New Zealand is a small marketplace with challenging geographic barriers to reaching the rest of the world. The Chamber can help you grow your business with networking, promotional opportunities, and international trade opportunities.
NETWORKING
Networking is the most cost-effective way of growing your business. Membership gives you access to over 60 events a year, including:
- CHANGING TABLES
Connect once a month with 35 business people - attendees are given two minutes to pitch their business to the others seated at their table in each of three rounds.
- BUSINESS CLUB
Complimentary networking opportunity with 300+ attendees held twice a year.
- BUSINESS AFTER FIVES
ba5s are regular free networking evenings hosted by Chamber member companies.
- GOLF TOURNAMENTS
Network on the greens at two Ambrose Golf Tournaments each year. Networking is the most cost-effective way of growing your business.
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
- DIRECT MARKETING SERVICE
Send a personalised letter to a targeted selection of Chamber members. Use the telephone contact list provided for a follow-up call to recipients.
- ADVERTORIALS AND ADS IN B-INNOVATIVE MAGAZINE
Reach 12,000 business people from Taupo to Northland in this glossy 52 page publication.
- B-AHEAD BUSINESS SAVINGS
Promote a special deal or discount to Chamber members. Give them a financial reason to do business with you.
- MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY ADVERTISING
All members receive a free listing in the directory, including the ability to add their own online content and images, as well as track impression and visitation numbers.
- EXPO OPPORTUNITIES
For as little as $150.00 members can take an expo stand at various events each year, including Business Club, Right Click, and Global Trader.
- HOST A BA5
Show off your operation to a captive audience of 50 to 300 guests as the host of your own networking function.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
As one of 22,000 Chambers internationally, the Auckland Chamber is affiliated with the world’s largest business network. We are dedicated to assisting international traders in obtaining the tools necessary to succeed in the global marketplace. These opportunities include:
- ADVICE AND MARKET INTELLIGENCE
The Chamber’s International Trade Team can assist members with contacts, advice, and information on aspects of doing business globally.
- CHINA FTA CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN
The New Zealand Chambers of Commerce is an approved agency to certify your export documentation for China, under the NZ-China Free Trade Agreement.
- LETTERS OF INTRODUCTION
A Letter of Introduction from the Chamber is an excellent method of gaining credibility in a market where status and abilities are unknown. This is an exclusive complimentary service for members.
- TRADE DOCUMENTATION
Export documentation is often required to be on a Chamber template, and authenticated by the Chamber of Commerce. We provide these services at special member prices for Certificates of Free Sale, Certificates of Manufacture, and New Zealand Certificates of Origin. The Chamber can also authorise and approve Bills of Lading, invoices and other shipping documentation.
- PUBLICATIONS AND GUIDES
With the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Auckland Chamber provides members with access to a large number of guidelines and rules for international trade practices. Some of these ICC publications include Guide to Exporting, A to Z of International Trade, Incoterms 2000, UCP 600, and much more.
- INTERNATIONAL TRADE INQUIRIES
The Chamber regularly receives inquires from overseas businesses looking for New Zealand companies with which to conduct business.