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The dragon has left its lair — Exporter Magazine

China is marking its stamp on the world as an intellectual property (IP) creator, putting new pressure on New Zealand and the rest of the world to have watertight protection in place before entering...

In the zone — Exporter Magazine

When the Chinese Government creates a ‘zone’ it’s worth taking note particularly, and unusually for China, when it includes the word ‘Free’. The one to watch at the moment is the newly-created Waigaoqiao (pron:...

Tales from Arabia — Exporter Magazine

The view from Stewart Matthews’ St Helier’s apartment out towards Rangitoto on a brisk, but sunny, winter’s day is a sight to behold. It’s a far cry from the hot, energy-sapping days and nights...

Paul’s Ten Commandments — Exporter Magazine

Paul O’Brien admitted he was somewhat apprehensive about revealing his ‘Chinese Ten Commandments’ at a break-out session for this year’s Go Global conference. The former CEO of Easiyo, now consulting to Douglas Manufacturing, wasn’t...

It’s all in the brand — Exporter Magazine

Melissa Stocker had long held ambitions to export her own brand of duvets. Her husband Kevin has manufactured and exported OEM wholesale duvets and underlays for more than 20 years at Princess Wools in...

Exporters enjoy growth spurt — Exporter Magazine

Photo: Adam Ferguson New Zealand’s SME export sector has enjoyed a period of major growth over the last year, with many planning to invest in increasing staff and wages in expectation of another solid...