22 October 2025
Charting a China course in 2025: Balancing opportunity and risk
With China continuing to play a critical role in New Zealand’s trade, education, and tourism sectors, governance in this space demands both insight and agility. Last nights roundtable discussion brought together directors and business leaders from across Southland to explore the evolving dynamics of the NZ–China relationship and the strategic considerations it presents for boards in 2025 and beyond.
Hosted in partnership with the Institute of Directors and Export Southland, this engaging and thought-provoking session was led by two highly experienced speakers:
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Alistair Crozier, Executive Director of the New Zealand China Council, shared his diplomatic and business perspectives on China’s shifting economic, demographic, and geopolitical landscape.
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Jeff Grant, Southland-based director and IoD committee member, brought his experience to the conversation, highlighting key governance challenges and opportunities specific to the southern business environment.
Thank you to all who joined us for this timely and insightful discussion. Events like these underscore the value of local dialogue on global issues.
