New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Korea

The New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Korea, known as The Kiwi Chamber, was formally established in November 2008. The Chamber facilitates business opportunities for New Zealand and Korean companies and individuals by creating support networks that enable them to promote, protect and advance their respective commercial interests in each others’ countries. In order to keep this forum as relevant as possible, members should have an obvious connection between Korea and New Zealand; such as NZ educated and/or commercially connected residents of Korea, or Kiwis with such connections to Korea.

Core objectives of the New Zealand Chamber

• Provide creative, high-quality and innovative services and programs to support its members
• Promote trade, technology transfer and investment between New Zealand and Korea through a better understanding of the business practices in each country
• Provide an effective advocacy group for informing the Korean Government of the views and interests of New Zealand businesses located in or trading with Korea and to assist Korean businesses interact and express views and interests with the New Zealand Government
• Host forums for New Zealand and Korean companies within Korea to exchange views, experiences and to extend contacts
• Provide networking and mentoring program opportunities to New Zealanders working in Korea and for Koreans intending to live and work in New Zealand
• Seek to deepen the appreciation of Korea’s and New Zealand’s culture, history and heritage amongst its members
• Establish close links with like organisations or associations to enhance closer relations to the benefit of all members