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FIRST SBANZ AGM HELD ON 7TH MARCH 2025

SBANZ has conducted their first AGM on 7th March 2025 held at the meeting room of Auckland Business Chamber. It was attended by most founding members and two proxy nominations ( Hillman Ang And Sunil ) made to me. The following executive members were successfully nominated and appointed :- Tan Eng Wan – President Fay […]

Sustainable Energy Investments Event [7 March 2025]

Last Friday’s (7 March 2025) networking event held at Auckland Business Chamber was a success! SBANZ would like to thank H.E. Mr. William Tan (Singapore High Commissioner New Zealand and Advisor to SBANZ) and Simon Bridges (CEO of Auckland Business Chamber) for gracing the occasion. The audience had a more in sightful view of the […]

Energy Action Plan Launched to Tackle New Zealand’s Energy Crisis

The Northern Infrastructure Forum and the Auckland Business Chamber have officially launched their Energy Action Plan, a strategic initiative aimed at addressing New Zealand’s energy challenges and ensuring reliable, business-friendly energy policies. The plan was developed in response to last year’s energy crisis, which led to business closures, financial hardship for consumers, and signs of de-industrialization. Recognizing the urgent need […]

Welcome Our New Platinum Member to SBANZ!

ProModule Limited – Your Trusted Master Builder At ProModule Limited, we take pride in delivering end-to-end, turn-key construction solutions with quality, reliability, and innovation at our core. Founded in 2017 with just one team member, we’ve grown to a 50-strong workforce, offering expertise in Project Management, Carpentry, Plumbing, Home Maintenance, Painting, Flooring, and Landscaping. Our […]

Breakfast with David Seymour

This morning, Singapore Business Association New Zealand Incorporated (SBANZ) had the privilege of attending a breakfast event with David Seymour, the Minister for Regulation and ACT Party Leader, thanks to an invitation from Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber. With David preparing to step into his role as New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister, […]

Kicking off #SGNZ60 with a series of meaningful bilateral engagements! 🇸🇬🇳🇿

Earlier this year, we welcomed key delegations from Singapore as both nations mark 60 years of diplomatic ties. Highlights included: 🔹 7 Feb – The inaugural Judicial Roundtable, led by Chief Justices Sundaresh Menon and Rt Hon Helen Winkelmann.🔹 10-11 Feb – A visit from Chief of Army MG David Neo, strengthening defence relations.🔹 10-11 Feb – MFA-MFAT consultations advancing the SG-NZ Enhanced Partnership. A […]

✨ Welcoming the Year of the Snake in Style! ✨

Last night, SBANZ had the pleasure of attending the Lunar New Year Dinner organized by the Singapore Club Auckland at the Lobster Palace Restaurant. It was a fantastic evening of festive joy, an amazing 9-course meal, and great company! The event was graced by H.E. Mr. William Tan, who generously sponsored gold-plated orchid bracelets for […]

Investing in the energy transition: Why we chose New Zealand

Author: Conor McCooleInvesting in energy transition and decarbonisation in the Asia Pacific Summary SC Oscar invests in renewable energy and energy transition real assets in Asia Pacific.  We screen investment opportunities by focusing on markets with realistic energy prices and regulation that allow investors to deploy capital and earn fair financial returns. Our first investment […]

New Zealand Launches Invest New Zealand to Boost Foreign Investment

The New Zealand government has introduced Invest New Zealand, a new agency under New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, to drive large-scale FDI initiatives. Inspired by successful global models, it will streamline foreign investment processes, with a focus on banking, fintech, manufacturing, infrastructure, and R&D. Led by Minister Todd McClay, Invest New Zealand aims to enhance productivity, innovation, and attract global investors to fuel economic growth.