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ATA Carnets “Passport for Goods” French New Zealand Chamber of Commerce
The ATA Carnet is an internationally recognised document and Industry
facilitating the temporary export of goods for up to 12 The French New Zealand Chamber of Commerce and
months. A carnet allows the holder to take commercial Industry provides vital links between New Zealand and
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trade fairs, as well as for sporting events, in and out of a Commerce in New Zealand and maintains links to all
country without the need to pay taxes, bonds or duties in overseas French Chambers of Commerce.
each country visited. Some countries even accept carnets The Council organises numerous events throughout
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for your goods. such as the Bastille Day function and the Beaujolais
For more information on the carnet system contact: Nouveau, while others provide members with information
ATA Carnet Department on trade, investment and business opportunities.
Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce The French Chamber also serves many French business
P O Box 1590, Wellington people based in New Zealand.
Ph: 64-4-473 7224 • Free Phone: 0508 227 638 www.fnzcci.org.nz/ or email info@fnzcci.org.nz
Email: carnet@wecc.org.nz
Website: www.wecc.org.nz New Zealand/Papua New Guinea Business Council
This Council’s focus is to raise awareness of the business
Business Councils environment and market opportunities in Papua New
Business Councils exist to create goodwill and linkages Guinea. The Council plays an active role in the Auckland
between the business communities of different countries, business community and organises regular events focused
thereby promoting and facilitating international trade and on strengthening trade ties in the region.
investment. They operate around the globe and business The Council aims to enhance business opportunities
leaders have been quick to see their advantages. in Papua New Guinea through a number of avenues,
The Councils provide a forum for business diplomacy including through access to a network of trade and
and dialogue and are often an avenue through which Government contacts in Papua New Guinea.
business people in different countries are able to www.nzpngbc.org.nz or email info@nzpngbc.org.nz
communicate.
This is particularly useful in new and complex markets New Zealand United States Council
where there can be wide differences in customs, The New Zealand United States Council is a non-partisan
culture, philosophy and ideology, business practices and organisation, funded by both business and Government.
procedures as well as language barriers, between the It is committed to fostering and developing a strong and
trading parties. PXWXDOO\ EHQH¿FLDO UHODWLRQVKLS EHWZHHQ 1HZ =HDODQG DQG
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contributors to Governments’ international strategies. to democracy and the rule of law, free trade and open
Governments use them as vehicles to promote debate on markets.
international issues affecting business, such as tariffs and The Council works closely with its counterpart in
trade reform. Washington DC, the US NZ Council, with other business
For New Zealand businesses the Councils provide groups in New Zealand and with Government agencies,
a valuable opportunity for the interchange of views, especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the
exposure to new ideas and technological developments New Zealand Embassy in Washington.
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More information can be found at www.nzuscouncil.com
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The Councils established within New Zealand cover a
ASEAN/New Zealand Business Council
range of major markets and trading partners across a wide
The ANZBC is a member based pluri-lateral Business
network of business interests. Substantial international
Council that exists to connect New Zealand businesses
trade success is attributed to them.
with ASEAN trading partners. It provides New Zealand
traders doing business with ASEAN nations with an
organisation, where they can network, seek contacts,
learn about the markets and be assisted in many other
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