The food industry is undergoing massive change. Farming systems and sources of food are being transformed around the world, new retail models are emerging in the food sector, and consumer demand is rapidly changing. Reinvention of New Zealand’s food industry is critical to the country returning to the forefront of exporting and developing food and agribusiness products. The global challenges …

New Zealand companies should consider forming joint ventures and partnerships to gain traction in overseas markets. New Zealand has a tendency to be Kiwi-centric, assuming that because our domestic market loves our products, overseas markets will too. Māori businesses reflect the world view of Māori: that long-term sustainability is more important than profit. “Māori want to hear your heart, not …

Guangzhou is China’s third-largest city. It has a GDP of similar size to Singapore and Hong Kong, and is undergoing massive transformation. The city is moving away from low-cost manufacturing and exports and towards innovation, science and technology, and services for domestic consumption. There are various opportunities for Los Angeles and Auckland to be involved in China’s new economic blueprint, …