Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will lead a trade mission to Australia this week as part of the government’s strategy to boost export growth and the return of tourists after Covid-19.
She will be joined by 32 New Zealand business leaders in an itinerary that includes stops in Sydney and Melbourne.
Ardern will address the Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF) and hold formal meetings with Prime Minister Albanese, New South Wales premier Dominic Perrottet and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. She will also meet with tourism leaders and Australian investors.
“This trade mission is one of many steps this Government is taking to reconnect New Zealand with the world while actively strengthening partnerships between government, business and industry,” Ardern said.
The Prime Minister will be accompanied by the Minister for Small Business and Tourism Stuart Nash.
“There are fantastic opportunities for New Zealand exporters – Australia values New Zealand’s high-value, high quality and sustainable offerings, particularly across food, beverage, consumer goods, technology, manufacturing and tourism,” Stuart Nash said.
“Australia is also New Zealand’s largest source of visitors with over 1.55 million visiting our shores in 2019 and contributing over $2.7 billion to the economy. With our borders now open and the removal of pre-departure testing, we’ve created significant opportunities for tourism recovery as we welcome back our Australian friends.”
