Candidate for MP: Greg Fleming wants to see a safer Maungakiekie (Onehunga FM)

Greg Fleming tells Tim McCready about his career in the charitable sector and his vision for a safer Maungakiekie electorate with thriving schools and businesses.

After training as an accountant and dabbling in a few small business ventures, Greg moved into the not-for-profit space where his passion for the institutions of civil society blosomed.

He’s been CEO of Maxim Institute and Parenting Place as well as the instigator and trustee of a raft of other organisations.

 

Candidate for MP: Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan sees our diversity as our strength (Onehunga FM)

Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan tells Tim McCready about her track record in parliament, and what she loves about Onehunga and the wider Maungakiekie electorate.

Priyanca was elected to parliament on the Labour Party list in 2017 and won the Maungakiekie electorate seat in 2020.

Her role as an electorate MP has coincided with being named a cabinet minister, and she currently holds a number of portfolios including Community and Voluntary Sector, and Disability Issues.

 

 

Onehunga FM: Former MP Denise Lee and Councillor Josephine Bartley on the issues that matter for Maungakiekie (Onehunga FM)

Josephine Bartley is the current Councillor for Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, and Denise Lee was formerly the local MP for the Maungakiekie electorate.

Denise and Jo joined Tim McCready to discuss the role of an electorate MP, and the issues that will be important to consider as we vote for our local Maungakiekie Member of Parliament.

Tim will be interviewing the candidates next, so follow Too Much Talk, and share with your neighbour.

 

China Business Summit 2023: Rebuilding tourism and education links

New Zealand’s thriving tourism and export education links with China were heavily impacted during the pandemic years, enduring significant challenges and setbacks. The reopening of borders has seen a remarkable revitalisation of these connections. The return of foreign tourists has been a prominent bright spot for New Zealand’s economy, and there has been a notable increase in study visa approvals, particularly for universities. This panel will share perspectives on the changed landscape, including new strategies adopted to rebuild business, and the inspiring wins and war stories that have emerged along the way, showcasing the resilience and adaptability of the sectors.

  • Lisa Li, Managing Director, China Travel Service
  • Grant Webster, Chief Executive, Tourism Holdings
  • Professor Dawn Freshwater, Vice-Chancellor, University of Auckland
  • Dr Wiremu Doherty, Chief Executive, Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi
  • Moderator: Tim McCready

 

China Business Summit 2023: Marketing health, wellness and innovation to China

This session will uncover the strategies, insights, and innovative approaches that have made Comvita and Fonterra leading names in the industry. Speakers will share the intricacies of navigating and innovating for Chinese market and effectively promoting health and wellness to the region.

  • Andy Chen, Regional CEO, APAC, Comvita
  • Justin Dai, Vice President Foodservice, Fonterra Greater China
  • Moderator: Tim McCready

 

China Business Summit 2023: Prize draw

Prize draw courtesy of Air New Zealand with Auckland Business Chamber’s Live and Digital events coordinator Katy Riddell.

 

China Business Summit 2023: Call to order

MC: Tim McCready

China Business Summit 2023: Summit close

MC: Tim McCready

Future of Consumption (Asia NZ Foundation & Auckland Business Chamber)

FUTURE OF CONSUMPTION – SESSION ONE from Auckland Business Chamber on Vimeo.

FUTURE OF CONSUMPTION – SESSION TWO from Auckland Business Chamber on Vimeo.

 

The future of consumption is constantly evolving, with new technologies and innovative practices transforming the way we consume foods to the sustainable practices we adopt. From sustainability and vertical farming to cell-based cuisine, the future of consumption is full of exciting developments.

To help you stay ahead of the curve and gain valuable insights, you will learn about the impact of sustainability, vertical farming, and cell-based cuisine on the future of food, as well as how these practices are being implemented in the industry.

Join the Asia New Zealand Foundation and the Auckland Business Chamber for two sessions delivered digitally on the 20th of June.  These sessions will take a deep dive into these seismic changes with business leaders from the Asia region to discuss the forces, the opportunities, and the challenges that are shaping the future of consumption.

Project Auckland panel: Simon Bridges, Viv Beck & Mark Thomas

Project Auckland panel: Simon Bridges, Viv Beck & Mark Thomas

NZ Herald’s Tim McCready leads Heart of the City CEO, Viv Beck, Auckland Chamber CEO, Simon Bridges and Committee for Auckland Director, Mark Thomas in a discussion on the pain points plaguing Auckland’s infrastructure.