chatter cocktail functions to be held at New Zealand Focus with NZCCHK members and invited guests. This month we have arranged the biggest ever MEGA WESTPAC CHAMBER CHATTER – we’ve invited the Chambers that participated in 2009 to come back and enjoy our Kiwi hospitality. So come along and mix ‘n’ mingle with our friends from SINGAPORE, CANADA, KOREA AND JAPAN! Get your friends along. Great New Zealand wines and other beverages. Snacks, good company and a lucky draw. All for just HK$100 at the door.

Event: Westpac Chamber Chatter : Goodbye Ox … Hello Tiger! Date: Tuesday 2 February 2010. Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm. Venue: New Zealand Focus, 1/F, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (near the Canal Road flyover and a couple of doors from the Wan Chai Fire Station). Getting there: Don’t drink and drive! Take MTR Causeway Bay Exit B. Buses stop outside the front door of New Zealand Focus: Route 26 and 23A from Mid Levels; Routes 96 and 592 from Aberdeen; or Route 11 from Exchange Square. And stopping just a few steps along the road: 5 and 5B from Central. Price: HK$100 per person (members and guests). Dress code: Business or smart casual Reservations: Click here to RSVP (or just turn up on the night). See you there! This event is generously supported by Westpac

AFTER COP15: WHAT'S NEXT FOR BUSINESS?
Breakfast Meeting and Panel Discussion

Join with the Hong Kong Business Coalition on the Environment (BCE), InterCham, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and Civic Exchange at this Post-COP15 breakfast session on Thursday, 28 January 2010. This session will take the form of an address by Mr Simon Reddy, Executive Director of C40 Large Cities Climate Leadership Group focusing on the way forward for global efforts in managing climate change. The second part of this important session will be a panel discussion with Hong Kong delegates who were at the COP15 meeting in December 2009.

Panel Moderator is Christine Loh, Chief Executive, Civic Exchange and she will be joined by Dr Jeanne Ng, Environmental Director – Group Affairs, CLP Holdings and Dr Glenn Frommer, Head of Sustainability, MTR Corporation to share insights on possible directions for Hong Kong in carbon reduction and developing a low carbon economy.

Despite the lack of a binding global carbon framework at COP15, global and local efforts are continuing on finding a more satisfactory solution for managing climate change. Through this session, the BCE aims to forge common understanding and unite supporters in the call for actions by the government and stakeholders.

Date: Thursday 28 January 2010. Time: Registration from 7.45am. Session Starts 8.00am [sharp] and ends at approx. 10.00am. Venue: Oasis Room, 8/F Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Cost: Members HK$300 Non-Members HK$400 (incl hot breakfast). Contact Polly Chan with your booking.

Note: An advised booking is a confirmed booking unless otherwise notified. Cancellations must be in writing three working days prior to event. No shows will be charged and payments are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the organiser.

Just in time for Christmas … !
Celebrate the Festive Season with our friends from the combined Scandinavian Chambers …

The fifth of a series of six bi-monthly Westpac Chamber Chatter cocktail functions to be held at New Zealand Focus with NZCCHK members and invited guests. This month we invite members of the combined Scandinavian Chambers (Denmark, Sweden and Norway).

Get your friends along. Great New Zealand wines and other beverages. Snacks, good company and a lucky draw. All for just HK$150 at the door.

Event: Westpac Chamber Chatter : Just in time for Christmas! Date: Wednesday 9 December 2009. Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm. Venue: New Zealand Focus, G/F-1/F 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (near the Canal Road flyover and a couple of doors from the Wan Chai Fire Station)
Getting there: Don’t drink and drive! Take MTR Causeway Bay Exit B. Buses stop outside the front door of New Zealand Focus: Route 26 and 23A from Mid Levels; Routes 96 and 592 from Aberdeen; or Route 11 from Exchange Square. And stopping just a few steps along the road: 5 and 5B from Central. Price: HK$150 per person (members and guests). Dress code: Business or smart casual (or festive dress!). Reservations: RSVP if you wish or just turn up on the night. Just see you there! This event is generously supported by Westpac

Workshop on the Understanding of Modern China - Transformation and Development

NZCCHK members are invited to attend a workshop on Understanding Modern China. The Workshop aims include acquiring the essential knowledge about China, through which participants can enrich their professional development and locate their business goals in the working area. Speaker and Organizer: Ms. Nerisa Chan Siu Fung, (experienced educator & researcher in China Studies). Content: Assess the political, economic and social transformation or development in China; Crucial links between various aspects will be pinpointed for in-depth analysis; Contemporary issues will be raised for discussion and the sharing points of view are encouraged. Date: 12 December 2009 (Saturday). Time: 10:00am–12:00noon. Fee: HKD200/person. Venue: Meeting, Central Library, Causeway Bay (will be reconfirmed upon registration). Enquiry: Ms. Nerisa Chan 9529-6852 or email ncchan98@yahoo.com.hk

Details of this event are provided for information of members. NZCCHK has no role in this event’s organisation nor does NZCCHK necessarily endorse the event. Members should make their own determination as to attendance.

St Joseph’s Maori Girls College Cultural Group

Tena Koutou Katoa!

The New Zealand Society of Hong Kong invites you to a Cultural Evening with 12 senior students from St Joseph’s Maori Girls College Cultural Group in Hastings at the residence of the NZ Consul-General, Ms. Adele Bryant, on Thursday 5 November 2009. The all-inclusive cost of the event will be HK$250 per NZSHK member, HK$300 per non-member and HK$50 per child, including all food and drinks (NZ wine, NZ beer & juices and soft drinks).

Thursday 5 November 2009 from 6.30-9.00pm. New Zealand Consul-General's Residence, House 2, Duplex 1A Mountain Court, No. 11 Plantation Road, The Peak, Hong Kong. HK$250.00 per member; HK$300.00 per non-member; HK$50.00 per child

To join this event, please confirm your attendance with: tammy@nzshk.org and advise the names of all persons attending. Follow this up with payment by (1) a cheque made payable to ‘New Zealand Society of Hong Kong’ to GPO Box 8817 Hong Kong or (2) a direct transfer to the NZSHK’s HSBC bank a/c 002 236354 001 via the internet or ATM. Please send a scanned copy of the deposit receipt to: roger@nzshk.org. To help you get to the venue, the NZSHK will be putting on a free bus that will depart from Central Post Office at 6:00PM. The bus has limited seating so if you want to book a seat on board, please contact Tammy with names and mobile numbers. (FYI, a taxi from Central will cost HK$70+.) Ample car parking is also available at the venue, if you wish to drive yourself there. The bus will return to the Central Post Office at 9pm. Numbers for the event and the bus in particular are limited so please book your place at this event as soon as possible.

An Evening with Tony Alexander

NZCCHK and NZTE join to present a cocktail evening featuring a presentation by guest Tony Alexander, Chief Economist at the Bank of New Zealand in Wellington. Tony travels throughout New Zealand, and parts of the world, making numerous presentations on the New Zealand economy. He writes a number of magazine and newspaper columns, as well as his own publications, and is a television regular. Tony makes economics understandable! The emphasis is on simple positives and negatives in the New Zealand and offshore economies and the implications for key areas such as interest rates, exchange rates, the housing market, labour market, and business operational and strategic planning considerations. Tony’s mission is to help Kiwis make informed financial decisions by discussing the economy in a language they can understand.

So, please join us for a glass of wine, some nibbles and informative discussion. Event: An Evening with Tony Alexander. Date: Wednesday 4 November 2009. Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm. Venue: New Zealand Focus, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Price: Free of charge. Dress code: Business or smart casual. Reservations: RSVP to Polly Chan prior to 30 October 2009

New Zealand Wine and Music

“Music can enhance the taste of wine”, research by psychologists suggests; but how well does New Zealand music enhance the taste of New Zealand's wines?
NZCCHK, KEA and New Zealand Vineyards – a new New Zealand wine boutique in Hong Kong – warmly invites you to experience the harmony between New Zealand Wine and Music on Tuesday, 3 November 2009 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the New Zealand Wine Shop, 3/F, 22 Russell Street, Causeway Bay (opposite Times Square). Miss Lisa Coney, the young, talented winemaker of Coney Wines (Martinborough) will join us to discuss their award winning wines and love of New Zealand music. Space is limited to 30 so make sure to make your reservations early!

Date: Tuesday 3 November 2008. Time: 6.00-8.30pm. Cost: NZCCHK/KEA members HK$50; guests or non-members HK$80. Venue: New Zealand Vineyards 紐西蘭葡萄園 3/F, 22 Russell Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong 香港銅鑼灣羅素街22號3樓. RSVP: Contact Polly Chan for reservation exec.officer@nzcchk.com or tel: 2151-3391

Joint Business Community Luncheon
The Hon. Donald Tsang, Chief Executive HKSAR

The HKSAR Chief Executive the Hon. Donald Tsang will deliver his policy address to the Legislative Council in October 2009. We are pleased that Mr Tsang has accepted the joint Chambers’ invitation to address the Hong Kong business community at a joint luncheon to be held on Mon 2 November 2009. At this luncheon, the business community will be able to hear Mr Tsang’s further elaboration on his policy address and to learn more about the initiatives put forth by the HKSAR Government in the year ahead. Companies wishing to reserve a table (HK$6,500 for 10-12 pax) will have priority on prime location for their company, clients and guests – contact Polly Chan for details. Speech will be conducted in English. Event: Joint Business Community Luncheon : The Hon. Donald Tsang. Date: Monday 2 November 2009. Time: 12:15 to 2:00pm. Venue: Grand Hall, Level 3, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai. Price: HK$510 per person (members) HK$610 per person (guests/non-members). Dress code: Business. Reservations: RSVP to Polly Chan. You will be invoiced for the appropriate attendance fee.

The Inaugural Asian Amateur Championship
29 October - 1 November 2009, Mission Hills World Cup Course, Shenzhen

Introducing the Asian Amateur Championship: http://www.asianamateurchampionship.com/

This new competition is a unique opportunity for aspiring Asian amateur golfers to find their way to participate in two of the world's major championships. Created by three founding partners, the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The R&A, the Asian Amateur Championship will conduct its inaugural event at the Mission Hills World Cup Course, Shenzhen from 29 October to 1 November 2009.

Foreign Correspondents’ Club LuncH
Growing up small: How Kiwis are hatching a recovery
Speaker: Hon. Bill English, New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Minister for Infrastrure

Monday 5 October 2009. 12:30 – Lunch. 1:15pm– Address. 1^st FLOOR, FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT’S CLUB, LOWER ALBERT ROAD, CENTRAL, HONG KONG

New Zealand: The All Blacks? Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings movies? Clean and Green? Yes to all of the above and yes also to a small market economy in the depths of the Southern Ocean, dependant for its prosperity on international trade, but refusing to be beaten by the global economic meltdown.  New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Hon. Bill English, will talk about how New Zealand has emerged from its worst recession in threedecades - expanding for the first time in six quarters on rising consumer spending and increased exports. He will outline his roadmap towards economic recovery in the months and years ahead. New Zealand’s growing relations with Hong Kong SAR and China are an important element. New Zealand can do better than just “muddle through” and Hon. Bill English will explain the Kiwi approach - starting with rebalancing the economy around exports and investment and managing government spending. Hon. Bill English was first elected to Parliament in 1990 as MP for Wallace, a large, rural electorate covering the deep south-west of New Zealand.  He completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Otago University, followed by a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Literature at Victoria University in Wellington.  Hon. Bill English has previously held a number of ministerial posts including education, health, revenue and finance and he was leader of the National Party from October 2001 to October 2003. In November 2008 he was appointed Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Minister for Infrastructure in a new National-led government. $150 (CLUB MEMBERS)    $180 (GUESTS). NZCCHK members should  reserve directly with the FCC reception at (Tel) 2521 1511  (Fax) 2868 4092 or email to: concierge@fcchk.org. IMPORTANT:  Confirmation will be sent to you once your booking is accepted. If you do not receive a confirmation within two working days, please contact FCC Reception.  Please advise if any vegetarian meal is required.  No cancellations will be accepted after noon on  Friday 2 October 2009. Please book without delay to ensure your place. Seating is limited.

 

6D/5N Vietnam & China Cruise : Royal Caribbean’s “Legend of the Seas” 20 - 25 February 2010

For those of you who have not yet decided what to do just after Chinese New Year 2010, here’s a good deal for you. The New Zealand Society of Hong Kong in association with World Cruises Centre Ltd are pleased to offer special prices for the below cruise for all NZSHK & NZCCHK members, their family and friends.

Inside Cabin from USD340* (HK$2652) per person; Balcony Cabin from USD510* (HK$3978) per person; 3rd/4th person in cabin USD80* (HK$642) per person *subject to USD119(HK$929) Port Charges, USD42 (HK$328) Departure tax, USD49 (HK$383) Gratuities per person.

Date / Ports of Call / Arrive / Depart
Sat 20 Feb 2010 / Hong Kong, China / 17:00hrs
Sun 21Feb 2010 / At Sea
Mon 22Feb 2010 / Halong Bay Vietnam / 07:00hrs / 19:00hrs
Tue 23Feb 2010 / Danang Vietnam / 10:30hrs / 20:00hrs
Wed 24Feb 2010 / Sanya China / 07:00hrs / 14:00hrs
Thu 25Feb 2010 Hong Kong China / 10:00hrs

The price includes: Stateroom accommodation featuring all the comforts of home; Meals – Casual at the buffet, Fine dining in the main restaurant, Midnight supper, Free-flow of iced water, tea, coffee and lemonade and 24 hour room service (late night service charge applies); Most onboard entertainment & activities are free and includes Musical Stage Productions, Live Music & Comedy Shows, Lectures & Demonstrations, Casino Royale, Rock Climbing Wall, 9-hole miniature golf course, Solarium, indoor & outdoor swimming pools; Fitness Centre & Spa featuring some of the most advanced gymnasium equipment at sea; Kids & Youth Programme - Age-appropriate activities for seven age groups : 6-18mths, 18-36mths, 3-5yrs, 6-8yrs, 9-11yrs, 12-14yrs and 15-17yrs.
Non-refundable deposit – USD100 (HK$780) per person (1st/2nd passenger only) at time of booking. Balance payment due on or before 10 Dec 2009. Payment accepted by cash, cheque (payable to ‘NZSHK’ and posted to GPO Box 8817, Hong Kong) or transfer to HSBC a/c no. 002 236354 001 and send copy of receipt to kelly@nzshk.org Contact Kelly Richards via email: kelly@nzshk.org to make a booking.

Note: (1) Prices are on per person sharing twin basis (first come first served); (2) Prices are subject to change without prior notice; (3) Terms, conditions and cabin availability are subject to change, will be confirmed at time of booking (4) Royal Caribbean International Cruises Ltd reserves the right to alter the terms & conditions and make final decision in case of any disputes. Please visit http://www.royalcaribbean-asia.com/Our-Fleet/Legend-of-the-Seas.aspx for further information about the ship.

Hong Kong dollar amounts above are approximate.

Fraud and Corruption - The Real Deal in Asia
with Steve Vickers, President and Chief Executive Officer, FTI-International Risk
15 October 2009

Steve Vickers, President and CEO of FTI-International Risk, will speak on the current risk situation of doing business in Asia, based on his extensive experience in handling corporate crises, corruption and sudden changes in Asian government policies. Steve will also address other factors which can impact the economic situation, as well as some alarming issues such as the rise of terrorism in South Asia. With over 30 years in Asia including 18 years experience in the risk mitigation field, Steve has led numerous sensitive business intelligence projects, political risk assessments, major financial investigations, kidnap and ransom resolutions and risk management assignments. Steve previously spent 18 years with the Royal Hong Kong Police and commanded the Criminal Intelligence Bureau. In 2002, Steve led a Management Buy-Out from a "Big Four" accounting firm and formed FTI-International Risk, which became part of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listed FTI Consulting Inc. in July 2006.

Event: Fraud and Corruption – The Real Deal in Asia. Date: Thursday 15 October 2009. Time: 12:30 to 2:00pm. Venue: The China Club, 13/F, Old Bank of China Bldg, Bank St, Central. Price: HK$390 per person (members) HK$490 per person (guests/non-members). Dress code: Business. Reservations: RSVP to Polly Chan. You will be invoiced for the appropriate attendance fee.

Joint Chambers Luncheon : “The Future of U.S. – China Relations”
10 September 2009

Franklin L. Lavin,  Chairman of the Public Affairs Practice for Edelman Asia Pacific
Organised by the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong

Many observers believe that the history of the 21st century will be determined by how the United States and China get along.  What are the prospects for cooperation or friction between these two Pacific powers?  Will China's economic growth propel it into geopolitical competition with the U.S.?  Will the differences in political systems and cultures point to a clash? Long-time China hand and former senior government official, Franklin Lavin, will offer his views on these topics and take questions.

Frank Lavin serves as Chairman of the Public Affairs Practice for Edelman Asia Pacific, the world’s largest independent public relations firm.  Lavin has spent most of his professional life in senior business and government positions involving China and broader Asia issues.  He formerly served as Managing Director and COO of Cushman & Wakefield Investors Asia, responsible for the firm’s private equity business and investor relations. Lavin previously served as Under Secretary for International Trade at the U.S. Department of Commerce.  In this capacity, Lavin served as lead trade negotiator for both China and India and was the senior policy official in the Department responsible for commercial policy, export promotion, and trade negotiations across the globe.

Lavin was U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore from 2001-05, where his duties included helping negotiate the landmark U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. From 1996 to 2001, he worked in Hong Kong and Singapore in senior banking and management positions at Citibank and Bank of America. He served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Asia and the Pacific during the George H.W. Bush Administration, with responsibilities for commercial policy, trade negotiations and assisting U.S. companies with market access.

In the Reagan Administration, Lavin served in the White House as Director of the Office of Political Affairs and on the National Security Council staff.  Other government service includes staff positions at the White House and the U.S. Department of State. Lavin earned a B.S. from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University; a M.S. in Chinese Language from Georgetown University; a M.A. in International Relations and International Economics from the School of Advanced International Studies at the Johns Hopkins University; and a M.B.A. in Finance at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

He has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and other periodicals. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Globe Specialty Metals (www.glbsm.com), the world’s largest producer of silicon metal alloys, and on the Board of Directors of Consistel (www.consistel.com), the largest telecommunications firm for in-building services in Southeast Asia.  He is also Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Shanghai 2010 World Expo USA Pavilion (www.USAPavilion2010.com). A native of Canton, Ohio, he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserves. He and his wife have three children.

Event: The Future of US – China Relations. Date: Thursday 10 September 2009. Time: 12:30 to 2:30pm. Venue: Foreign Correspondent’s Club, Lower Albert Road, Central. Price: HK$350 per person (members) HK$390 per person (guests). Dress code: Business. Reservations: RSVP to Polly Chan. You will be invoiced for the appropriate attendance fee.

InnoCentre Open House
4 - 5 June and 16 - 17 June 2009
 
Dates: June 4th, 5^th, 16th and 17^th 2009. Opening Hours: 13:00-19:00hrs

InnoCentre has set to becoming the Hub of Design in Hong Kong, and since its establishment in November 2006, a cluster of master designers and new start-up companies have already moved into InnoCentre as tenants and incubatees.

On two consecutive half days 4, 5 & 16, 17 June 2009 a select number of tenants and incubatees will open their doors to visit their offices and view their design works. The occasion will be both informal and fun, whereby you and friends will be able to interact with the designers and team at their work places.

These designers are from a wide array of design specialties from local Hong Kong & overseas, to name a few: Product design; Fashion design; Jewellery design; Visual and Media Arts; Interior Design; and  Design/Branding/Packaging etc. For guests who are from the business and manufacturing sectors, you will also have the chance to explore collaborative and business opportunities with these  talents.

The InnoCentre is easily accessible from the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) stations in Kowloon Tong. It is conveniently located next to the Hong Kong Productivity Council, City University of Hong Kong and Festival Walk.

All interested guests are urged to register in advance by phone or email via: InnoCentre Management Office Telephone (852) 2784 2666 or email info@innocentre.org.hk. The Open House is a way of connecting our designers with the Hong Kong Public. We all look forward to welcoming you to our “home” of wonderful design and innovative business.

Lunch seminar : “The New Silk Road” by Ben Simpfendorfer
17 June 2009

The global economy faces its greatest crisis in over a century. Today’s events will result in changes unimaginable a few years ago. Most importantly, the East is rising to challenge the economic-dominance of the West.

BEN SIMPFENDORFER is currently the Chief China Economist at the Royal Bank of Scotland in Hong Kong and was previously the Senior China economist at JPMorgan in Hong Kong. He has lived in Beirut, Damascus, Beijing, and Hong Kong where he writes for the foreign business and investment community. He appears regularly on Bloomberg and CNBC and is quoted in such major publications as the Financial Times and The New York Times. Mr. Simpfendorfer speaks Arabic and Chinese and has spent fifteen years reading local newspapers, speaking with the everyday person on the streets of Beirut to Beijing, and assessing economic data from the two regions. He has immersed himself in the two cultures and has personally observed many of the watershed events that have unfolded in the Arab world and China during that time.

He is one of the world’s leading experts on relations between China and the Middle East. He speaks Mandarin Chinese and Syrian Arabic. Every year he travels thousands of kilometres to meet with a wide range of individuals, from senior officials in Beijing to local traders in Cairo. He reads media ranging from Chinese-language blogs to Arabic-language newspapers in order to examine the changes taking place in the Silk Road economies. His book, The New Silk Road, offers an unparalleled view of a rising Arab world and its strengthening relations with China.

Mr. Simpfendorfer will speak about the rise of the $10,000 billion Silk Road economy. He will address the rapid development of trade and investment links between China and the Middle East. He will examine the importance of oil and Islam to the Silk Road economy, and will address how the region’s investors are increasingly looking east. He will also explore what the Silk Road economy will look like in a decade from now, where the opportunities lie for foreign companies, and what the implications are for the United States.

His book The New Silk Road: How a rising Arab world is turning away from the West and Rediscovering China will be published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2009 and is a ground breaking study of the changes taking place in the global economy. For further information please refer to the attached file or the website http://www.silkroadeconomy.com Signed copies of the book can be purchased at a special rate at the event.

InterCham : Connecting People Cocktail
(Preliminary advice)

The 6th InterCham Connecting People Cocktail will be co-organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Danish Chamber of Commerce and Dutch Chamber of Commerce.

Date: Thursday 18 June 2009. Time: 6.30 - 9.30pm. Venue: Stable Bend Terrace, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Wong Nai Chung Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong. Charity: Mother’s Choice. Price: HK$250 including two standard drinks & canapés (note change since previous advice).

Advance bookings available by contacting Polly Chan. This event is always popular, so get in early! Event limited to 400 persons.

NZCCHK Visit to “1881 Heritage”
A unique opportunity to discover the restoration of the Former Marine Police Headquarters, Tsim Sha Tsui

NZCCHK members and friends are invited by Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd to a unique tour of “1881 Heritage”, the restored and redeveloped former Marine Police Headquarters in Tsim Sha Tsui.

The escorted lunch hour tour will comprise: (a) the Heritage Hall which includes restored portions of tunnels constructed during World War Two occupation; (b) Gas Lamp Posts; (c) the three pounder Hotchkiss mounted gun; (d) the Main Building of the former Marine Police Headquarters; (e) the Stable Block; (f) the Time Ball Tower which was used to indicate time to ships at anchor and also to raise typhoon signals; and (g) the former Kowloon Fire Station and Quarters.

Event: Visit to 1881 Heritage. Date: Tuesday 21 April 2009. Time: 1:00pm (tour will last 30-45 minutes). Venue: Meet at 1:00pm near the large map of Hong Kong set into the pavement, located in the street-level courtyard of 1881 Heritage. Getting there: Short walk from the Star Ferry, Tsim Sha Tsui. By MTR use Exit F and walk via Nathan and Salisbury Roads past the Peninsula and YMCA hotels. Price: Complimentary (members and guests). Reservations: Please confirm your attendance on or before 17 April by e-mail to Polly Chan or phone her at 2536 4469.

This event is by invitation of Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd

School holiday treat ...


New Zealand FOCUS cordially invites you to meet Te Waka Huia!

Te Waka Huia, an award winning Maori performing arts group will be making a special appearance at New Zealand Focus during the school holidays. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids of all ages to come and share a special cultural experience!

Wednesday 15 April 2009. 10:30-11:30am. Complimentary. Level 3, New Zealand Focus, 439-445 Hennessy Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (near the Canal Road flyover and a couple of doors from the Wan Chai Fire Station)

RSVP: Reply to info@newzealandfocus.com or call 2151-3395 before Tuesday 14 April 2009

On the Eve of Summer
Get back into the groove after the Easter break with the second in a series of bi-monthly cocktails

The second of a series of six bi-monthly Westpac Chamber Chatter cocktail functions to be held at New Zealand Focus with NZCCHK members and invited guests. This month we invite members of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. Join us for networking with our Japanese friends.

No RSVP necessary. Just turn up. Invite your friends. Great New Zealand wines and other beverages. Snacks, good company and a lucky draw. All for just HK$100 at the door.

Annual General Meeting 2009

Notice is given that the 2009 Annual General Meeting of the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong will be held at New Zealand Focus, 1/F, Island Building, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong at 6:30pm on Wednesday 22 April 2009.

Cocktails will be served following the meeting.

The Executive Committee has resolved to bring before the AGM the following amendments to the Rules:

1) That Rule 24c as it relates to the duties of the Treasurer be amended from “… render an Annual Statement of Income and Expenditure and Balance Sheet as at 31^st March of each year …” to read “… render an Annual Statement of Income and Expenditure and Balance Sheet as at 31^st December of each year …”.

Explanation: An anomaly has been discovered by the Honorary Auditor where Rule 32 provides for the financial year to end on the 31^st day of December, however under the Treasurer’s duties in Rule 24c reference is incorrectly made to 31^st March. This amendment will correct the anomaly.

2) That Rule 30 as it relates to the quorum necessary to be present at a General Meeting be amended from “At least twenty five (25) members who are eligible …” to read “At least fifteen (15) members who are eligible …”.

Explanation: The issue of quorum at General Meetings was discussed at a recent Executive Committee meeting. It was felt that given the membership of the NZCCHK, requiring 25 persons to be present at a General Meeting is onerous. There has been occasion in recent years to postpone the AGM (albeit to later the same day) as a quorum was not available at the stated time, despite proxy facilities being available. This amendment will provide for a more realistic quorum requirement while still affording protection of the NZCCHK assets. Should this resolution be passed, it will be effective from AGM 2010.

ANZAC DAY : HONG KONG : 2009
REMEMBERING THE SERVICEMEN OF CONFLICT

ANZAC Day is the most significant national day of commemoration for Australians and New Zealanders. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) during World War I.

The official ANZAC Day ceremony will be held at the Hong Kong Cenotaph at dawn. The New Zealand Consul-General, Ms Adele Bryant and the Australian Consul-General, Mr Les Luck, warmly invite Australian and New Zealand residents, family and friends to the official ANZAC Day service and wreath laying ceremony.

As this is an outdoor ceremony you may wish to bring an umbrella in the event of wet weather. There will be no ANZAC Day ceremony/barbeque at the Australian International School Hong Kong this year.

Information on ANZAC Day: http://www.anzac.govt.nz

Event: ANZAC DAY SERVICE. Date: Saturday 25 April 2009. Time: 6:15am. Venue: The Cenotaph, Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong. Afterwards: Following the service you may wish to have breakfast at Dot.Cod, Basement, Princes Building, Central at around 6.45 am. Cost of breakfast will be HK$98+10% service charge per person with all you can eat buffet and unlimited refilling of tea or coffee. As there is limited capacity, please book directly with Dot.Cod on 2810-6988 to ensure your seat. Other breakfast venues in the vicinity include the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, Café Causette (open from 6.30 am) and Clipper Lounge (open from 6.45 am). For Hong Kong Club members, the Garden Lounge will be open from 7.00 am.
Contribute:

Donations to support welfare initiatives may be made to the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association by purchasing a poppy for your mobile phone: click here.

 

FUNDING SCHEMES FOR SMEs
ALL ABOUT THE HK GOVERNMENT’S SME SCHEMES AND HOW TO APPLY FOR SME FUNDING

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the driving force of Hong Kong's economic development. To help SMEs rise to new challenges in the changing economic environment and help them over the economic downturn, the HKSAR provides three SME Funding Schemes and a Special Loan Guarantee Scheme. These schemes assist SMEs secure financing for acquiring business installations and equipment, and meeting working capital needs; expand overseas markets, and enhance overall competitiveness. This seminar will inform you about the Funding Schemes and the do & don’t of the application procedure.

Presentation by Ms Belinda Kwan: "Funding Schemes for SMEs". Case Study by Mr. Robert Agnew: “Practical Experiences of the SME Funding Scheme”.

About the Speakers: Ms Belinda Kwan - Assistant Director-General, Trade and Industry Department. Miss Belinda Kwan joined the Trade and Industry Department of the HKSAR in 2006. Her duties cover support services and funding schemes to SMEs. Before joining the Trade and Industry Department, Miss Kwan had served in different bureaux and departments, including the Civil Service Bureau, the former Economic Services Bureau, the former Transport Bureau and the Home Affairs Department. Mr Robert Agnew - Managing Director, Matrix Services Limited & outgoing chairman of the Irish Chamber of Commerce. Before joining Matrix Services Ltd, Robert Agnew was Director for Reuters Group plc’s asset management business in Asia. Previously he has led the finance function for Reuters for the Greater China region. He has lived and worked in Asia for seven years. Last year, he applied for a SME Funding Scheme facility. Learn from his experience.

Event: FUNDING SCHEMES FOR SMEs. Date: Thursday 2 April 2009. Time: 8.15 – 10.00am (incl. continental breakfast). Venue: Hong Kong Bankers Club, 42/F Gloucester Tower, The Landmark, Pedder Street, Central. Price:HK$225 (members) HK$275 (non-members). Dress code: Business attire. Tickets: Book by e-mail to Polly Chan

Brand Protection Voices of Experience
IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE FRENCH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – MONDAY 30 MARCH 2009

This symposium will bring together corporate executives, experts and IP lawyers who will provide their experience-based insights on Intellectual Property protection in Greater China, detailing the progress achieved - and yet to be achieved - in this field. The seminar will be balanced with both Chinese and Western viewpoints, and features the participation of government and corporate professionals. Officials and executives from China, Hong Kong and France, invited specifically for their knowledge and expertise, will present on a variety of topics of interest to those involved in brand protection.

Renowned speakers from around the world :

Mainland China and Overseas: Guillaume Brochard, CEO, Qeelin; Marc Frisanco, Deputy Intellectual Property Counsel, Richemont; Nathalie Moulle-Berteaux, Director, Intellectual Property, LVMH; Stephane Passeri, Independent consultant on IP and development strategies; Thomas Pattloch, Intellectual Property Officer, Delegation of the European Commission, Beijing; James Ritchie, Senior Vice President, Head of Wine Department, North America, Sotheby's; Hong Kong: Jérôme Bachasson, Director of Asia, Lacoste SA - TBC; Yvonne Choi, Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (Commerce. Industry and Tourism), Hong Kong Government; Eric Douilhet, President & CEO, Bluebell (Asia) Ltd; Gabriel Foo, Managing Director, Camberley Enterprises Limited and Executive Vice President, Li & Fung (Trading) Ltd; Andre-Joseph Hoffmann, President - Asia Pacific, L'Occitane (Far East) Limited; Carlo Imo, Asia Pacific General Counsel, Gucci Group Asia Pacific; Judy Leissner, CEO, Grace Vineyard; Raymond Ng, Chief Operating Officer, GS1 Hong Kong; Daniel Plane, Senior Associate, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.; Stephen Selby, Director, IP Department, Hong Kong Government; John Swain, former CEO, Interlux; Rayan Tai, Senior Trademark Counsel, Intellectual Property, Adidas Group; Boris de Vroomen, Managing Director, Moet Hennessy Diageo HK Ltd. and Co-Chairman, Hong Kong's Wine and Spirits Industry Coalition

Who should attend?
CEOs, Brand Protection Executives, Entrepreneurs, Lawyers responsible for intellectual property, branding, corporate image, marketing and marketing communication, either already settled in Greater China or interested in settling here, or from the luxury, retail and wine sectors, located in Greater China, Asia and Europe.

Round tables to discuss key issues
With a particular emphasis on the luxury and the wine and spirits industries, roundtable discussions will focus on the development of the IP enforcement system, and areas in which improvement is still required.

Registration form available from Polly Chan

NZCCHK was pleased to support:

On the eve of Waitangi Day
Start the Year of the Ox and celebrate Waitangi Day with the first in a series of bi-monthly cocktails

The first of a series of six bi-monthly Westpac Chamber Chatter cocktail functions to be held at New Zealand Focus with NZCCHK members and invited guests. This month we invite members of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce. Join us for networking with our Singaporean friends.

Celebrating on the eve of Waitangi Day as well as getting in the mood for the Year of the Ox.

No RSVP necessary. Just turn up. Invite your friends. Great New Zealand wines and other beverages. Snacks, good company and a lucky draw. All for just HK$100 at the door. Event: Westpac Chamber Chatter. Date: Thursday 5 February 2009. Time: 6:00 to 8:00pm. Venue: New Zealand Focus, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (near the Canal Road flyover and a couple of doors from the Wan Chai Fire Station). Getting there: Don’t drink and drive! Take MTR Causeway Bay Exit B. Buses stop outside New Zealand Focus: Route 26 and 23A from Mid Levels; Routes 96 and 592 from Aberdeen. And just along the road: 5 and 5B from Central. Click here for a map. Price: HK$100 per person (members and guests). Dress code: Business or smart casual. Reservations: No reservations required. Just see you there! This event is generously supported by Westpac

Golf – Invitation to join “Team New Zealand”
at Mission Hills, Shenzhen

Mission Hills Golf Club will host the first Consul General and International Chambers Golf Tournament at the Mission Hills Dongguan Course on Thursday 27 November 2008. On the same day, the Mission Hills World Cup 2008 will tee off, featuring the best golfers from some 28 countries.

New Zealand is able to enter one team (foursome) into the Consul General and International Chambers Tournament. The day will commence with breakfast followed by the grand opening of the World Cup first round. After lunch, the CGICT tournament will tee off and it will be followed by a dinner and award presentation.

Green fees for the event (including caddie, cart, locker, breakfast, lunch, gala dinner and a World Cup hospitality pass) is RMB2,200 per player (or RMB1,200 per non-player). Players should have a current handicap and valid China entry document e.g. visa, APEC card etc.

Invitation: NZCCHK members who would like to make up the New Zealand team should contact Polly Chan now.

GS1 Hong Kong Supply Chain Management Excellence Summit 2008
“Achieving Business Sustainability” Where Vision, Standards, Technology and Best Practices Converge

The GS1 Hong Kong SCM Excellence Summit is Hong Kong’s premier supply chain management event. The conference is organized by GS1 Hong Kong, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the design and implementation of global supply chain standards and solutions in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta region.

The 2008 GS1 Hong Kong SCM Excellence Summit aims to be a platform linking Hong Kong enterprises to the global economy and integrating with China as a manufacturing and logistics base through driving supply chain standardization, technology and infrastructure development. This year’s theme, “Achieving Business Sustainability”, will present key issues and topics critical to the future success and sustainability of business in the new era of globalization.

Five reasons why you should attend:

1. Learn from the best. Winners of the first Hong Kong RFID Awards share the inside track from their award-winning RFID projects.
2. Keep up with the latest trends. Leading companies, including Wal-Mart, Lee Kum Kee and AS Watson, reveal their current strategies for managing product quality and food safety.
3. Take a peek into the future. German retail giant Metro gives you a first-hand preview of a groundbreaking report into how the global value chain will look in 2018.
4. Meet the brightest minds. Seize the opportunity to meet with business leaders and leading supply chain management experts present at the conference.
5. Find out about the latest technologies and solutions. A complete suite of RFID and SCM solutions awaits you in our showcase.

Distinguished speakers include:

Ms Krissy Sample, Director, Enterprise Process Management Office and EPC Strategy, Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, speaks about the future of EPC/RFID technology and how it will drive sustainable business.
Mr George Tsang, Chief Operating Officer, Lee Kum Kee, discusses how enterprises can maintain product standards while achieving business targets amid growing public concern over food safety and quality.
Mr Gerd Wolfram, Managing Director, MGI METRO Group Information Technology GmbH, unveils the findings of the Global Commerce Initiative’s groundbreaking “2018: Future Value Chain” report and discusses the implications for your business.
Mr Keith Bartlett, Group IT & Logistics Director, AS Watson Group, Hong Kong, leads a distinguished panel of business leaders from the food industry in a debate on food quality and safety.

No other conference delivers the depth, breadth and value of the GS1 Hong Kong Supply Chain Management Excellence Summit for the supply chain management practitioners. Sign up now.

Bonus offer

Fast track to extracting real business value from RFID – Sign up for the conference and receive free admission to the newly upgraded Supply Chain Innovation Centre on 15, 16 or 17 October, 2008 where you can learn how the latest RFID applications allow businesses to track-and-trace goods from point of origin to point of sale and help improve quality of life

The New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong as a supporting organization of the Summit, members can enjoy special rate to the event. Please visit the website (below) for more details.

Date: 10 October 2008. Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm. Venue: JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong. Cost: NZCCHK Members HK$890 per person / Non-Members HK$1,290 per person (including lunch). Website: www.gs1hksummit.com Enquiries: 2660 2871 / info@gs1hksummit.com

Post Policy Address Luncheon
with The Chief Executive, Hon. Donald Tsang

The combined business organisation in Hong Kong will host a post policy address luncheon during which the Chief Executive of the HKSAR The Hon. Donald Tsang will expand on the content of his policy address scheduled for early October 2008.

Event: Post Policy Address Luncheon. Date: Friday 17 October 2008. Time: 12:30 to 2:00pm. Venue: Grand Hall, Level 5, New Wing, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Price: Members HK$520; Non-members/guests HK$620 Tables 10-12 pax: HK$6,500. Dress code: Business attire. Reservations: Prior reservations are essential. Please register early with Polly Chan at + 852 2536 4469 or email: exec.officer@nzcchk.com. You will be invoiced in terms of the reservation. Book now to avoid disappointment. Booking deadline is 10 October 2008.

Farewell Banquet for the New Zealand Consul General
with Julian and Joanna Ludbrook

The NZCCHK in association with the NZSHK will be holding a special farewell banquet for New Zealand Consul-General Julian Ludbrook and his wife Joanna at 7:00pm on Sunday 12 October 2008. The Chinese banquet will be held at “Joy and Joy” in Melbourne Plaza, Central.

Event: Farewell Banquet for the New Zealand Consul General. Date: Sunday 12 October 2008. Time: 7:00pm onwards. Venue: Joy and Joy, 2/F Melbourne Plaza, Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong. Price: Members HK$380; Non-members/guests HK$430. Dress code: Smart casual. Reservations: Prior reservations are essential. Please register early with Kelly Richards at + 852 6170-7969 or email: kelly@nzshk.org. You will be invoiced in terms of the reservation. Book now to avoid disappointment.

BreakfastSeries
The fifth of six breakfast events supported by National Australia Bank

"What are you waiting for? The Madness and Magic of making a Dream come true in China"
with Peter Schindler, ex racing driver, IT and management consultant, author and adventurer

Mongkok, Hong Kong. January 2005. It was one o'clock in the afternoon when I lost my way. The roads and sidewalks were full of people, all in search of a quick lunch. When I am lost, I am absorbed with myself. So I didn't notice at first what was going on around me. But when at last I did, I was astonished: office workers in dark suits were snapping pictures of me and my car with their camera phones; elderly ladies looked upon us quizzically; retired men wore faces that betrayed dreams about could-have-been; young ladies shed their aloofness and approached us; kids went gaga. But above all, they all smiled broad, indefatigable smiles. Which was when an idea shot through my head: 'What if I took a car like this into China?

In 2007 Peter Schindler completed an incredible 21,000km journey from the mouth to the source of the Yangtze River (and on to Lhasa) and then from the source to the mouth of the Yellow River … in a Caterham (a remake of the original 1950’s Lotus 7). Once completed, the car featuring hundreds of autographs collected during its travels was auctioned by China’s basketball superstar Yao Ming and proceeds donated to charity – the China Youth Development Foundation.

This will be a not-to-be-missed presentation. Get your friends and colleagues together and join us to hear Peter’s story, because Peter has an amazing story to tell. It shows …

• the spirit of perseverance and adventure needed to make inroads into China;
• how very different China is to many of our preconceptions of the mainland;
• how resourceful one has to be to get round seemingly impenetrable barriers; and, in the end
• what an amazingly varied and rewarding country China is.

For more information regarding Peter and his adventure, please see www.ontheroadinchina.com

Event: What are you waiting for? The Madness and Magic of making a Dream come true in China. Date: Tuesday 9 September 2008. Time: 7:45am to 9:00am. Venue: Hong Kong Club, Jackson Road, Central, Hong Kong. Price: Members HK$158; Non-members/guests HK$188. Dress code: Business attire. Reservations: Prior reservations are essential. Please complete the attached reservation form and (a) fax to +852 2810 9068; or (b) mail to NZCCHK, New Zealand Focus, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong; or (c) scan the form and e-mail to exec.officer@nzcchk.com. You will be invoiced in terms of the reservation form.

BreakfastSeries
The fourth of six breakfast events supported by National Australia Bank


What makes a great city? Wellington’s transformation
with the Mayor of Wellington, Kerry Prendergast

Over the past two decades, New Zealand’s Capital city has transformed from a grey, somewhat boring seat of government into a thriving, vibrant and internationally competitive city.

How did they do it? What worked and what didn’t? And how do they intend to keep up the momentum in the face of challenges like rising oil prices and climate change?

Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast will answer these questions and more when she addresses the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce on August 14 as part of the National Australia Bank Breakfast Series.

Come hear how Wellington has grown its economy, tourism and population at the same time as enhancing its liveability to the extent that it was named the 12th most liveable city in the international Mercer Quality of Life survey.

Event: What makes a great city? Wellington’s transformation. Date: Thursday 14 August 2008. Time: 7:45am to 9:00am. Venue: Hong Kong Club, Jackson Road, Central, Hong Kong. Price: Members HK$158; Non-members/guests HK$188. Dress code: Business attire. Reservations: Prior reservations are essential. Please complete the attached reservation form and (a) fax to +852 2810 9068; or (b) mail to NZCCHK, New Zealand Focus, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong; or (c) scan the form and e-mail to exec@nzcchk.com. You will be invoiced in terms of the reservation form.

BreakfastSeries
The second of six breakfast events supported by National Australia Bank

Please Stand Clear of the Doors!
Tuesday 10 June 2008

The past twelve months or so have been a busy time at the Mass Transit Railway Corporation. Soon after the merger with the KCR, the Government announced approvals for new rail links to the west and south of Hong Kong Island, the connection of the New Territories and Hong Kong Island via Kai Tak, the inclusion of Whampoa into the existing network, and more recently the establishment of a high-speed rail link between Kowloon West and Guangzhou.

These projects will result in significant construction works across Hong Kong over the next ten years. Additionally there will be the development and implementation of rolling stock, ancillary and feeder services which will take Hong Kong even further to the forefront of mass transit facilities globally. At the centre of these developments is New Zealander Russell Black, NZCCHK member and Projects Director for the MTRC. At this not-to-be-missed breakfast event, Russell will present an interesting and compelling overview of what’s in store for Hong Kong.

Event: Please Stand Clear of the Doors! Guest Speaker: Russell Black, Projects Director, MTRC. Date: Tuesday 10 June 2008. Time: 7:45am to 9:00am. Venue: Hong Kong Club, Jackson Road, Central. Cost: NZCCHK Member: HK$158; Non-Member/Guest HK$188. Dress Code: Business attire. Reservations: Prior reservations are essential. Please complete the reservation form and (a) fax to +852 2810 9068; or (b) mail to NZCCHK, New Zealand Focus, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong; or (c) scan the form and e-mail to exec@nzcchk.com. You will be invoiced in terms of the reservation form.

 

2008 NEW ZEALAND FILM FESTIVAL
13 - 22 June 2008, Hong Kong

New Zealand Film Festival

A Uniquely Kiwi Cinematic Feast with special complimentary screening of No 2 (21 June 2008) for local students and young people aged 12 to 21 years.
The New Zealand Consulate-General in Hong Kong, in association with Broadway Cinematheque, is proud to present the 2008 New Zealand Film Festival, the first in Hong Kong.

To meet local demand for unique cultural films from New Zealand the festival will bring you seven films made in New Zealand by our new generation of home grown creative talents. Featuring well-known and multi-talented Kiwi exports such as Golden Globe nominated actor Sam Neill, and actor/musician/comedian Jermaine Clement (from the New Zealand 'folk comedy' duo Flight of the Conchords), this selection provides a uniquely New Zealand cinema-going experience.
The lineup includes five feature films: a cheeky romantic comedy, Eagle vs Shark; an intriguing psycho thriller, Perfect Strangers; a sci-fi/horror/comedy hybrid, Black Sheep; a big-hearted family flick, No 2; a thought-provoking teen drama, Rain, and two insightful documentaries: Made in Taiwan: Nathan and Oscar’s Excellent Adventures; and Kaikohe Demolition.

Dates: 13 to 22 June 2008
Venues: Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon; and
PALACE IFC, Podium Level 1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong
Ticketing: Online at Broadway Cinematheque or box office and ATM at the cinemas
Official Website: Broadway Cinematheque

The Festival Programme is available at the screening venues and the following locations from 17 May 2008: New Zealand Consulate-General, 6501 Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Rd, Wanchai; New Zealand Focus, G/F & 1/F Island Bldg, 439-445 Hennessy Rd, Causeway Bay; and Hong Kong Arts Centre 2 Harbour Rd, Wanchai.
There will be a special complimentary screening of the film No 2 (starring 2008 Oscar Winner for Best Supporting Actress, Ruby Dee) on Saturday 21 June 200 at Broadway Cinematheque for local full-time secondary school and university students and patrons aged 12 to 21. Complimentary tickets are in limited quantity and are offered on a first-come-first-served basis. Details of the redemption method can be found in the festival programme booklet and on the official website at Broadway Cinematheque

Speaking about the festival, Consul-General Mr Julian Ludbrook said, “I am proud to present to local film lovers these rare gems from New Zealand cinema at our first film festival in Hong Kong. The festival will provide an insight into New Zealand’s dynamic and diverse culture and showcase the creative talent in our film industry.” The 2008 New Zealand Film Festival has been funded with the support of the New Zealand Government through the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade and our sole sponsor Air New Zealand, and has been fully supported by the New Zealand Film Commission.

For media enquiries, preview of films for film critics and journalists (by appointment), press kits for the films and high resolution images of the films for media listings, please contact: Ms Jude Hui (tel 9468 7045; fax 2845 2915 or email guesthkg@biznetvigator.com  Ms H Lau (tel 2525 5049; fax 2845 2915 or email  hlhkg@biznetvigator.com). For public enquiries: Enquiry Hotlines: 2388 0002 (Broadway Cinematheque) 2388 6268 (PALACE IFC)

BreakfastSeries
The first of six breakfast events supported by National Australia Bank

Becoming Asian: Future or no future for New Zealand?
Tuesday 13 May 2008

Dr Richard Grant, Chief Executive of the Asia New Zealand Foundation based in Wellington will discuss how New Zealand is becoming increasingly more aware of Asia and what has to be done to become further involved within the region. And importantly, Dr Grant will seek thoughts on what NZCCHK members think New Zealand should be doing about it.

Event details:

Date: Tuesday 13 May 2008. Time: 7:45am to 9:00am. Venue: Private Room, Dot.Cod Restaurant, Basement Level, Prince’s Building, Central, Hong Kong (entry off Statue Square adjacent to MTR Central Exit K). Cost to Members: HK$98.00 (includes full English breakfast). Cost to Non-members: HK$148.00 (includes full English breakfast). Dress Code: Smart Casual or Business Attire. Booking details: Prior reservations are essential. Please complete the attached reservation form and (a) fax to + 852 2810 9068; or (b) mail to NZCCHK, New Zealand Focus, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong; or (c) scan the form and e-mail to exec@nzcchk.com You will be invoiced in terms of the reservation form.

Guest Speaker Profile: Dr Richard Grant, Executive Director, Asia New Zealand Foundation

Dr Richard Grant is the Executive Director of the Asia New Zealand Foundation, a non-political, non profit, public-private sector foundation that aims to promote wider understanding in New Zealand of the countries and peoples of Asia. Dr Grant had a distinguished diplomatic career over 40 years working for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the Pacific, Europe, Australia and Asia. He is a former New Zealand Ambassador in Bonn and Paris and a former High Commissioner in London and Singapore. He has also represented New Zealand at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and held other senior positions including Deputy Secretary for External Economic and Trade Policy at the Foreign Ministry. Dr Grant received his doctorate at the University of Clermont-Ferrand, France. In 1999 he was a Visiting Scholar at the John F Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, and in 2004 was a Visiting Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute, Oxford University. He took up his new role at the Asia New Zealand Foundation in January 2008.

BLEDISLOE CUP - CORPORATE HOSPITALITY PACKAGES
November 2008

The HKRFU will host a full international test match between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Hong Kong on November 1, 2008. This match will be the fourth in this year's Bledisloe Cup series.

The HKRFU is offering members of the NZCCHK the following Corporate Hospitality Packages:

Platinum Dining Hospitality. This is something new to the Hong Kong market, although will be familiar to those who have experienced international test rugby overseas. This is an exclusive pre and post match offering, providing top class dining, entertainment and a chance to mix with the players after the match. Match seating is in the premium areas of the stadium in the normal corporate box format you will be familiar with for the Hong Kong Sevens.

Black & Gold Bar Hospitality. This is an informal hospitality offer in a venue immediately adjacent to the Stadium and includes a Gold standard match ticket.
The hospitality venues are immediately outside the Stadium, and while very convenient, the capacity is strictly limited so we would encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment.

The deadline for NZCCHK priority booking is May 15 2008 and after this date the NZRFU will go out to the general corporate market. You may obtain further details including the full colour brochures that were originally attached to the NZCCHK newsletter on 25 April 2008 from Polly Chan. A 50% deposit is required to be paid by June 15 2008, with the balance due by 1st September 2008. This offer is available to members of NZCCHK, however please feel free to share this information with your friends and colleagues who may have an interest in their purchasing hospitality packages for their associated organizations

ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE
HONG KONG CENOTAPH

In the dawn tradition of ANZAC Day, you are invited to join a service at the Hong Kong Cenotaph.

Date: Friday 25 April 2008. Time: 5.45am. Place: The Cenotaph, Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong (opposite the Hong Kong Club).

The service will proceed in wet weather unless Typhoon Signal No. 8 is hoisted. Golf umbrellas are recommended if the weather is wet.

The service will be followed immediately by an ANZAC-value convivial breakfast at Dot.Cod, B4 Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Road, Central. Breakfast options are a sit down, all you can eat, a la carte menu for HKD98 (+10%), or a coffee/croissant HKD51 (+10%) in the bar area only. The after-service breakfast is increasingly popular so please book direct with Dot.Cod on 2810 6988.

For enquiries, please contact: richard.hutchens@rabobank.com or melanie.nutbeam@ipac.com.hk

Notice of Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 26 March 2008

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong will take place at 6:30pm on Wednesday 26 March 2008. The meeting will be held at the premises of the New Zealand Contemporary Art Exhibition, Level 2, One Capital Place, Jaffe Road, Wan Chai (above Delaney’s Bar on the corner of Jaffe and Luard Roads).

Please advise your attendance (for catering purposes) to Polly Chan. Please also advise regrets. Attending, or proxy, members must be financial as at date of AGM. For those members unable to attend the AGM, a proxy form is attached for completion and return to NZCCHK at fax 2810 9068 immediately. Your proxy is important in allowing us to achieve a quorum.

 

CULTURE : NEW ZEALAND CONTEMPORARY ART
13 to 30 March 2008

Direct from the America’s Cup venue - Valencia

March 2008 will be a busy one for New Zealand cultural events in Hong Kong. Make the most of these events and let your friends know about them. Get in early with bookings to avoid disappointment.

New Zealand Contemporary Art Exhibition from Valencia Coming 13-30 March

The New Zealand Consulate has arranged for an exhibition by six New Zealand contemporary artists, which exhibited in Valencia in conjunction with last year's America's Cup challenge, to be shown in Hong Kong on its way back to New Zealand.

The exhibition will show at a space on the second floor of One Capital Place (immediately above Delaney's) in Wanchai between 11 am and 7 pm from Thursday 13 March through to Saturday 29 March 2008. The six artists whose works will be exhibited are Gretchen Albrecht, Bill Culbert, Pip Culbert, Tony Lane, Fiona Pardington and James Ross. Three of the artists are coming to Hong Kong for the opening of the exhibition and will give a talk on their works, moderated by New Zealand Chinese artist Yuk King Tan, now living in Hong Kong. This talk will take place at the exhibition space at 2 pm on Saturday 15 March 2008. All who are interested are encouraged to take this opportunity to meet and talk with these artists. Please also advise any friends who might be interested in seeing this outstanding exhibition.

CULTURE : PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
25 to 30 March 2008

Linking Dance and Rugby

March 2008 will be a busy one for New Zealand cultural events in Hong Kong. Make the most of these events and let your friends know about them.
Get in early with bookings to avoid disappointment.

Exhibition of Photographs Linking Dance and Rugby developed by New Zealand Contemporary Dance Choreographer, Raewyn Hill - 25-30 March 2008

Raewyn Hill, a leading New Zealand contemporary dance choreographer, is an artist in residence at the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts. She has developed a dance work focusing on links between the athleticism and beauty of dance and rugby, to be performed by her dance students at the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts just prior to this year's Hong Kong Sevens. The Consulate in collaboration with the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union has been lending support to this project. While there will be no public performance of the dance work, there will be an exhibition of ten photographs taken of rugby movements (of members of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens teams in past tournaments) and of the matching movements choreographed to capture those rugby movements. These will be on view in the foyer at the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts in the week prior to this year's Hong Kong Rugby Sevens. The photographs will be on display from 25 March to 30 March 2008. Free entry.

CULTURE : WITI IHIMAERA
17 to 21 March 2008

One of New Zealand’s foremost Maori writers

March 2008 will be a busy one for New Zealand cultural events in Hong Kong. Make the most of these events and let your friends know about them. Get in early with bookings to avoid disappointment.

Witi Ihimaera in Hong Kong for the Hong Kong Literary Festival : 7-12 March 2008

Witi Ihimaera, one of New Zealand's foremost Maori writers (including The Whale Rider), will be coming to Hong Kong, with help from the New Zealand Government, for this year's Hong Kong Literary Festival. Here from 7-12 March, he will be speaking at the following events:

Friday 7 March 2008 at 5pm. Venue: Hong Kong University "Bow Your Head Only to the Highest Mountain: Writing Maori Culture into Existence" - a personal perspective on the continuing Maori writing tradition. Cost: free (but on-line registration required).

Saturday 8 March 2008 at 5pm. Venue: DotCod. "Wine and Words Around the World" - a dinner pairing wines with some of the world's best raconteurs. The other writers, additional to Witi Ihimaera, are Kirsty Murray, Dave Sobel and John Man. Cost: $800

Tuesday 11 March at 6.30pm. Venue: New Zealand Consul-General's Residence. "Spotlight on New Zealand" Cost: $120.

Please go on-line to www.festival.org.hk for information about these events and make bookings or registrations.

CULTURE : TE VAKA
12 to 13 March 2008

New Zealand Pacific Music

New Zealand Cultural Events in March. March 2008 will be a busy one for New Zealand cultural events in Hong Kong. Make the most of these events and let your friends know about them.  Get in early with bookings to avoid disappointment.

Te Vaka, a New Zealand Pacific musical group, will present two performances open to the public in Hong Kong on 12 and 13 March 2008. Te Vaka is an 11-person group which incorporates contemporary elements into Pacific music and dance. They are being brought to Hong Kong under New Zealand's Cultural Diplomacy International Programme (CDIP) in collaboration with Hong Kong's Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

Take a look at Te Vaka's website http://www.tevaka.com/tevaka_the_band.html  if you would like more information. They will perform at the following venues:

Wednesday 12 March 2008. Venue: RTHK. Time: 8 pm. RTHK will host a performance by Te Vaka at their main Studio at Kowloon Tong, preceded by a reception hosted by the New Zealand Consul-General. Tickets are available on a first come - first served basis through the RTHK Fine Music magazine and the RTHK website www.rthk.org.hk . Tickets are free but the numbers able to attend are quite limited. This concert replaces the concert which was to have been given by Sir Howard Morrison last November.

Thursday 13 March 2008. Venue: Sheung Wan Civic Theatre. Time: 8 pm. LCSD in conjunction with the CDIP programme and the Consulate will sponsor a public concert by Te Vaka at the Sheung Wan Civic Centre. For details, including arrangements for booking, please check LCSD's website at www.lcsd.gov.hk/cp . Tickets: $180 and $120.

SANDWICH LUNCHEON with DR BRIAN MCCULLOCH, THE TREASURY, NEW ZEALAND
Thursday 20 September 2007

NZCCHK presents a sandwich luncheon discussion with Dr Brian McCulloch, a Director in the Economic Performance Group of the Treasury. His responsibilities span a range of issues in the Group and more broadly in Treasury. Over the past year, he has been involved on various international issues, including New Zealand representative on the APEC Economic Committee and Deputy Minister in the APEC Finance Ministers' Process. Dr McCulloch is also au fait with the East Asia Summit (EAS) initiative on Regional Financial Cooperation and Integration (RFCI). Domestically, he is involved in various policy issues relating to financial markets, savings and investment, KiwiSaver and the New Zealand Superannuation Fund.

Event: Sandwich luncheon with Dr Brian McCulloch
Venue: New Zealand Focus, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Date: Thursday 20 September 2007
Time: 12:30pm (to conclude by 2:00pm)
Dress code: Business suit preferred, but not essential
Cost: Members HK$120 Non-members HK$180
Reservations: Confirm your attendance by e-mail to Polly Chan or 2536 4469 prior to Tues 18 Sept 2007
Payment: You will be invoiced direct upon registration (no refunds for no-shows)

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND GOLF DAY @ FANLING
Friday 2 November 2007


The "Australia and New Zealand Golf Day" will take place on the afternoon of Friday 2 November 2007 at The Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling (Eden Course).

Exact details are yet to be confirmed, but it is expected that tee-off time will be from 12.08pm, preceded by registration and brunch at 10.00am. Following the tournament there will be informal drinks and a prize-giving at the Verandah at 5.00 pm.

The golf tournament is being arranged by Dr Ronald Lu (an Australian and former Hong Kong Golf Club Captain) in liaison with the New Zealand Consul-General, Mr Julian Ludbrook, and the Australian Consul-General, Mr Murray Cobban. The aim of the event is to promote networking and fellowship through a friendly game of golf for Australians and New Zealanders in Hong Kong. The last tournament was held in March 2006 with 20 players participating.

The purpose of this message is to invite expressions of interest from those in the New Zealand community who would like to play in this golf tournament. If you are interested, contact Karen Wong at the New Zealand Consulate (+852 2523 2938) or email karenl.wong@mfat.govt.nz and you’ll be sent a registration form with further details - including cost of green fees etc. Please note that, as the number of participants is limited, places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. I would be grateful if you could please also circulate this message to others who might be interested in this tournament.

If you can spare a little time at assist with preparations for this event, which may also include a round of golf while meeting with the key organiser, please also contact Karen (above).

BUSINESSWEEK CEO FORUM, BEIJING
6/7 November 2007

“Staying on the Fast Track: Leadership, Innovation, Performance”

The “BusinessWeek CEO Forum” is promoted as the flagship CEO event of the year in Asia. It will not only be a premier networking event with over 400 other CEOs in attendance, but it will also provide a forum to interact with your peers and gain unique insights to push your business to the next level.

Speakers include: Andrew Ferrier, Chief Executive Officer, Fonterra Co-operative Group, New Zealand; The Rt. Hon. Jenny Shipley, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Independent Director, China Construction Bank; Prof. Robert A. Mundell, Columbia University and 1999 Nobel Laureate for Economics, United States; Tom Bernardin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Leo Burnett Worldwide, United States; Dr. Helmut Panke, former Chairman, BMW AG and Board Member, Microsoft Germany; Harold McGraw III, President, The McGraw-Hill Companies, United States; and Capt Wei Jiafu, President and Chief Executive Officer, COSCO Group, PRC.

A special NZCCHK member rate of US$1,995 per person applies to bookings made via Polly Chan (usual rates vary between US$2,590 and US$3,990). Rate includes conference registration, lunch on both days, welcome reception and conference materials. Further details are available here.

NEW ZEALAND TAX SEMINAR
Wednesday 10 October 2007

During 2007 there have been a number of changes to the New Zealand tax regime, including changes that affect expatriates returning to New Zealand and the way tax is treated for New Zealand companies with active investments offshore. NZCCHK member Des Trigg will be visiting Hong Kong in October and will present a seminar discussing the changes and will answer your taxing questions. The seminar is organised by NZCCHK and held in association with the New Zealand Society. Attendance is limited to 30 persons. To secure your place, please register with Polly Chan as soon as practicable.

Date:Wednesday 10 October 2007. Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (cocktails will follow the seminar). Venue: New Zealand Focus, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay. Cost: NZCCHK Members/NZ Society Members: HK$188; Non-Members HK$228 (includes cocktails). Register: Places are limited. Please register your attendance with Polly Chan (or +852 2536 4469)

CHINA LABOUR CONTRACT LAW
Tuesday 11 September 2007

In association with the French Chamber of Commerce …

The long awaited new China Labour Contract Law, after several drafts and numerous debates, was officially passed and signed on June 29, 2007. It will go into effect on January 1, 2008. It tightens and formulates labour contractual rights and liabilities, administrative requirements, impact of union set-up and staff outsourcing agency. It also brings special attention on workforce reduction, layoff and change-of-control situations. What are the impacts, application, and implementation? How corporations in China embrace the change, and design positive human resources solution?

Speakers:
Jill MALILA, Principal and Director of Client Management for Mercer China.
Based in Shanghai, Jill is responsible for consulting with North American and European multinationals throughout Mercer’s six offices in mainland China. She has over 20 years of experience in human resources consulting with a focus on strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions and total rewards. Previously Jill was a member of the Client Development team in Philadelphia and spent much of her earlier career as an employee benefit consultant. Prior to joining Mercer, Jill was a Vice President at another employee benefit consulting firm and has previously worked for a top accounting firm. Jill graduated with honors from Michigan State University and holds a Master of Science from the University of Pennsylvania. Her graduate work included overseas studies in China and Sweden.
Vivian DESMONTS, Southern China Operations Manager - DS Avocats
Being the chief representative of Guangzhou Representative Office of DS Avocats, Vivian is also Member of the Paris Bar. DS Avocats law firm is created in Paris in 1972, being one of the 25 most important French commercial law firms; it has three Representative Offices (Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou) and 28 employees in China. The firm serves not only multinational companies but also small and middle-sized enterprises in establishing and assisting already established enterprises in Mainland China. Vivian graduated from Paris II Assas University.
Shirley ZAI, Associate Director of Procter & Gamble Greater China.
Shirley has worked in Human Resources management for 14 years. Her experiences cover HR account management for plant & business units; leading global practices; leading divesture, downsizing and acquisition. Shirley’s specialty covers Learning & Development, Talent Supply and Development, Employee Relations, Organization Development and Diversity. Shirley obtained a bachelor degree of management from Zhongshan University in China.

Date:                Tuesday 11 September 2007
Time:                8:30am – 10:30am
Venue:              Hong Kong Bankers’ Club, 43/F Gloucester Tower, The Landmark, Central, Hong Kong
Cost:                 NZCCHK Members: HK$260; Non-Members HK$320
Register:           Places are limited. Please register your attendance with Polly Chan (or +852 2536 4469)

SOUTHERN VIEW: HE TIROHANGA MAI TE TONGA : PHOTOGRAPHS OF NEW ZEALAND’S CULTURE, HERITAGE & LANDSCAPE

An exhibition featuring 10 New Zealand photographers depicting New Zealand’s unique culture and stunning landscape; complemented by a selection of photographs of China, Macau and Japan by Laurence Aberhart - New Zealand’s foremost photographer who gives a southern viewpoint to his work in Asia.
In the Foyer, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. 4 – 24 June 2007. Exhibition supported by Westpac Hong Kong

APEC SYMPOSIUM ON TRADE FACILITATION 2007 : Hong Kong Convention And Exhibition Centre : 4-5 June 2007

Trade facilitation means making markets more efficient. It means reducing costs to business operating in and especially between markets. And it means regulators and government officials working toward these shared goals. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), established in 1989, is the premier forum in the Asia-Pacific region for facilitating trade and investment and promoting economic cooperation and growth. Over the years, the 21 APEC member economies have worked together to take forward facilitation initiatives such as simplifying customs procedures, enhancing business mobility through the APEC Business Travel Card, and promoting electronic commerce. Such work has helped improve the region's business environment by slashing business costs and time.
Hong Kong joined APEC in 1991, and continues to participate in APEC under the name of "Hong Kong, China" as a separate and full member from 1 July 1997. As one of most liberal and open economies in the world, Hong Kong is strongly committed to facilitating trade and investment. As the host of the APEC Symposium on Trade Facilitation 2007 to be held on 4 and 5 June 2007, Hong Kong again demonstrates its commitment to and support for trade facilitation. The Symposium aims to provide a forum for dialogue between the public and private sectors, with a view to better matching trade facilitation measures with the needs of businesses, especially the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which are the major economic force in the APEC community. Please download this form (pdf format) for registration. Attendance is free. Registrations are on a first-come-first-served basis and should be submitted (in terms of the downloaded form) by 15 May 2007.

2007 ZHUHAI-MACAU INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT PROMOTION AND TRADE FAIR : Zhuhai : Monday 28 May 2007

NZCCHK members are invited to attend the Zhuhai/Macau Investment Environment Promotion and Trade Fair to be held at the Zhuhai International Conference Center Hotel on 28 May 2007. The focus of the Zhuhai-Macau Investment Environment Promotion and Trade Fair will be on the promotion of the services, IT, port logistics and heavy chemical industries. This event is designed to provide vital investment information regarding the region and to serve as a unique opportunity to access key Zhuhai and Macau government representatives. It will provide a friendly and fertile environment to network with government, business people and investors from many different countries. Since becoming a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in 1980, Zhuhai has experienced tremendous growth in its export-oriented economy. By taking advantage of its special geographic location bordering Hong Kong by water and Macau by land, Zhuhai and Macau have become two shining pearls embedded on the west bank of Zhujiang River.

In just 20 years, Zhuhai has developed from a small fishing village into a unique ecological and garden-style coastal city at stunning speed. Zhuhai has three major modes of transportation: land, sea and air. It possesses rich land resources and the infrastructure to support new development. With seven universities in the area, Zhuhai has a large pool of well educated human resources and it has several golf courses, several sports and entertainment facilities and an aerospace exhibition. Zhuhai supports an F1 Racing track, hosts a major aviation show and is home to the famous Ocean Spring Resort. Since 1557, Macau has enjoyed an international reputation as the “Oriental Monte Carlo”. Since becoming a Special Administrative Region, Macau has witnessed astonishing development in the financial, service and hospitality industries and has generated extensive media attention and has secured major investments from world class companies from throughout the world.
Together, Zhuhai and Macau compliment each other in terms of resources, social systems, industries and culture. Far-sighted business people can clearly see that the construction of Zhuhai-Macau-Hong Kong Bridge will provide the infrastructure to support explosive, sustainable and transformative growth.

NZCCHK members whishing to attend the Fair should register with Polly Chan. The Fair is free of charge inclusive of events and buffet lunch, but members will be responsible for their own travel, visa and all other expenses. Registration form is attached. Please complete and fax to NZCCHK at +852 2810 9068

BREAKFAST WITH THE HON. PHILIP BURDON, CHAIRMAN, ASIA NEW ZEALAND FOUNDATION : Hong Kong Club : Friday 11 May 2007

NZCCHK will present a breakfast roundtable function featuring prominent New Zealand businessman the Hon. Philip Burdon on Friday 11 May 2007. Mr Burdon, a former Minister of Commerce, Trade Negotiations and State Owned Enterprises will speak on the work of the Asia New Zealand Foundation which he was instrumental in forming and which he currently chairs: “Asia New Zealand Foundation: Working to Make New Zealanders Better Aware of the Importance of Asia for New Zealand”. He is well known for his Meadow Mushrooms business based in Christchurch and has undertaken roles as a member of the International Advisory Board of the Hong Kong Policy Research Institute, New Zealand China Friendship Society and APEC Business Advisory Council. He is currently Chairman of Superannuation Investments Ltd and MFL Mutual Fund Ltd, Deputy Chairman of BIL International Ltd and a director of IAG New Zealand Ltd, ANZCO Ltd, OPUS International Consultants Ltd, Sealord Group Ltd.

Date: Friday 11 May 2007. Time: 8:00am. Venue: Caernarvon Room, Hong Kong Club, Central, Hong Kong. Cost: HK$160. Dress: Business attire. Bookings: Please register now by e-mail to Polly Chan or by phone 2536 4469 and immediately forward your cheque made payable to “New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong” to NZCCHK, New Zealand Focus, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Booking deadline 9 May 2007.

ANZAC DAY: DAWN SERVICE AT THE HONG KONG CENOTAPH : Wednesday 25 April 2007

The annual ANZAC Day Dawn Service will be held at the Hong Kong Cenotaph on Wednesday 25 April 2007. We invite you to join us, in the open air. Date: Wednesday 25th April 2007. Time: 5.45am. Venue: The Cenotaph, Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong. The service will be followed immediately by a convivial ANZAC-value breakfast at Dot.Cod, B4 Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong. Breakfast reservations can be made direct with Dot.Cod at 2810 6988.

ANZAC DAY : EVENING SERVICE : Wednesday 25 April 2007

Mr Julian Ludbrook, Consul-General of New Zealand, and Mr Murray Cobban, Consul-General of Australia, invite all New Zealand and Australian residents, family and friends to attend this year’s ANZAC day ceremony. Date: Wednesday 25 April 2007. Time: 6.30 pm. Venue: Australian International School Hong Kong, 3A Norfolk Road, Kowloon Tong. Transport: There is no parking at the school, nearby hourly parking is at Festival Walk. The easiest means of transport is either by taxi or MTR (Kowloon Tong station, exit E) which is very close to the school (a five minute walk). After the completion of the ceremony, there will be an informal gathering, at which time, food and drinks will be available for sale on a cash basis - organised by the New Zealand Society.

In order to get an indication of numbers for catering purposes, it would be appreciated if you could assist by e-mail confirmation to: helenj@ycef.com, indicating if you wish to stay on after the ANZAC Day ceremony for the informal gathering. All members of the New Zealand and Australian communities and their friends are welcome. This will provide an excellent opportunity for the New Zealand and Australian communities to get together and to mark ANZAC Day. Please note that, for security reasons, anyone wishing to attend the ANZAC Day service will be required to provide identification at the main gate of the school on arrival. In the event of wet weather, the ceremony will be held in the school auditorium on the second floor.

UP CLOSE WITH EDWARD DE BONO : Wednesday 21 March 2007

The World’s leader in creative thinking, Edward de Bono, has some powerful lessons to make people more successful by changing the way they think about business, family and life. The international best-selling author has been described as a cult figure in developing techniques to sharpen the mind to boost problem solving effectiveness. While thousands of people write software for computers, he is the pioneer in writing software for the human brain. Edward de Bono was a judge at the recent Saatchi & Saatchi World Changing Ideas Awards held in New York to uncover innovations or communications that have the potential to change the world. Fellow judges included Lou Reed, Baz Luhrmann and Oliviero Toscani. Edward de Bono will be in Hong Kong on March 21, 2007 and will provide intensive full-day workshops in creative thinking.

The workshops are expected to be a big hit with people of varying background, from CEO’s, General Managers, Marketing/Communication Managers to Training and Development Managers, Creative Directors, Strategists and Educators. For organisations, it is seen as an exceptional team building experience in learning specific techniques for approaching issues and opportunities, which can be learnt, practised and used with powerful effect. It is also a unique client hosting opportunity allowing organisations to build relationships, educate and entertain clients; and network with key decision makers. Edward de Bono instructions on thinking have been sought by world-wide corporations such as IBM, Microsoft, Prudential and Nokia. The Australian Cricket team was another to seek his help and they went on to become one of, if not, the most powerful forces on the world cricket stage. Dr de Bono invented the concept of LATERAL THINKING and developed formal techniques for deliberate creative thinking. He is one of the very few people in history to have had a major impact on the way we think, rather than what we think. His career began in his native Malta as a Doctor of Medicine and Surgery and continued at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and Cambridge University. He is the author of 68 books translated into 37 languages. He has travelled the world for 30 years addressing a broad range of groups from global corporations to governments.

Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong. Date: Wednesday 21 March 2007. Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm. Includes: Seminar, refreshments and lunch. Further details: http://www.upclosewith.com  Cost: Various packages are available. NZCCHK privilege: Discounts are available to NZCCHK members. Important: Tick the NZCCHK box on the registration form to confirm your discount.

BUSINESS FOR CLEAN AIR : A CONFERENCE OF PROJECT CLEAN AIR AND ACTION BLUE SKY : 27 NOVEMBER 2006

The “Business for Clean Air” Conference is organised under the joint banner of the Project CLEAN AIR, a business sector-wide effort initiated by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and the Hong Kong Business Coalition on the Environment, and Action Blue Sky, a public campaign launched by the HKSAR Government. The Chief Executive Mr Donald Tsang will address the Conference, during which he will sign the Clean Air Charter on behalf of the HKSAR Government. Mr David Eldon, Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce will deliver a keynote address, and Prof Lam Kin-che, Chairman of the Advisory Council on the Environment will share his broad experience and knowledge of air quality issue in Hong Kong and the Greater PRD. The Conference will also feature a "Business Leaders Forum" at which business leaders will exchange views and share experience on clean air policies and initiatives. Confirmed speakers include The Hon Jeffrey Lam, Legislative Council, Andrew Brandler, CEO of the CLP Holdings Ltd, Dr Edgar Cheng, Vice Chairman of the Council for Sustainable Development, Peter Sullivan, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd, Tony Tyler, Chief Operating Officer, Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. Date: 27 November 2006. Time: 9:00 am-12:00 noon. Venue: JW Marriott Hotel. Cost: HK$100 per member. Please come to this high-level conference, reflect your views, discuss, debate and look for solutions! Register with Polly Chan.

INTERCHAM YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COCKTAILS : THURSDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2006

The next InterCham Young Professional (YP) Cocktail will be held on Thursday 9 November 2006. This is the 32nd InterCham Young Professional Cocktail organized by The Canadian Chamber, Dutch Business Association and the Indian Chamber. Date: Thursday 9 November 2006. Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Venue: Hei Hei Club, 3/F., On Hing Building, On Hing Terrace, Central, Hong Kong. Please RSVP to Polly Chan immediately – tickets to this function sell out fast.

TENTH ANNUAL CEO FORUM : BEIJING : 1-3 NOVEMBER 2006

The 10th Annual CEO Forum will be held in Beijing from 1-3 November 2006 and titled “Delivering the Winning Edge”. Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of BusinessWeek China, the CEO Forum will feature a stellar line-up of reputable keynote and featured speakers including The Hon. Paul Volker (ex-Chairman, Federal Reserve), Jean-Bernard Levy (Chairman, Vivendi Universal), Gerald Klitesterlee (President, Royal Philips Electronics) and Orit Gadiesh (Chairman, Bain & Co.). A list of the confirmed speakers is available at the event’s web site (below). NZCCHK members qualify for the event’s VIP rate: U$1,995 including conference registration, lunch on both days and 2-night hotel accommodation at the event venue, China World Hotel, Beijing (Standard registration fee is US$3,990). Further details are available at: http://www.dnmstrategies.com/en/forum/ceo/2006/1/nzcc.html Please book early to avoid disappointment. Flyer attached. Book direct.

SEMINAR : SUB-DEGREE QUALIFICATIONS : THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 2006

The Education and Manpower Bureau will hold a seminar aiming to better recognise sub-degree qualifications and facilitate closer dialogue between the business and education sectors. NZCCHK has an allocation of four places at this seminar which will expand on the latest developments in the sub-degree area. Date: Thursday 26 October 2006. Time: 9:00am to 12:30pm. Venue: Concord Room, Renaissance Harbourview Hotel, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Cost: Nil. This event will be of interest to members involved in human resources and recruitment. Please confirm your attendance to Polly Chan by 16 October 2006.

POST POLICY ADDRESS LUNCHEON : TUESDAY 17 OCTOBER 2006

The HKSAR Chief Executive, the Hon. Donald Tsang, will deliver his policy address to the Legislative Council on 11 October 2006. Mr Tsang will follow the address with a luncheon to talk to the business community on Tuesday 17 October 2006 at the Grand Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing, Level 5). At the luncheon, Mr Tsang will elaborate on the content of his second policy address and this is an ideal opportunity to learn more about the Government initiatives. Date: Tuesday 17 October 2006. Time: 12:30 to 2:00pm. Venue: Grand Hall, HKCEC. Cost: NZCCHK members HK$410 and non-members HK$510. Corporate table: HK$4,920 up to 12 persons. Booking deadline: 13 October 2006. Per person, HK$10 will be donated to the InterCham Scholarship fund. Please register with Polly Chan and send your cheque payable to “New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong” together with a print of your registration e-mail to: New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, New Zealand Focus, Island Building, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

LISTING IN HONG KONG & THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT OF THE HONG KONG SECURITIES MARKET : TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER 2006

Hong Kong’s securities market has set numerous new records in 2005 and among them were market capitalization, trading turnover and new funds raised by IPO. Early this May, the capitalization of the Hong Kong securities market exceeded HK$10,000 billion for the first time and reached an all-time high of HK$10,009 billion. Over the years, HKEx has become the premier capital formation market for China and the preferred market choice for Mainland issuers. With its capital-raising strength, liquidity, and the opportunity to access a large pool of international investors, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) is keen to attract quality international companies to seek listings on HKEx. Following an introduction by Mr. Paul Chow, Chief Executive HKEx, Mr. Lawrence Fok, Executive Vice President, will draw on these events and various data to introduce to the audience the Hong Kong securities market, including the latest development of HKEx, the benefits of listing in Hong Kong and the listing requirements. Date: Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 11:00am – 12:30pm (Registration starts at 10:30am). Free of charge. Venue: Exchange Trading & Exhibition Hall Complex, G/F One Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong. Programme: 10:30am Registration; 11:00am Opening address by Mr. Paul Chow, Chief Executive, HKEx; 11:10am Presentation by Mr. Lawrence Fok, Executive Vice President, HKEx; 11:45am Q&A; 12:00pm Tour of Exchange Exhibition Hall. The event is close to the media. Please register with Polly Chan. Event organised in association with the Singapore Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.

KIWI NETWORKING : WINE & CHEESE : BOOK LAUNCH “CONNECTIONZ” : FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2006

NZCCHK joins with the New Zealand Society of Hong Kong to present networking with a Wine and Cheese evening at New Zealand Focus, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Meet fellow Kiwis at this mix and mingle event. As well as great New Zealand wine and cheese, NZCCHK will formally launch its new publication “connectionz”. An annual publication, connectionz reviews the economic relationship between New Zealand and Hong Kong, Macau and China. Date: Friday 29 September 2006. Time: 6:30 to 9:00pm. Venue: New Zealand Focus. Cost: HK$180 members HK$200 non-members inclusive of food and drinks. Please RSVP to Polly Chan. (This event replaces for September only the usual Sheraton networking function held on the last Friday of each month). Copies of connectionz will be distributed to all NZCCHK members during the coming week.

CLIMATE CHANGE AND HONG KONG : WEDNESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2006

The Sustainable Development committee of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present three high level speaker series on climate change that will give an overview of how climate change will impact Hong Kong, and the different business and future energy solutions available. NZCCHK are invited to attend at member rates. The Canadian Chamber's speaker series takes place at a time of mounting international concern over the speed and magnitude of global climate change and its likely economic, social and environmental impacts. Business engagement is critical and companies taking early action will gain an early competitive advantage. Key objectves: (a) An outline of climate change and risks to Hong Kong; (b) An outline of business opportunities and risks arising from climate change; (c) An outline of the carbon market opportunities around the world and in China; (d) An outline of the new and emerging technologies across sectors; and (e) An outline of the energy mix. The first of three sessions takes place on Wednesday 20 September 2006 at the Hong Kong Football Club, Sports Road, Happy valley. Please register via Polly Chan. See attached flyer for full details.

11TH MACAO INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT FAIR : 23 - 26 SEPTEMBER 2006

The 11th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) will be held from 23 to 26 September at the Macao Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre. The MIF , to be held concurrently with the 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao), will promote economic and trade co-operation between China and Portuguese speaking countries. The main theme of this year’s MIF “Promoting Cross-regional Economic Co-operation, Embracing New Development Opportunities”. Various high-level business forums/conventions, such as the Privately-owned Enterprises Development Forum and International Chinese Enterprises Business Convention will be held as well as a Portuguese speaking Countries Products Pavilion and there’ll be other themed pavilions. Members of NZCCHK are invited to visit the Fair. MIF will provide business matching sessions upon request. Visit the official MIF website at www.mif.com.mo for details.

NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW ZEALAND IN CHINA? THE STATE OF PLAY IN NZ/CHINA FTA NEGOTIATIONS : FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2006

NZCCHK has arranged an exclusive roundtable breakfast discussion with David Walker, New Zealand’s Principal Economic Adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Lead Negotiator responsible for New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The Chamber is pleased to provide Chamber Members with the opportunity to hear David speak off the record on the complex nature of negotiating a free trade agreement with China and the progress of the negotiations to date. Attendees at the seminar will also have the opportunity to ask questions following David’s presentation. Venue: Caernarfon Room, Hong Kong Club, on Friday 15 September 2006 at 7:45am. Cost: HK$175 per head. Business attire. NZCCHK members only. Closed to media. Please register with Polly Chan and send your cheque payable to “New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong” together with a print of your registration e-mail to: New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, New Zealand Focus, Island Building, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK : 19 - 29 OCTOBER 2006

NZCCHK members are offered a discount on ticket purchases. The Woman In Black will be held in the Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts from 19-29 October. The Woman In Black is an extremely successful production, adapted by Stephen Mallartratt from Susan Hill's spine-chilling novel. Performed by only two actors, the unique story in a horrifying 'play with a play', in a 'film-noir' cinematic style. Over 3 million people have seen this haunting tale over the past 19 years. GROUP SAVINGS OFFER: Available for all performances (A RESERVE only) Groups of 12 or more save $25 per ticket i.e. HK$545 becomes HK$520 plus HK Ticketing Handling Charge. Groups of 30 or more save $50 per ticket i.e. HK$545 becomes HK$495 plus HK Ticketing Handling Charge. And for Weekdays and Matinees: Groups of 12 or more save $25 per ticket i.e. HK$495 becomes HK$470 plus HK Ticketing Handling Charge. Groups of 30 or more save $50 per ticket HK$495 becomes HK$445 plus HK Ticketing Handling Charge. For group ticket purchase, please call HK Ticketing on 31 288 288 or visit AsiaWorld Expo, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong Fringe Club and all Tom Lee Music outlets. Flyer attached. Book direct.

STUDY VISIT: CHINA SOUTH MATERIALS CITY (SHENZHEN) and GLOBAL GREEN TECH GROUP (DONGGUAN) : FRIDAY 7 APRIL 2006

NZCCHK, in association with InterCham, will host a one day study tour to China South International Industrial Materials City and Global Green Technology Group on Friday 7 April 2006. Itinerary includes: Visit to China South International Industrial Materials City in Shenzhen; Presentation on CSIIMC followed by Q&A; Tour of the CSIIMC (in industry-specific groups); Lunch with CSIIMC senior management; Visit to Global Green Tech Group in Dongguan; Presentation on waste management in the PRD (challenges & opportunities); Tour of GG's Marjorie Bertagne skin care products plant; bio-tech lab; waste management plant & water treatment plant. Date: Friday 7 April 2006. Cost: NZCCHK members HK$650 or non-members HK$950 all inclusive. Registration: Seats are limited. Register early to secure your place by e-mail to Polly Chan. Specify your intended return option. Mail a print copy of your registration e-mail together with your payment of HK$650 per member (or HK$950 per non-member) to: New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, New Zealand Focus, Island Building, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Visa: If required, participants must arrange their own China visa prior to travel.

SITE VISIT : ASIA WORLD EXPO : HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT : THURSDAY 16 MARCH 2006

NZCCHK will host a site visit to Hong Kong’s new exhibition and entertainment facility ASIAWORLD-EXPO, adjacent to Hong Kong International Airport on Thursday 16 March 2006. Recently named as the venue for future Asia Aerospace and site for the ITU Telecom World 2006 exhibitions, this new facility provides over 70,000 sq. metres of exhibition space as well as the Arena concert venue seating 13,500 persons. The Arena will host Concert performances: international rock, jazz, Canto-pop, classical and Broadway spectaculars; Entertainment events: ice shows, dance performances, beauty pageants, award ceremonies, fashion and special events; Sporting events: international tennis, basketball, athletics, soccer, gymnastics and extreme sports: and Corporate functions: conferences, banquets, gala dinners, product launches, meetings and seminars. The facility provides direct MTR Airport Express links with the city. Date: Thursday 16 March 2006. Time: Visit commences at 11.00am (at Asia World Expo). Cost: Members: HK$50 plus Airport Express fare; Non-members: HK$150 plus Airport Express fare (as below). Transport: Take the Airport Express to AsiaWorld-Expo from either Hong Kong Station, Kowloon or Tsing Yi. Please depart from Hong Kong Station on the 10:24am train at the latest. (Kowloon at 10:28am and Tsing Yi at 10:35am). Remain on the train at the airport for onward travel to AsiaWord-Expo. Concession: AsiaWorld-Expo visitors using Octopus card, taking same-day round-trips and staying for two hours or more at AsiaWorld-Expo will enjoy an attractive return fare of HK$42 from Tsing Yi Station, HK$64 from Kowloon Station and HK$72 from Hong Kong Station. They are also entitled to a free MTR connection to any destinations when they use their Octopus cards to travel on Airport Express. Registration: Please register by e-mail to Polly Chan prior to 10 March 2006. Mail a print copy of your registration e-mail together with your payment of HK$50 per person (or HK$150 per non-member) to: New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, New Zealand Focus, Island Building, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

BREAKFAST : HOW THE WORLD PERCEIVES HONG KONG : WEDNESDAY 15 MARCH 2006

InvestHK, the Hong Kong government department responsible for winning inward investment to the city commissioned communication consultancy APCO Asia (part of the APCO Worldwide group) to undertake a Global Perception Audit to ask these and many other questions.

s What attributes of Hong Kong are increasing in importance for the global business community?
Which other places in Asia are seen as key competitors for Hong Kong?
What do potential investors perceive as the strengths and weaknesses of Hong Kong?

Come to this breakfast briefing to learn of the key findings of the perception audit from Vincent Wong, Director of Research and Public Affairs, APCO Asia. Vincent will give insights into the international scope, methodology and findings of this audit. He will highlight the areas of concern for enterprises with an interest in Hong Kong and suggest ways to clarify the apparent misperceptions that exist in the local and international communities. Date: Wednesday, 15 March 2006. Venue: Oasis Room, 7/F, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Time: Registration 7.45 am, Session 08.00 – 09.00 am. Cost: HK$270 Members, HK$350 Non Members (Hot American breakfast, Fresh Fruit & Juice). Booking: E-mail Polly Chan with your reservation soonest (exec@nzcchk.com). Payment: Copy/print your booking e-mail and attach a cheque for the appropriate amount made payable to “New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong” and post to: New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, New Zealand Focus, Island Building, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

POST BUDGET BRIEFING : HON. HENRY TANG GBS JP : THURSDAY 2 MARCH 2006

The Financial Secretary, the Hon. Henry Tang, will deliver the 2006-2007 Budget speech at the Legislative Council on Wednesday 22 February 2006. Mr Tang has accepted an invitation to talk to the Hong Kong business community on Thursday 2 March about this new budget. This is an opportunity to hear directly from Mr Tang about this year's budget; its implications and impact on our business community in the new fiscal year. Limited seats available, book now to avoid disappointment. Date: Thursday 2 March 2006 Venue: Grand Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing) Time: 12:15 pm Registration, 12:30 Lunch Start, 14:00 Conclusion. Cost: Members: $410; Non Members: $510. Three course lunch with beverage, cash bar available. (Includes $10 Donation to the InterCham Scholarship Fund). Booking: E-mail Polly Chan with your reservation soonest (exec@nzcchk.com). Payment: Copy/print your booking e-mail and attach a cheque for the appropriate amount made payable to “New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong” and post to: New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, New Zealand Focus, Island Building, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.