New Zealand Europe Business Council

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The New Zealand Europe Business Council Incorporated is established to promote the establishment of closer economic co-operation between New Zealand and Europe.

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We are proud to have a substantial membership of full and associate members ranging from Business Associations, Trade Commissions and Universities to Embassies, Consulates, and Consuls.

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Event Notices

Rather than listing events on this website all NZEBC member events are listed on our LinkedIn Group feed.

Simply send a hyperlink to your online event listing to events@nzebc.org.nz and we will post to the group.

Exclusive Reception with Mark Talbot

The NZEBC is pleased to invite you to an exclusive reception with Mark Talbot, focusing on European affairs and trade relations. Mark recently served as the Prime Minister’s Foreign Policy Adviser, following his role as New Zealand’s Senior Official to APEC. 

Date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Venue: Hesketh Henry, Level 14, HSBC Tower

RSVP: Register your attendance. Spaces are limited.


Economic Briefing with Sharon Zollner

The NZEBC would like to invite you to a briefing with Sharon Zollner - Chief Economist of ANZ New Zealand. Sharon is widely known for her sharp economic insights and her ability to translate complex economic concepts into clear, comprehensive, and accessible terms.

Date: Thursday 23rd July 2026
Time: 5.30pm for 6.00pm start – 7.30pm
Venue: Europe House, Level 16, 56 Wakefield Street, Auckland CBD

Thank you to everyone who joined us! Read the event summary here.


EU-NZ Business Summit 2025

EU-NZ Business Summit 2025 brought together 480 representatives of all Europe and New Zealand, and created a productive setting for officials and companies to explore new areas of cooperation. With this year's emphasis on the Central and Eastern Europe, the event also provided space to highlight the region's economic potential. Discover more from the event in the full article.

EU-NZ Business Summit 2025

NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement

New Zealand and the European Union have negotiated a free trade agreement. After seven-years of discussion and numerous negotiating rounds, an agreement in principle was reached early on Friday 30th June, between Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and European Union President Ursula von der Leyen, in Brussels.

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