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Employers and Migrants Struggle with Accredited Employer Work Visa Challenges
New Zealand employers and migrants are increasingly frustrated by the hurdles involved in the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process. Many employers feel that Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has made renewing or securing business accreditation more challenging than ever. This growing dissatisfaction has pushed many New Zealand employers to forgo renewing their employers accreditation, creating a ripple effect that significantly impacts migrants hoping to work on AEWV in c
INZBC Secretariat
Dec 16, 2024
Press Release: Business partnerships key to trade relationship with India
MEDIA ADVISORY November 22, 2024 Following a year of positive engagement, the India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) urges the government to stick to its strategy of building relationships between our two countries and supporting industry collaboration. INZBC Chair Bharat Chawla warns that rushing into trade talks without that solid base runs the risk of delivering a substandard result for our businesses. “We urge the New Zealand government to support the great work under
INZBC Secretariat
Nov 22, 2024


Valocity wins prestigious Cityscape Innovation Challenge in Saudi Arabia, Setting Global Benchmark in the ‘Future of Living’
Global proptech company, Valocity, has been named the Winner of the Future of Living Challenge at the Cityscape event in Saudi Arabia, the largest Real Estate conference in the world. Shortlisted from hundreds of applicants globally, Valocity progressed through a competitive selection process by a panel of highly esteemed judges —from 60 semifinalists to the top six finalists, ultimately securing the top prize. The win in Saudi Arabia, a hub of visionary real estate projects
INZBC Secretariat
Nov 18, 2024


Playmaker Labs NZ Advances Sports Tech Collaboration with Kerala Government
Playmaker Labs NZ a successful innovative NZ sports tech company recently met with Hon Sports Minister, Shri V Abdurahiman, Government of Kerala. Seen in picture are Peter Dowell, Chairman & Director, Playmaker Labs NZ and Sreedhar Venkatram, Director & CEO South Asia, Playmaker Labs [also Chapter Head, INZBC]. Discussions led to collaboration around live streaming, skill development around sports, community outreach, sports bio for athletes, talent identification and groom
INZBC Secretariat
Oct 16, 2024


INZBC Announces New Board Leadership to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
New board members poised to drive deeper engagement between New Zealand and India across politics, business, and culture. The India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) today announced significant changes to its leadership, appointing Bharat Chawla as its new Chair and Jonathan Manuel as Treasurer. Additionally, three new board members—Edwin Paul, Jenny McGregor, and Rachel Lynch—have been co-opted to support INZBC's mission of strengthening the strategic partnership between
INZBC Secretariat
Oct 9, 2024


Kia Ora India: INZBC magazine latest issue | June 2024
The latest issue of Kia Ora India magazine is out now! You can read the issue here: https://issuu.com/inzbc/docs/kiaora_india_june24_v8_highres In this magazine we highlight New Zealand's efforts to lift the bilateral relationship. We hear from New Zealand’s High Commissioner to India Patrick Rata and our Trade Commissioner Graham Rouse and about Indian businesses making their mark at expos in New Zealand as they look for more trade opportunities. Minister for Tertiary Edu
INZBC Secretariat
Aug 13, 2024


Karnataka chooses Valocity to transform mortgage lending processes
Karnataka Bank has selected Valocity’s award winning SaaS platform to digitise their mortgage valuation process. The partnership will empower Karnataka Bank with Valocity’s cloud native valuation ordering platform, digital valuation tools and analytics, to deliver a superior experience for both Karnataka Bank users and their customers. Karnataka Bank, who is celebrating 100 years of trust with its customers and stakeholders, has embarked on a digital transformation journe
INZBC Secretariat
Apr 18, 2024


Indian IT professionals in New Zealand
Courtesy: Sunit Prakash & Lalita Kasanji India is a global IT powerhouse, and we know its tech professionals have contributed to developed nations since at least the 1970s. New Zealand too has been a beneficiary of this immense talent, and from the development of its earliest systems and infrastructure, through to the current fibre rollout, Indian IT professionals have played a significant role. Our investigations revealed very little by way of documentation or acknowledgeme
INZBC Secretariat
Apr 15, 2024


NZ, India chart path to enhanced relationship
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has completed a successful visit to India, saying it was an important step in taking the relationship between the two countries to the next level. “We have laid a strong foundation for the Coalition Government’s priority of enhancing New Zealand-India relations to generate significant future benefit for both countries,” says Mr Peters, who visited Gujarat and New Delhi from 10-13 March. “New Zealand and India are two countries that can, should
INZBC Secretariat
Mar 14, 2024


India - New Zealand Bilateral Economic and Trade Relationship dialogue
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) and with support from Indian High Commission in New Zealand and New Zealand High Commission in India is organising an exclusive Digital Conference on “India - New Zealand Bilateral Economic and Trade Relationship” . On Wednesday, 02 Sep 2020 - 1530-1730 Hrs [NZT] | 0900-1100 Hrs [IST] Click here to register. The India-New Zealand bilateral relationship have a longstanding, fr
INZBC Secretariat
Aug 21, 2020
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