Innovation

Mon 20 – Fri 24

Auckland Startup Week
Auckland Startup Week is presented by Auckland Council, in association with investment firms, entrepreneurs, research institutes, universities and corporates.

www.aucklandstartupweek.com
info@aucklandstartupweek.com

Innovation

By Appointment

University of Auckland
Contact the Research and Innovation Office to arrange a bespoke tour of the University, visit research institutes, and connect with their world-class researchers to discuss EU collaboration. See more about areas of expertise here.

Rosalynd Boxall, Research Manager (International)
rosalynd.boxall@auckland.ac.nz
uniservices.co.nz/pukenga-expertise

Transport

Wed 22 – Thur 23 

14th Annual New Zealand Rail Conference
Join industry leaders at New Zealand’s most established rail event.

informa.com.au/ new-zealand-rail
Kate.Twentyman@informa.com.a

Tourism

Wed 22 - 12:00 webinar

Webinar on tourism in New Zealand (tbc).
Presented by Embassy of Spain in New Zealand in cooperation and ICEX España.

Analucia.vich@comercio.mineco.es

Business and Networking
 

Wed 22
17:30 - 20:30

By Invitation

POLANZ 10th Anniversary Celebration

A milestone event of Polish-New Zealand Business Association, marking 10 years of promoting business, fostering collaboration, and strengthening our community - shared with our valued members, partners, and guests. The occasion will include the establishment of a partnership with Auckland Business Chamber. 

https://polanz.nz/
president@polanz.nz

Sustainability

Thur 23 
8:00 - 11:00 am

The French New Zealand Chamber of Commerce’s Climate & Sustainability Forum, on the 'Decarbonisation of Trade and Transportation'. For business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability professionals from NZ and Europe, with discussions on the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of climate action and global commerce.

events.humanitix.com/fnzcci-climate-and-sustainability-forum-2025
alexandratouchaud@fnzcci.org.nz

Agri Tech

Thur 23
Christchurch

Agritech Unleashed: Canterbury 2025
With sessions on agricultural exports, using agritech data, scaling on-farm tech uptake, and Horizon Europe research in the ag sector

agritechnz.org.nz/event/agritech-unleashed-canterbury-2025/
brendan.oconnell@agritechnz.org.nz

Business and Economy

Thur 23
7:30 – 8:45

New Zealand Europe Business Council
NZ Economic Briefing with Jarrod Kerr, Kiwibank's Chief Economist, followed by EU insights. (NZEBC members and stakeholders, NZ and EU businesses)

www.nzebc.org.nz

To join NZEBC please contact 
auckland@honrep.ch

Central Europe

Thur 23 
12:00 - 13:30

By Invitation 

Networking Lunch with CEE
Bringing New Zealand and Central & Eastern Europe Closer Together. Lunch hosted by Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Wellington and Polish Investment & Trade Agency in collaboration with Embassies of Czechia, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia. An unprecedented occasion to meet offcials, companies and institutions representing Central and Eastern Europe, a region with a GDP of more than 2,5 trillion USD and vibrant innovative economies.

Wellington.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl
Anna.Schmid@msz.gov.pl

Mining

Thur 23
16:00
AUT

This in person seminar, organised by the Embassies of Spain and New Zealand together with the EU Delegation, will explore the mining sector in Spain and the EU, its link with New Zealand’s mining strategy, and business collaboration opportunities. It will offer practical insights into market trends, regulations, and upcoming projects.

Analucia.vich@comercio.mineco.es

Register 

Central and Eastern Europe

Fri 24
16:30 - 18:00
By Invitation

A nightcap with Central/East Europe
Auckland Business Chamber and DLA Piper, with Embassies of Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia

András Vaski, Embassy of Hungary
Andras.Vaski@mfa.gov.hu

Mining

Tues 28
19:00
Webinar

Webinar on mining in New Zealand and Spain (tbc).
Presented by Embassy of Spain in New Zealand in cooperation with the Embassy of New Zealand in Spain.

Analucia.vich@comercio.mineco.es