2010 Review

The Kiwi Chamber2010 Review

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§ Page 3: Rugby legend visits Korea§ Page 4: Seoul mayor’s foreign investment advisor to leave Korea§ Page 5: Moments of the Lest We For Got party§ Page 6: New Zealand PM Key: ‘Aim to finalize FTA between Korea and New Zealand’§ Page 7: Koreans and Kiwis talk trade다가오는 행사§ Page 8: Friday night Hui§ Page 9: Kiwi Young Leaders: Leadership Team & Project Import § Page 10:Wine event§ Page 11: Crossword Puzzle

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GoldGold SponsorsSponsorsFee: KRW 5 millionGold Sponsorship provides for up to 3 free memberships. All nominated members of the sponsoring Corporation are entitled to voting rights at the Annual General Meeting and all other meetings where voting is required, are welcome to attend all Kiwi Chamber activities free of charge. A corporate logo will be included on all Chamber printed literature, the website and event banner. The Corporation may nominate one representative member who will be eligible to stand for an elected position on the Board of Directors of The Kiwi Chamber.

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2010 Review

Contents:

지난 행사

§ Page 3: Rugby legend visits Korea§ Page 4: Seoul mayor’s foreign investment advisor to leave Korea§ Page 5: Moments of the Lest We For Got party§ Page 6: New Zealand PM Key: ‘Aim to finalize FTA between Korea and New Zealand’§ Page 7: Koreans and Kiwis talk trade다가오는 행사§ Page 8: Friday night Hui§ Page 9: Kiwi Young Leaders: Leadership Team & Project Import § Page 10:Wine event§ Page 11: Crossword Puzzle

GoldGold SponsorsSponsorsFee: KRW 5 millionGold Sponsorship provides for up to 3 free memberships. All nominated members of the sponsoring Corporation are entitled to voting rights at the Annual General Meeting and all other meetings where voting is required, are welcome to attend all Kiwi Chamber activities free of charge. A corporate logo will be included on all Chamber printed literature, the website and event banner. The Corporation may nominate one representative member who will be eligible to stand for an elected position on the Board of Directors of The Kiwi Chamber.

SilverSilver SponsorsSponsorsFee: KRW 2 millionSilver Sponsorship provides for up to 2 free memberships. All nominated members of the sponsoring Corporation are entitled to voting rights at the Annual General Meeting and all other meetings where voting is required, are welcome to attend all Kiwi Chamber activities free of charge. A corporate logo will be included on all Chamber printed literature, the website and event banner. The Corporation may nominate one representative member who will be eligible to stand for an elected position on the Board of Directors of The Kiwi Chamber.

General Corporate MembershipGeneral Corporate MembershipFee: KRW 250,000 for 3Corporate membership is for companies and organizations with more than two members of The Kiwi Chamber. The costs is be calculated on the number of members at the Individual membership cost less KRW 100,000 for the group annually. All nominated members of the Corporation are entitled to voting rights at the Annual General Meeting and all other meetings where voting is required, and are welcome to attend all Kiwi Chamber activities. A corporate logo will be included on the Chamber’s website.

The Corporation may nominate one representative member who will be eligible to stand for an elected position on the Board of Directors of The Kiwi Chamber.

Individual Individual MembershipMembershipFee: KRW 100,000Individual membership costs an annual fee of 100,000 won. Individual members are entitled to voting rights at the Annual General Meeting and all other meetings where voting is required, are welcome to attend all Kiwi Chamber activities, and are eligible to stand for an elected position on the Board of Directors of The Kiwi Chamber.

Rugby Legend Visits Korea

speak at the Kiwi Chamber (New Zealand Chamber of Commerce) — spent an evening at Seoul Foreign School teaching the Survivor’s and the Colts, their youth team, a few tips.“(The Kiwi Chamber) asked me to come over and speak tomorrow night at the dinner and they said will I be available to coach kids, and I think it’s fantastic, this is the grass roots,” Kirwan said last Wednesday.For rugby fans, New Zealander Kirwan is a legend. He was one of the youngest ever players to appear for the national team, the All Blacks, playing his first match at 19.He is a rugby legend, perhaps best remembered for the 1987 world cup, which the All Blacks won, where he ran the entire field to score a try.

It may come as a surprise to fans, but throughout his All Black career Kirwan suffered from depression. Having recovered, he has become a spokesperson for depression awareness and recovery, working with New Zealand’s Ministry of Health by starring in a series of commercials on the subject.Seoul Survivors’ player and Colts coach Dan Grover —watching from the sidelines due to a broken leg from last season — was awed by the Rugby veteran.“He’s a big deal, he is a very big deal,” Grover said. “This is the man that won the 1987 World Cup with New Zealand, the only World Cup that New Zealand has ever won.“I have never had a session with a guy as senior as this.”Although the Survivors hav

e trained a few times this year, bad weather and pitch conditions have prevented regular sessions.“The (Survivors) have been training for a couple of weeks but it’s been very cold, so the seniors can’t really train on the hard ground,” he said. “There has only been 45 hours worth of training going on, it’s been pretty weak.” For the younger side, the session with Kirwan marked the beginning of their year. “The colts get started after this,” Grover said, “It’s a fantastic way to kick it off and we’re very lucky to have a guy like this.”Whilst at Seoul Foreign School, Kirwan also found time to coach some students, age 10 to 14, on the basics.“(This) is where the footy starts. I like giving out coaching to kids,” Kirwan said.

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February 23, 2010Korea Times

Most rugby teams kick off the season with a friendly and some regular training sessions. Local team Seoul Survivors Rugby Football Club has begun its year with something a bit more special.Last Wednesday, rugby legend John Kirwan — in Korea to

speak at the Kiwi Chamber (New Zealand Chamber of Commerce) — spent an evening at Seoul Foreign School teaching the Survivor’s and the Colts, their youth team, a few tips.“(The Kiwi Chamber) asked me to come over and speak tomorrow night at the dinner and they said will I be available to coach kids, and I think it’s fantastic, this is the grass roots,” Kirwan said last Wednesday.For rugby fans, New Zealander Kirwan is a legend. He was one of the youngest ever players to appear for the national team, the All Blacks, playing his first match at 19.He is a rugby legend, perhaps best remembered for the 1987 world cup, which the All Blacks won, where he ran the entire field to score a try.

It may come as a surprise to fans, but throughout his All Black career Kirwan suffered from depression. Having recovered, he has become a spokesperson for depression awareness and recovery, working with New Zealand’s Ministry of Health by starring in a series of commercials on the subject.Seoul Survivors’ player and Colts coach Dan Grover —watching from the sidelines due to a broken leg from last season — was awed by the Rugby veteran.“He’s a big deal, he is a very big deal,” Grover said. “This is the man that won the 1987 World Cup with New Zealand, the only World Cup that New Zealand has ever won.“I have never had a session with a guy as senior as this.”Although the Survivors hav

e trained a few times this year, bad weather and pitch conditions have prevented regular sessions.“The (Survivors) have been training for a couple of weeks but it’s been very cold, so the seniors can’t really train on the hard ground,” he said. “There has only been 45 hours worth of training going on, it’s been pretty weak.” For the younger side, the session with Kirwan marked the beginning of their year. “The colts get started after this,” Grover said, “It’s a fantastic way to kick it off and we’re very lucky to have a guy like this.”Whilst at Seoul Foreign School, Kirwan also found time to coach some students, age 10 to 14, on the basics.“(This) is where the footy starts. I like giving out coaching to kids,” Kirwan said.

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Thursday evening Kirwan spoke at the Kiwi Chamber. When he took to the podium he spoke not only about his extensive rugby career, but also about his turbulent personal life.Kirwan managed to involve the crowd — 180 strong, including ambassadors, bankers, businessmen and rugby players — in some motivational exercises, including dancing and hugging.Accompanying the event was an auction of John Kirwan-signed and All Black memorabilia. All items were sold, raising roughly 4.5 million won, proceeds are being used to help foster the development of rugby for foreign children in Korea.

Kirwan is the current head coach of the Japanese national rugby team. He says that he hopes to win the 2010 Asia Cup of Nations because it is also the qualifier for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

The Asia Cup of Nations was inaugurated in 2008, Japan has won the event both times — last year included South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan and Singapore.Previously the coach of the Italian national side, Kirwan has an Italian wife who lives in Italy with their three children. With his work in Japan, Kirwan is routinely traveling. “I do 10 days in Japan and

10 days in Italy,” he said. “I commute to work. There’s no traffic though.”When asked about South Korea’s rugby team, Kirwan doled out some advice.“They are pretty physical I think for the Asian teams they are probably the biggest, strongest,” he said. “I think that fitness is going to be important for (South Korea) in playing at a high level.“I think if I was coaching here I would be using their physique making sure they’re fit and strong and play hard football, because they are a lot bigger than the other Asian teams.”jrbreen@koreatimes.co.kr

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Seoul mayor’s foreign investment advisor to leave Korea

May 23, 2010Korea Times By J.R. BreenContributing Writer

Les Edwards, the chairman of the Seoul mayor’s foreign investment advisory body and a former chairman of the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Korea, is set to leave Korea after 16 years.A well-known figure in the expatriate business community, Edwards, 56, is an advertising professional. He was chairman of the Kiwi Cham

ber, as it is known, or 18 months from its founding in 2008 until earlier this year. He leav

es Korea next month.“I am both excited and sad, it has been a really nice time,” Edwards said. “I met my wife here, we got married here, our kids were born here. But I am excited to start a second career and second part of my life in New Zealand.”The Kiwi Chamber and Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AustchamKorea) jointly hosted a farewell dinner for Edwards Tuesday at the Grand Hyatt Seoul under the theme “Lest We Forget.”

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The event was set to feature a mock debate on the motion that Edwards should be allowed to leave, with friends debating the for and against arguments.“I am delighted and honoured that the chambers would host a farewell dinner for me and my wife,” he said.Originally from New Zealand, Edwards has not lived in the country for 35 years, but will return to Nelson, the town where he was born.“In my mid 50s, it is the perfect time to go back and start a career,” Edwards said. “I am excited to try and see what business I can develop between New Zealand and Korea.”Beyond his work duties, Edwards has tirelessly volunteere

d his time to make Korea a friendlier business and social environment.Edwards was a founding member and chairman of the now- defunct Australia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ANZCCK). As the chairman of the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Foreign Investment Advisory Council (FIAC), Edwards has worked closely with current Mayor Oh Se-hoon and former mayor and now President Lee Myung-bak.He was made an honorary citizen of Seoul in 2006.Edwards, widely known as one of the more colourful characters of the expat business scene, was clearly popular among his colleagues.

“Les is extremely creative with a unique vision,” said Chris Callen, successor chairman of the Kiwi Chamber. “It has been an exciting ride working together with him.“He is an incredible asset to New Zealand Incorporated and his energy and drive will be missed.”“It’s been a distinct pleasure to work with Les for the last 10 years,” Sean Rodrigues, chairman of Austcham said. “He has singlehandedly made life more enjoyable for us expats who make Korea our home. We wish him and his family all the best back in New Zealand.”jrbreen@koreatimes.co.kr

Moments of the Lest We For Got partyMoments of the Lest We For Got party

Les Edwards

Les Edwards was The Chairman of the Kiwi Chamber in Korea, from November 2008 to April 2010. After he founded on November 19, 2008, The Kiwi Chamber has enjoyed the full support of the NZ diplomatic and business communities, and has contributed to furthering two-way trade relations and supporting the FTA negotiations between our two countries. Highlights in The Kiwi Chambers first year included hosting NZ parliamentarians, the Minister for Trade, Tim Groser, and NZ’s first Korean born Member of Parliament, Ms. Melissa Lee. We also hosted the inaugural public speech by the new NZ Ambassador to Korea, Richard Mann.Also, as a chairman of The Kiwi Chamber, he hosted a NZ Wine consumer event in Oct 2009, where over 200 guests tasted premium wines from 25 NZ wineries. In addition, In Feb 2010 we hosted a Rugby Evening with John Kirwan, legendary NZ sportsman and public spokesperson for depression awareness.The Kiwi Chamber has also been actively engaged in forging personal relationships by hosting various social networking functions.

New Zealand PM Key: ‘Aim to finalize FTA between

Korea and New Zealand’

highly complementary, and New Zealand is really not competing with domestic producers here in Korea, but more with the other markets who are likely to sign a free trade agreement with Korea, namely the United States, the European Union and Australia," said Prime Minister Key. “The FTA will offer immense opportunities and shape a bright economic relationship between our two countries like the New-Zealand China FTA case.”

July 5, 2010Yonhap News Agency

John Key, Prime Minister of NewZealand, addresses a breakfast meetinghosted by The New Zealand Chamber ofCommerce in Korea on Monday, July 5 atthe Grand Hyatt Hotel.

During the breakfast speech, NewZealand PM Key said that his visit’s aimis to finalize the FTA between Korea andNew Zealand. “Our trade relationship is

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highly complementary, and New Zealand is really not competing with domestic producers here in Korea, but more with the other markets who are likely to sign a free trade agreement with Korea, namely the United States, the European Union and Australia," said Prime Minister Key. “The FTA will offer immense opportunities and shape a bright economic relationship between our two countries like the New-Zealand China FTA case.”

July 5, 2010Yonhap News Agency

John Key, Prime Minister of NewZealand, addresses a breakfast meetinghosted by The New Zealand Chamber ofCommerce in Korea on Monday, July 5 atthe Grand Hyatt Hotel.

During the breakfast speech, NewZealand PM Key said that his visit’s aimis to finalize the FTA between Korea andNew Zealand. “Our trade relationship is

Koreans and Kiwis talk trade

Zealand held a summit at the Blue Houseyesterday and discussed a wide range ofbilateral and regional topics, thepresidential office said.”The two leaders agreed, based on mutualinterests, to promote cooperation in thefields of energy and natural resources,” ajoint press statement issued after thesummit said. “They also welcomed anexpansion of bilateral cooperation in thefield of infrastructure, including broadband.”In April, New Zealand announced amassive investment to upgrade itstelecommunication infrastructure with theaim of providing broadband access to 75percent of the population within 10 years.Korean companies have sought toparticipate in the project.A deal to liberalize bilateral trade was alsodiscussed by Lee and Key.“The two leaders discussed progress in thenegotiations on a Korea-New Zealand FreeTrade Agreement,” the statement said.“They reaffirmed their expectation toconclude the Korea-New Zealand FTA asearly as possible. Both recognized themutual benefits in working closely togethertowards enhanced trade and economic linksand the opportunities existing for new tradein both directions.”

Ahead of the summit, the New Zealandleader also promoted the free trade deal tobusinessmen of the two countries. In abreakfast meeting yesterday hosted by theNew Zealand Chamber of Commerce inKorea, known as the Kiwi Chamber, Keysaid the four rounds of negotiations so farhad been successful.“Korea is the seventh largest export marketfor New Zealand,” said Key. “A largenumber of Koreans come to New Zealandto study and visit. We thought about whatwe can ultimately do to grow New Zealand.We signed the FTA with Malaysia, Aseannations, and we were the first developedcountry to sign the FTA with China.”For the deal with Korea, Key said he seeseven more opportunities.“We see Korea as an important market.We’ve been friends for a long time and wesee great things here. We see quite a lot ofopportunities. Not just big name companieslike Samsung, LG, and Hyundai, but forother sectors such as telecommunications.”On concerns of the impact the FTA mayhave on Korea’s agricultural market, Keysaid New Zealand doesn’t want to competewith Korea’s main products, such as riceand beef. “And we can see the hugestrength of the Korean economy,” he said.

July 6, 2010JoonAng Daily

Leaders of Korea and New Zealand vowed yesterday to deepen the countries’ economic cooperation particularly in the fields of energy, natural resources and infrastructure development. President Lee Myung-bak and Prime Minister John Key of NewZealand held a summit at the Blue Houseyesterday and discussed a wide range ofbilateral and regional topics, thepresidential office said.”The two leaders agreed, based on mutualinterests, to promote cooperation in thefields of energy and natural resources,” ajoint press statement issued after thesummit said. “They also welcomed anexpansion of bilateral cooperation in thefield of infrastructure, including broadband.”In April, New Zealand announced amassive investment to upgrade itstelecommunication infrastructure with theaim of providing broadband access to 75percent of the population within 10 years.Korean companies have sought toparticipate in the project.A deal to liberalize bilateral trade was alsodiscussed by Lee and Key.“The two leaders discussed progress in thenegotiations on a Korea-New Zealand FreeTrade Agreement,” the statement said.“They reaffirmed their expectation toconclude the Korea-New Zealand FTA asearly as possible. Both recognized themutual benefits in working closely togethertowards enhanced trade and economic linksand the opportunities existing for new tradein both directions.”

Ahead of the summit, the New Zealandleader also promoted the free trade deal tobusinessmen of the two countries. In abreakfast meeting yesterday hosted by theNew Zealand Chamber of Commerce inKorea, known as the Kiwi Chamber, Keysaid the four rounds of negotiations so farhad been successful.“Korea is the seventh largest export marketfor New Zealand,” said Key. “A largenumber of Koreans come to New Zealandto study and visit. We thought about whatwe can ultimately do to grow New Zealand.We signed the FTA with Malaysia, Aseannations, and we were the first developedcountry to sign the FTA with China.”For the deal with Korea, Key said he seeseven more opportunities.“We see Korea as an important market.We’ve been friends for a long time and wesee great things here. We see quite a lot ofopportunities. Not just big name companieslike Samsung, LG, and Hyundai, but forother sectors such as telecommunications.”On concerns of the impact the FTA mayhave on Korea’s agricultural market, Keysaid New Zealand doesn’t want to competewith Korea’s main products, such as riceand beef. “And we can see the hugestrength of the Korean economy,” he said.

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Friday night Hui

Monthly Monthly Kiwi Chamber Friday Night Kiwi Chamber Friday Night HuiHui, which , which is a social gathering of the Kiwi community is a social gathering of the Kiwi community and friends. and friends. This generally takes place at one of the This generally takes place at one of the premium hotels in Seoul and includes a casual premium hotels in Seoul and includes a casual BBQ or buffet dinner with drink, Kiwi style.BBQ or buffet dinner with drink, Kiwi style.Next Next HuiHui will be held on Sep, Oct, and will be held on Sep, Oct, and Nov~Nov~

Kiwi Young Leaders: Leadership Team & Project Import

Kiwi Young Leaders are seeking members tojoin it’s leadership team.We are having a Leadership Team meeting onAugust 1st. See below for more information.Here are some of the roles that the leadershipteam will oversee:Events planning, Seminar planning, Project coordination – inaddition each specific project will need a specific leader Website/ online presence, Newsletter, Promotion/advertising for the group, Korean members, Treasurer, Secretary/Communications role, Offshore organisations liaison –starting a dialogue with organisations in NZ,Onshore organisations liaison – working withorganisations in Korea eg teachers organisations, NZTE, Korean companiesProject Import is a Kiwi Young Leaders project for members that want to explore importing into Korea from New Zealand.

Kiwi Young Leaders are seeking members tojoin it’s leadership team.We are having a Leadership Team meeting onAugust 1st. See below for more information.Here are some of the roles that the leadershipteam will oversee:Events planning, Seminar planning, Project coordination – inaddition each specific project will need a specific leader Website/ online presence, Newsletter, Promotion/advertising for the group, Korean members, Treasurer, Secretary/Communications role, Offshore organisations liaison –starting a dialogue with organisations in NZ,Onshore organisations liaison – working withorganisations in Korea eg teachers organisations, NZTE, Korean companiesProject Import is a Kiwi Young Leaders project for members that want to explore importing into Korea from New Zealand.Here you can find out more regarding Project Import, details for team meetings and and the latest updates.

UpdatesWe have just started Project Import so we arelooking for interested members. If you want to participate in the project or want more information then email kiwi.young.leaders@gmail.com. We are having our first Project Meetingon August 1st. Details below.More about Project ImportProject Import provides a framework and support for members to learn more about the importing process.For committed members the end result is a case study of how to import a specific New Zealand product into Korea. Knowledge that could then be used practically, for instance bringing a small amount of a product into Korea.Members benefit from participating in ProjectImport through: Interaction with individuals

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and organisations with import experience,meeting other individuals interested in trade opportunities, learning the customs processes, learning customs requirements for various New Zealand products, and learning thesteps a product takes from New Zealand toKorea.Exposure to the government organisations (New Zealand and Korean) that oversee import and exportResearching the costs of importing, in particular the effect of duties and taxes.If you are interested in this project email kiwi.young.leaders@gmail.com

August 1st Leadership Team MeetingWe will be holding a meeting for interested

people to learn more about getting involvedin leading Kiwi Young Leaders.A chance for members to put their names forward for a leadership position within the organisation and find out what would be required. The meeting will start on Sunday, August 1st at 3.30pm, Sam Ryan’s – Itaewon, Seoul. Please RSVP to kiwi.young.leaders@gmail.com and if you cannot come at that time but are still interested, then please emailus and we will send you the information online and update you regarding the meeting.Also note that we will have the Import Project Meeting before this and you are welcome to attend both.

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