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An event not to miss: New Zealand industry leaders discuss property investment opportunities

The coronavirus pandemic has continued to intensify downward pressure on the global economy. Governments, businesses and organisations worldwide have found it essential to strengthen their analysis of international economic conditions and develop targeted policies and measures promptly. NEXT Salon was created in response.

Scheduled for 27 August, salon number 8 of 2020 will explore the theme “New Zealand property development and economic growth opportunities”, bringing property industry experts from China and New Zealand together for an interactive online salon.

The salon is organised by the International Outlook Federation, China Economic Net (Zhongjing Cloud) and the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association. Supporting organisers are the Belt and Road Service Centre of the Jiangxi Provincial Federation of Industry and Commerce, the Shandong International Chamber of Commerce for Cultural Industries, Lianggu Yilu (Beijing) Technology Development Co., Ltd., the Hubei Technology Market Association and YIJU New Zealand.

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Background:

NEXT Salon

Primarily delivered as online salons, the programme uses innovative technology to facilitate global trade communication. It aims to balance pandemic prevention and control with international economic and trade cooperation, making it easier for businesspeople across countries and sectors to communicate while observing prevention measures. It promotes cooperation to keep international supply and industrial chains operating smoothly, explores approaches to investment attraction and exhibition services, and supports the normal conduct of economic and trade activities.

The first season comprises 10 planned sessions addressing current issues of interest to industries worldwide. Internationally renowned leaders from government, business and academia will be invited to provide businesses in relevant sectors with public-interest services including training, consultation, industry information analysis, global market connections, policy interpretation and information sharing.

 

Time: Thursday 27 August 2020, 2:00–3:30 pm New Zealand time (10:00–11:30 am Beijing time)

(Chinese–English interpretation will be provided throughout the event.)

 

Participants:

  • Keynote speakers
  1. Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson, New Zealand
  2. Bindi Norwell, Chief Executive of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ)
  • Guest moderator

Frank Xu, Executive Chair of the International Outlook Federation’s New Zealand Property Expert Committee and President of the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association

  • Discussion panellists
  1. Dr Ben Chen, New Zealand Regional President of property developer Risland
  2. Jin Bo, President of the Tsinghua Real Estate Presidents’ Chamber of Commerce (Beijing, China)
  3. Ed Smithies, barrister at Lane Neave, one of New Zealand’s largest law firms

 

Introducing the keynote speakers:

Peter Thompson

Peter began working in the rental department at the Otahuhu branch of his family business, Barfoot & Thompson, in 1981. He subsequently held a range of sales, administration and management roles within the company. He was appointed a director of New Zealand’s largest real estate company in 1997 and became Managing Director in 2005. He also currently serves on the boards of industry portal realestate.co.nz and the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. Peter is regarded as a leading spokesperson for New Zealand’s real estate industry and is committed to enhancing the image of real estate agencies.

 

Bindi Norwell

A strategic business leader, Bindi has extensive experience across property, professional services, telecommunications and aviation. She is currently Chief Executive of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ). Through the institute, she engages with government and policymakers on major issues affecting the property industry, provides wide-ranging market commentary and drives industry progress and innovation. She is regarded as a trusted voice in the media. Bindi has held senior strategy and commercial roles in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom.

 

Discussion topics:

Participants will explore New Zealand’s property development prospects and investment opportunities comprehensively through the following topics.

  • The past performance and current state of New Zealand’s property market;
  • Future trends in New Zealand’s property market and analysis of its strongest sectors;
  • Experience of investing in New Zealand’s property market;
  • An explanation of New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Act (OIA) and investment categories under immigration policy;
  • What makes New Zealand property attractive to Chinese investors, and how to attract more investment.

 

How to attend:

Watch on mobile: http://tv.cloud.ce.cn/live.php?id=25800

Watch on a computer: http://tv.cloud.ce.cn/live_watch.php?id=25800