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j New Zealand is positively rolling
to come face-to-face with other leaders
who (in keeping with much of the
out its welcome mat to international
nation’s working population) value
visitors who are attracted to its
resourcefulness and ingenuity; are
reputation for its excellent trade links
used to rolling up their sleeves and
and sound corporate environment. The
getting involved at all levels; and who
Transparency International Corruption
demonstrate determination and grit.
Index 2017 places the country in the
“New Zealand is recognised for its
top spot for lack of corruption (with
superb service and support, world-
a score of 89) – and it’s consistently
leading knowledge hubs, natural
ranked amongst the top countries for
beauty and amazing array of activities
some time. In comparison, even ‘near
– and hosting a conference in New
neighbours’ Central Asia only average
Zealand is easy,” says Lisa Gardiner,
a score of 34, as can Eastern Europe;
Tourism New Zealand’s manager of
while Sub-Saharan Africa comes
business events and premium.
bottom with an average of 32.
“The World Bank recently ranked
The country’s location – situated
New Zealand as number one for ‘ease
as it is between Asia, Australia and
of doing business’ in its 2017 report.
the US – affords it clear advantages in
From the literal ease of getting around
global connectivity, plus it’s renowned
our walkable cities to our reputation
for a strong culture of innovation and
for being welcoming hosts, we’re well
investment. Have you ever wondered
known for helping organisers create
what the egg beater, the jet pack
delegate experiences that exceed
and the disposable syringe have in
expectations.”
common? They were all conceived
What’s more – with nearly 72,000
and developed by talented Kiwis
international delegates touching down
highlighting the nation’s can-do
in the country for a business event in
attitude and initiative.
2017, it must be doing something right.
So, if the boss is doing business in
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represents
an increase of
New
Zealand, they should be prepared
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