Events

LANZBC Meet-Up - Hamilton

Wed, 6 May, 2026 5:00 PM — 6:30 PM
The Bank Bar and Brasserie - 117 Victoria Street, Hamilton CBD, Hamilton 3204

LANZBC Meet-Up - Hamilton

LANZBC Meet-Ups are a space for members to connect in a relaxed and informal environment, strengthen relationships, exchange ideas, and stay engaged.

Join us, have a conversation, make a new connection, share some insights.

Please note that attendees are responsible for their own food and drink expenses.

LANZBC Monthly Meet-Up - Auckland

Thu, 14 May, 2026 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM
Sunset Rooftop Bar - 63-67 Nelson Street, Top Floor, Sudima Hotel, Auckland City,

Monthly Meet-Ups for Members

Our monthly Auckland LANZBC Meet-Ups are a space for members to connect in a relaxed and informal environment, strengthen relationships, exchange ideas, and stay engaged.

Join us, have a conversation, make a new connection, share some insights.

New Zealand Tech Companies Scaling into Latin America

Thu, 21 May, 2026 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Webinar

Latin America is a large and fast-evolving market, with over 640 million people and a rapidly expanding middle class. 

It is a region where technology-enabled growth is increasingly central to business performance, driven by strong demand for digital tools and data-driven solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and operational performance.

For New Zealand technology companies, Latin America represents a significant but still underexplored opportunity, with many industries actively seeking applied, high-value solutions for complex, real-world challenges.

As part of TechWeek, this session focuses on New Zealand technology companies operating in Latin America and the conditions, challenges, and growth pathways they are experiencing across the region.

Why attend

This session brings together New Zealand business leaders who are already active and succeeding in the region. Through their experience on the ground, they will share how they have entered and scaled in Latin American markets, what opportunities they identified, and what it really takes to succeed in a region known for its scale, complexity, and diversity.

Investment between Costa Rica and New Zealand

Fri, 29 May, 2026 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM
Webinar

Join the Webinar: Investment Between Costa Rica and New Zealand

Why attend

Gain first-hand insights into Costa Rica’s trade and investment priorities and understand practical opportunities for New Zealand businesses in a high-value and growing market.

Learn how key agreements such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), and the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS) are shaping market access and collaboration.

Hear directly from senior representatives and identify concrete pathways to engage, export, and invest in Costa Rica and the wider region.

LANZBC at Fieldays: From Opportunity to Scale: NZ & Latin American Agribusiness

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 10:30 AM — 12:30 PM
Fieldays - New Zealand International Business Centre

What are the real opportunities and pathways to scale agribusiness between New Zealand and Latin America?

Why attend

Gain a clear understanding of where the real opportunities in agribusiness between New Zealand and Latin America are emerging through first-hand insights from recent engagement in the region. The session provides practical perspectives on what it takes to work across both markets, how partnerships are formed in practice, and what is shaping activity between the two regions today.

Date: 10 June

Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm

          10.30am - Welcome Coffee

          11.00am to 12.30pm - Business Panel

Venue: Fieldays - New Zealand International Business Centre

Opportunities in Latin America: Insights from New Zealand’s Ministerial Delegation

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM

Join us for the insights from New Zealand's recent ministerial and trade delegation to Latin America.

This session brings together government, trade, research, and innovation leaders to share what they experienced on the ground, what they learned, and how it is shaping New Zealand's engagement with the region.

Hear directly from the delegation about the opportunities they uncovered, the connections they built, and what it means for your business. A practical, high-value conversation you won't want to miss.

Why attend

Gain a clearer understanding of how government, business, and research perspectives come together in New Zealand’s engagement with Latin America. This session offers practical insights into the realities of the region, the value of trade missions, and where future collaboration and growth may emerge for New Zealand organisations.

Date: 16 June

Time: 09.00am to 10.00am

LANZBC Monthly Meet-Up - Auckland

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM
Sunset Rooftop Bar - 63-67 Nelson Street, Top Floor, Sudima Hotel, Auckland City,

Monthly Meet-Ups for Members

Our monthly Auckland LANZBC Meet-Ups are a space for members to connect in a relaxed and informal environment, strengthen relationships, exchange ideas, and stay engaged.

Join us, have a conversation, make a new connection, share some insights.

Date: Thursday 25 June

Time: 05.30pm to 7.00pm

Venue: Sunset Rooftop Bar - Sudima Hotel

Address: 63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland City

 Please note this is a self-funded event. Attendees will kindly cover their own costs.

Breakfast with Caroline Bilkey

Tue, 1 Sep, 2026 7:30 AM — 9:30 AM
Auckland Business Chamber - Level 8, 90 Symonds Street Grafton, Auckland 1010 

We are pleased to invite you to a conversation with Ambassador Caroline Bilkey, who has just returned from her second posting in Brazil. 

Caroline is a distinguished New Zealand diplomat, with postings in the Americas, Europe and the Pacific. 

Brazil is the world’s 10th-largest economy, with a population of more than 210 million and a market of significant potential for New Zealand business. 

Event Details

Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Time: 7.30am to 9.30am

Venue: Auckland Business Chamber

Address: Level 8, 90 Symonds Street Grafton, Auckland 1010 

Event Agenda:

7.30am: Registration and networking with a light breakfast

8.00am: Welcome

8.05am: Initial conversation with Caroline Bilkey

8.20am: Q&A from the audience

9.00am: Closing remarks & Networking

9.30am: Event Concludes

Latin America in Focus: Education Trends & Opportunities for New Zealand

Thu, 8 Oct, 2026 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM
Webinar

Latin America offers opportunities for New Zealand education providers, but where should they begin? What are students looking for, how do recruitment partnerships work, and what does it take to build a lasting presence in the region?

Organised in collaboration with Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ), this webinar brings together perspectives from both sides of the Pacific. Our panellists will discuss education trends, student recruitment, English language and higher education pathways, and the practical considerations for New Zealand providers exploring Latin America.

Panellists

• Javiera Visedo, Regional Director Latin America, Education New Zealand

• Lee Waddingham, Academic Manager, English Language Academy, University of Auckland

• Julian Nivia, LATAM Regional Manager, Universities New Zealand

• Alexandre Argenta, President, BELTA (Brazilian Educational & Language Travel Association)

Join us for an informed conversation about the opportunities, relationships and local knowledge that can help New Zealand education providers engage successfully with Latin America.

Event Details

Date: Thuesday, 8 October 2026

Time: 9.00 to 10.00am NZT

Breaking the Code: Lessons from Kiwi Companies Growing in Latin America

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 8:00 AM — 10:00 AM
The Annex - 10 Madden Street, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland Central 1010

Latin America is home to more than 640 million people, growing digital economies and innovation reshaping agriculture, mining, finance and retail, offering significant opportunities for ambitious startups seeking international growth.

We’re proud to be part of Auckland Startup Week, hosting a breakfast panel in collaboration with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE).

Hear from regional experts and award-winning New Zealand business leaders about entering and growing in Latin America. The session explores where the opportunities are, what founders need to know before entering, and lessons from businesses already operating and succeeding in the region, including understanding market requirements and building partnerships on the ground.

Meet our panellists

Stephen Blair | Regional Director for Latin America, NZTE
Based in Brazil, Stephen leads NZTE’s operations and relationships across the region and serves as New Zealand’s Consul-General for the State of São Paulo. He previously served as Trade Commissioner to South Korea and Melbourne. Before joining NZTE, he worked in banking and senior business advisory roles across Australia.

Felipe Rojas | Board Director, LANZBC
Felipe is a business leader and qualified Chilean lawyer with over 15 years of international experience across commercial, legal and innovation roles. He is Global Procurement Ingredients and Innovation Lead at Fonterra and, through his work on our Board, connects New Zealand businesses, startups and investors with opportunities across Latin America.

James Bayly | CEO, Mindhive
James leads Mindhive Global, an AI-powered quality assessment company that turns leather inspection into verified business intelligence through machine vision technology. Under his leadership, Mindhive has grown contracted revenue fourfold in two years and now serves major global leather manufacturers across nine countries.

Mindhive won Startup of the Year and Best AgriTech at the 2025 New Zealand International Business Awards, and Leveraging Investment for International Growth at the 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards.

Matty Blomfield | Co-founder and CEO, Hectre
Matty has grown Hectre into a globally recognised agritech SaaS business over the past decade, leading its expansion into international markets. He brings more than 10 years of entrepreneurial experience and seven years in the agriculture sector.

Hectre was most recently recognised as Hi-Tech Māori Company of the Year and Agritech Company of the Year at the 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards.

Whether you’re actively considering international growth or simply curious about the region’s potential, join us to exchange ideas, gain practical insights and make connections across the New Zealand and Latin American business communities.

A light breakfast will be served on arrival. Stay after the panel for networking with fellow founders, investors and Latin America specialists.

Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026
Time: 8.00am to 10.00am
Business panel: 8.15am to 9.20am
Venue: The Annex
Address: 10 Madden Street, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland Central 1010 
Register HERE