The People's Republic of China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which keeps on improving. This collaborative association has grown to become one of New Zealand's strongest and most important international relationships.
Council has set two very clear objectives; create more jobs and promote the district. The opportunity that China presents for the South Waikato as both an investor and export market has great potential.
"With this in mind, on Friday 13 September, Mayor Sinclair and I had the privilege of meeting with the Chinese Consul-General Niu Qingbao at the Consulate in Auckland to discuss the South Waikato and present investment opportunities available in our district," said Council's Chief Executive Craig Hobbs. "The opportunity to meet was very much down to Mayor Sinclair's experience and mana as well as his drive to champion the South Waikato and seek out all opportunities for our residents and local businesses."
"We presented potential investment opportunities within the District related to dairy, agriculture, forestry and tourism," said Mayor Sinclair. "Consul-General Niu was very impressed with our natural and economic resources; our central location with road, rail and port links; our willing and able labour force and affordable housing. He committed to passing the information that we left to interested investors in China and was positive it would be well received and considered."
