Kia Ora,
Guess who’s back with the latest buzz from the Chamber? That’s right—it’s me, bringing you all the exciting updates! And let me tell you, there’s never a dull moment around here. From new collaborations to game-changing events, we’re keeping the momentum rolling and the energy high. So grab your coffee (or tea!), sit back, and let’s dive in—ready? Let’s go!
My first International Women's Day event with NZ Chamber and our MĀIA Women's Network was an incredible experience! It was wonderful to witness so many passionate voices unite around #AccelerateAction theme this year! The energy was electric, and the panel’s inspiring insights on overcoming barriers, fostering inclusion, and driving meaningful change sparked a renewed sense of urgency and commitment to creating lasting impact across industries. Can't wait to see what next year has in store!
Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future with Our Quick Survey! We’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to fill out NZ Chamber Survey and share your thoughts. Your feedback is crucial in helping us shape the future of our community and ensure we’re always moving in the right direction. Complete the survey by 23 March and you'll go in the draw to WIN a bottle of New Zealand wine – our way of saying thank you for your time!
Snapshot of Upcoming Events Join us for all or one of these intriguing sessions designed to equip you with the skills to stay ahead in today’s fast-paced business world. Additional details and register here
Join us for an exclusive event with Crimson Education to explore the UK university admissions process and key strategies for crafting a standout application. St. James’s Place will also offer expert financial insights on planning for university education and managing costs for studying abroad. Additional details and register here
We hope to welcome you to one of our upcoming events!
Melissa Holck Executive Director New Zealand Chamber of Commerce, Singapore |
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| International Women's Day #AccelerateAction |
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This year’s International Women’s Day event was all about #AccelerateAction – driving meaningful change across industries. With a room full of engaged voices, we explored how to break barriers and push for progress in business, technology, sports, and culture.
A huge thank you to our insightful panel – Deryne Sim, Tony Keepa, Ilona-Jade Errington, and Paige Benedum for sharing their experiences and strategies, and to Jillian Wood for leading such a dynamic discussion.
We’re also grateful to ANZ Singapore for hosting us and to Xero for their support. Most importantly, thank you to everyone who joined us, your enthusiasm and commitment to action made this event truly impactful.
Let’s keep the momentum going and continue driving change together.
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| Top Skills for 2025 series: Mastering Leadership |
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Date: Tuesday, 11 March 2025 Time: 8am - 9.30am Venue: New Zealand High Commission office (1 George Street, #21-04)
Join us from 8:00 to 9:30 AM on March 11, 2025, as Asger Daugbjerg kicks off our four-part skills series with a thought-provoking session on leadership.
Why These Skills Matter The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs report highlights the critical skills needed to stay relevant in today's fast-changing job market. This series will explore four key capabilities that professionals must master to remain competitive.
The Program - #1 – Mastering Leadership (March 11)
- #2 – Mastering Critical Thinking (March 25)
- #3 – Practicing Creativity and Innovation (April 8)
- #4 – Understanding Complex Problem Solving (April 22)
Each session is a one-hour morning presentation -simply show up, gain insights, and leave inspired.
Presentation #1 on 11 March 2025
Top Skills for 2025 – Mastering Leadership Join us from 8:00 to 9:30 AM as Asger Daugbjerg kicks off our series with a thought-provoking presentation on the Top Skills for 2025.
Why Leadership Matters More Than Ever Leadership is widely recognized as an essential skill in every organization. Yet, despite its importance, it remains an area where many fall short. So, why revisit something so fundamental?
According to a global study*, only about 1 in 4 employees feel truly engaged in their work. The majority are what we now call "Quiet Quitters" – employees who put in the bare minimum, lacking enthusiasm, effort, or commitment.
And the primary driver behind this disengagement? Poor leadership. Poor leadership doesn't just lower engagement; it undermines productivity and hits the bottom line hard. As the saying goes, people don't leave bad companies; they leave bad leaders.
Key Discussion Points: - How organizations can effectively train their leaders.
- Strategies for transitioning specialists into leadership roles.
- Practical insights on fostering leadership that drives engagement and results.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights into how great leadership can transform teams and organizations.
Secure Your Spot for the Full Series & Save! Take advantage of our 4-session package deal and secure tickets for the entire series at a special discounted rate. Ensure you don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to develop essential skills for 2025 and beyond. Secure your package deal now in the registration section!
Registration includes nibbles, coffee and tea to kick-start your day. Entry permitted via registration only.
* Gallup, State of the Global Workplace 2024 |
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| Navigating UK University Admissions |
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FREE EVENT!
Date: Wednesday, 12 March 2025 Time: 6pm - 8pm Venue: Nexus International School, L2 Atrium
Securing a place at a top UK university is more than just an academic milestone; it is a stepping stone to a successful and fulfilling future. It is also important to understand that getting a place in elite university doesn't happen overnight. It requires years of preparation—beginning in high school or even earlier. In partnership with Crimson Education, we cordially invite you to a special event where you can learn the essential steps to support your child through the rigorous admissions process. Our education expert, Evelyn Wu, Senior UK Strategist from Crimson Education, will walk you through how to navigate the complex landscape of university applications, and how to craft a standout application that will impress admissions committees.
About Our Speaker: Evelyn graduated from Oxford University, UK with an honored Master and Bachelor degree in Mathematics. Before joining Crimson, she had previously worked for the British Council, Taiwan, for almost 10 years in education training and UK university admission strategy.
During her time with the British Council, she worked closely with Taiwan's Ministry of Education and local educational authorities in training teachers, sharing different practices and best examples across the East Asia region. While promoting the UK education brand, she trained local agencies and organised marketing campaigns such as the UK Education Fair in partnership with the UK Higher Education Institutions.
In the past years, she has helped many students reach their dream universities such as Oxbridge, LSE, Imperial, UCL as well as other Russell Group universities. She is particularly interested in the area of medicine, and has helped many aspiring medics successfully gain admission into medical schools such as Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, KCL, Glasgow, Birmingham and more. She enjoyed helping students achieve their potentials, and has found that Education has always been where her true passion lies.
How Crimson Education has supported students in Singapore - Our Singapore students have been accepted into all Ivy League schools, namely Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, and Yale University.
- Our Singapore students have been accepted into the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and all Russell Group universities, including Imperial College London, King's College London, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and more.
- Other top US universities our students have been accepted into include Stanford University, University of Chicago, University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), Northwestern University, Johns Hopkins University, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Duke University, and more.
- Our Singapore students are accepted into a wide range of highly sought-after courses, including Medicine, Law, Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), Dentistry, Economics, Computer Science, and more.
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| Cross-Chambers Wine Tasting Networking Event |
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Another Unmissable Cross-Chamber Event!
Date: Wednesday, 26 March 2025 Time: 6pm - 9pm Venue: La Table d’Emma (8 Club St, #01-04, Singapore 069472)
Following the overwhelming success of our last cross-chamber gathering in January, we're bringing you another exclusive evening of culture, connection, and collaboration.
Join members from the South African, French, Spanish, and New Zealand Chambers of Commerce for an unforgettable night of fine wines, gourmet cuisine, and high-level networking.
Your ticket includes free-flow food and wine tasting from all the different Chambers!
Event Highlights: - Multicultural Wine Tasting – Experience a handpicked selection of exceptional wines from France, Spain, New Zealand, and South Africa, carefully curated by each Chamber.
- Gastronomic Delights – Indulge in exquisite dishes from La Table d'Emma, perfectly paired to complement the wines.
- Elite Networking – Engage with an exclusive group of international business professionals, expanding your network across industries and cultures.
- Unparalleled Opportunity – Build meaningful relationships and discover new business synergies within a dynamic, global-minded community.
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| NZ Investment Visa Webinar – Enhanced visa for NZ residence and investment |
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Date: Wednesday, 12th March 2025 Time: 12 PM Singapore, Hong Kong / 11 AM Vietnam, Indonesia / 5 PM New Zealand Location: Online via Zoom
Join us for an exclusive webinar that explores the newly enhanced NZ Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa, to be updated with more flexible requirements from 1 April 2025. This is a unique opportunity for: - Potential AIP Applicants todiscover how investing NZD 5M over three years, with just a 21-day NZ visit within the investment period, can open the door to permanent residency—now without any English requirements.
- NZ Business Owners to learn how your business can attract direct foreign investments
- Advocates of NZ investment to understand how the program works to encourage foreign investment in New Zealand
Why Attend? - Gain firsthand insights into the streamlined, investor-friendly framework of the new NZ AIP
- Understand the significant improvements from the previous AIP programme and the NZ government’s commitment to attracting global investment.
- Participate in a live Q&A session with James Alan Hall, a seasoned immigration practitioner licensed since 2008, based in Singapore, who brings extensive experience managing investment applications across Asia
Whether you’re looking to apply for the visa yourself or help connect others with this exciting opportunity to support New Zealand economically, this webinar is your gateway to understanding and leveraging NZ’s dynamic investment landscape. |
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Members News & Promotions |
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| RUGBY SEVENS | 10% OFF ALL GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS! |
| Rugby Sevens is going next level! The HSBC SVNS is coming to Singapore on 5-6th April for a festival of world-class rugby sevens, live music and all day entertainment. Support the All Blacks and Black Ferns 7s in their quest for gold!
Enter the discount code "NZCC10" to get 10% off all general admission or reserved tickets!
What are you waiting for? Buy your tickets now! |
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| St. James’s Place: “How We Talk About Money” Research |
| Talking openly and honestly about money is one of the most important steps toward building wealth and financial resilience. Yet, social and family dynamics often inhibit these crucial conversations. St. James’s Place’s recent research papers on “How we talk about money” uncovers some interesting findings and highlights that there is no better partner for these complex discussions than a trusted, independent financial adviser to help individuals achieve their financial goals. |
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Click here to download your full report. If you would like to be in touch with someone for financial advice, please write to info@sjp.asia. |
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$99 per person Good for anyone with an interest or connection to New Zealand: - Individuals aged 26 & under who are solo-entrepreneurs, business people, students or anyone looking to regularly network with New Zealanders.
- Connect with the NZ community, culture and stay up to date with NZ-related business activity in Singapore and SEA.
$200 per person Good for anyone with an interest or connection to New Zealand: - Solo-entrepreneurs, business people, students or anyone looking to regularly network with New Zealanders.
- Connect with the NZ community, culture and stay up to date with NZ-related business activity in Singapore and SEA.
$330 per couple Good for couples with an interest or connection to New Zealand: - Join with your partner to receive an annual discount.
- Enjoy the same benefits and opportunities as the Individual membership.
- Both people do not have to be Kiwis.
$990 per Company, includes 3 Corporate nominees Good for any business with an interest or connection to New Zealand: - Connect and network with New Zealand Business people living in Singapore.
- Promote your product and services within the New Zealand Community.
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