Welcome to Issue Three of the Shanghai 2010 Expo Newsletter. In this newsletter you will find:

    * Update on the project
    * Project Management
    * Structure of the project team
    * Shanghai 2010 Expo information update
    * Q & A


Update on Project

What have we done so far?

1. Story Inc visited to Hawke’s Bay 2 days recently, and took some shots for the NZ 
    Pavilion at Shanghai 2010 Expo.
2. We made a choice of Hawke’s Bay chef; the plan is that he will work with the NZ
   caterer during Hawke’s Bay week, and will also work in New Zealand Centre.  
3. We have organised a dinner with Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s sister city – Xuzhou
    at the first day of Hawke’s Bay week.
4. We have invited each company to work with the others in their sector under a host
   company lead.
5. We are seeking more activities in NZ central.
6. We are working on an electronic banner for Hawke’s Bay Companies to use to
    promote Shanghai 2010 Expo.


Themes and Hosts already confirmed:

Fri 13th August: Local Government – Venture Hawke’s Bay

Sat 14th August: Tourism sector – Venture Hawke’s Bay

Sun 15th August: Food & Beverage – Sileni Estate

Mon 16th August: Specialized Manufacturers - FPG

Tue 17th August: Education – Study HB

Wed 18th August: Wood wool sector – Panpac


Book early to secure your place in Shanghai:

Please ensure that you book early to either attend or have your company represented at Shanghai 2010. If you are interested in this project please let us know, you also can contact your sector hosting company. If you want more details, please contact Sukie at Venture Hawke’s Bay.

Contacts:

Sukie Li – Project Manager – Venture Hawke’s Bay
Phone: 06 833 5886
Cell:     027 295 8363
Email:  sukiel@venturehawkesbay.co.nz

 
Murray Painter – Chair – Export Hawke’s Bay
Phone: 06 650 0705
Cell:     021 483 785
Email:  murray@gogroup.co.nz

 

Project Management

Venture Hawke’s Bay is the Project Manager in conjunction with companies and individuals that wish to be involved in the Expo.

 

Sukie Li – Project Manager – Venture Hawke’s Bay
Phone: 06 833 5886
Cell:     027 295 8363
Email:  sukiel@venturehawkesbay.co.nz

Project Team
Chairman – Export Hawke’s Bay – Murray Painter

Local Government (13/Aug)
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council – Mike Adye

Tourism (14/Aug)
Venture Hawke's Bay - Michael Wan

Food & Beverage (15/Aug)
Sileni Estate – Nigel Avery

Specialised Manufacturing (16/Aug)
Future Products Group – Robert Darroch

Education (17/Aug)
EIT (Study Hawke’s Bay) – Ian Ritchie / Dan Zhu

Primary Sector (18/Aug)
Pan Pac – Don Johnson
Progressive Leathers – Bruce Reay

NZTE is also involved via the Regional Office – Elizabeth McMaster

 

Question & Answer

Q: How much has been funded by government to built NZ pavilion in Shanghai
    Expo?
A: $30 million has been funded by government.

 

Q: How many people expected to visit New Zealand Pavilion over the Expo’s
     six-months?
A: 40,000 people a day, mostly from China.

Q: What is the theme of the NZ pavilion at Shanghai 2010 Expo
A: Cities of nature, living between land and sky. Oceania month is August.


Q: What does NZ pavilion design include?
A: Its design includes a floating glass Perspex canopy and a roof-top garden. The
    middle of the garden will feature a Rotorua-style geyser and thermal garden, and
    plants will vary from those found in New Zealand’s mountainous regions to
    coastal plants.

Q: How many people can fit in VIP area at NZ Pavilion?
A: VIP function area: cocktail functions for 100 people, sit down dining for up to 40
    people,Seminars, exhibitions, presentations. Guests can be served tasting plates,
    lunch or dinner.
    VIP Formal Dining: VIP dining or meeting for 12 people, guest hospitality,
    presentation, meetings.
    VIP access to Visitor Experience: As part of VIP hospitality packages, and to
    avoid  long queues, VIP access to the New Zealand pavilion Visitor Experience
    will be provided.

 
Q: How many countries and international organisations taking part Shanghai 2010
    Expo?
A: Around 191 countries and 50 international organisations taking part.

 
Q: Where can I find a website with more information?
A: You can go to Export Hawke’s Bay website to have a look some information
    regarding Hawke’s Bay activities for Shanghai 2010 Expo.
    You also can go to Shanghai 2010 World Expo official website (English Version)
    to have a look.

 
Q: What opportunities are there, if we participate with the region during Hawke’s
     Bay week at Shanghai Expo?
A: You can take your business partner have a casual chat and formal lunch or
    dinner in NZ Pavilion VIP area when your sector is hosting their day. You also can
    meet with your potential business partner to discuss details about your future
    relationship. Guests do not need to queue. There is no cost

 
Q: What we can do during the rest of days of Hawke’s Bay week?
A: You can take your business partner to NZ central, for further discussion. You can
    also show your products in NZ central, or have a formal meeting in NZ central.
    You can go through with other sector companies to visit their business partner’s
    company in China. This includes tastings, meetings, product displays and
    demonstrations – there is a charge for this.

 
Q: Do I need to be export to China to participate?
A: No. We have organised this regional event to provide an opportunity for all
    Hawke’s Bay companies interested in China or active in China to participate.

 
Shanghai 2010 Expo information update

Meeting has Expo submission underway
URL: http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20091128/000001.htm

Expo food must meet Olympic safety standard
URL: http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20091129/000001.htm

Australia to premier their Expo documentary
URL: http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20091128/000002.htm



Warm Regards

Sukie Li