NZGBA Network
NZGBA brings Kiwis, friends of New Zealand and New Zealand-connected organisations together through community activities, business exchange, education and culture. We strengthen local relationships and New Zealand participation in the Greater Bay Area through independently organised activities. Residents, newcomers and visitors are welcome.
Social gatherings give residents, families, students and visitors a chance to make friends, exchange local knowledge and keep a connection with New Zealand while spending time in southern China.
14 June 2026 · Futian, Shenzhen
The first NZGBA gathering took place at Craft Head Brewing Co. Kiwis, New Zealand-connected professionals, business owners and friends of New Zealand came together for an informal social evening.
Explore social gatherings, business networking and cultural activities. The Events page keeps the dates, locations and participation details together.
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NZGBA's first Kiwi networking evening at the Canton Fair: a free gathering in Guangzhou during Phase 2 for New Zealanders, Kiwi businesses and friends of New Zealand.
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NZGBA welcomes Kiwi importers, eCommerce sellers, retailers, entrepreneurs and SMEs, alongside New Zealand exporters, service providers, professionals and larger organisations. The network supports relationships in both directions, connecting people with experience of different markets and industries.
People working with Chinese manufacturers and suppliers can exchange experience of product development, production, importing, retail and online selling. The same discussions can include bringing New Zealand products and services to China. On 15 July 2026, NZGBA met with the Shenzhen Cross-Border E-Commerce Association to discuss eCommerce, New Zealand-GBA business connections and possible future cooperation.
The network creates opportunities for peer discussion, visiting groups and event participation. Future business activities will state their intended audience and any participation requirements. Commercial sourcing, factory auditing and freight services are separate from NZGBA's community and editorial work.
NZGBA brings local experience into discussions with universities, students, educators, professionals and visiting organisations. Educational exchange can connect academic interests with the experience of people living and working in the region.
On 19 August 2026, Andre, NZGBA's founder, spoke with visiting University of Auckland MBA students in Shenzhen about the city, entrepreneurship, the Greater Bay Area and New Zealand connections in southern China.
Future talks, peer discussions and exchanges could be developed with willing speakers, educational organisations and visiting groups. Topics and arrangements would be agreed for each activity; these ideas are not an established course, placement or mentoring programme.
NZGBA supports grassroots New Zealand representation by organising opportunities to share culture, products and sport with local audiences. Kiwis, volunteers and participating businesses contribute their skills and experience, helping strengthen New Zealand's presence through real activity.
On 19 September 2026, NZGBA organised the New Zealand section of the Hello APEC Oceania cultural market in Shekou. The programme included cricket activities, pavlova, mānuka honey, toys, wine and a haka performance.
Earlier, on 23 July, NZGBA volunteered in the New Zealand Culture session of the Hello APEC Shekou Summer Camp, for local and international children aged 6-12.
Regional collaboration can connect residents, visiting businesses and organisations across the GBA. Trade fairs provide opportunities for New Zealand-connected attendees and local Kiwis to meet outside the exhibition halls. See Events for announced gatherings, participation details and recaps of past NZGBA activity.
See announced NZGBA eventsExplore ways for residents and local contacts in different GBA cities to meet and share knowledge, building on interest rather than assuming an established NZGBA group in every city.
Meet New Zealand-connected attendees outside the exhibition halls. Pre-fair briefings and post-fair discussions could complement announced networking events where there is demand.
Develop small-group visits or local discussions around a relevant industry, visiting group or professional interest, with hosts and arrangements agreed in advance.
Consider suitable exchanges with students, educators, cultural groups and other organisations, drawing on the MBA visit and Hello APEC experience.
Businesses, universities, professional groups and community organisations can suggest an activity with a clear purpose, interested participants and willing hosts. These are ideas for future work; no ongoing delegation programme or city-by-city schedule is confirmed.
Suggest a regional activity or exchange