Upcoming events

• Cavit & Co Ltd and Constellation Brands New Zealand Ltd showcase

  • When
    20 Jun 2013
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Cavit & Co, 547a Parnell Rd, Parnell, Auckland 1052
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    118

  The evening will showcase a selection of great Californian wines (Robert Mondavi, Ravenswood, Franciscan, Clos du Bois, Simi, Mount Veeder Winery, Primal Roots) in a wonderful environment of latest Ralph Lauren Home, Baker, McGuire, Verellen and Bolier ranges of quality American furniture.

  
  

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• Ernest Bower, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Washington DC

  • When
    27 Jun 2013
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Cliftons, The Majestic Centre, Level 28, 100 Willis Street, Wellington 6011
  • Spaces left
    17

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  Ernest Bower

  Ernest Bower is one of the world’s leading experts on relations between United States and the Pacific and South East Asia regions.  

  At the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC, he is the Senior Advisor and Sumitro Chair for Southeast Asia Studies and co-director and founder of the Pacific Partners Initiative undefined a think-tank forum specifically focused on examining and strengthening relationships between United States, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Island countries.

  Bower has led several initiatives to help define US policy in Southeast Asia including serving as director for the US ASEAN Strategy Commission for 10 years, and as the secretariat of the US ASEAN Eminent Persons Group.

  Mr Bower is also a member of the United States-New Zealand Business Council and has previously visited New Zealand.

  Buffet lunch with refreshments.

  
  

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• July CEO's state of the Boardroom lunch series

  • When
    09 Jul 2013
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Pullman Auckland Hotel
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    10

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• Wellington CEO's state of the Boardroom lunch series

  • When
    24 Jul 2013
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Bolton Hotel, Corner of Bolton and Mowbray Streets, Wellington
  • Spaces left
    10

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• 2013 AmCham-DHL Express Success & Innovations Awards Dinner

  • When
    08 Aug 2013
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    6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Pullman Auckland Hotel, Princes Street, Auckland

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  We invite you to join us celebrating the 14th Annual AmCham-DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards for companies doing business with the USA.

  At our gala dinner we have some special presentations for those who have ensured these awards and AmCham have been a success for the past 45 years.

  The awards honour companies using entrepreneurship and innovation in achieving success in the fast moving, highly competitive U.S market.

  The awards presented this year will be:

  • -          AmCham Supporter of the Year
  • -          Investor of the Year to or from the US
  • -          Importer of the Year from the US
  • -          Exporter of the Year – under NZ$500,000
  • -          Exporter of the Year – NZ$500,001 to NZ$5m
  • -          Exporter of the Year – over NZ$5m

  One of the above will be chosen as the Supreme Winner

  We look forward to a fantastic evening celebrating the success of our winners who continue a proud tradition of partnership with the United States

  Pre-dinner drinks 6.00pm, Seated 6.30 pm

  Dress: Black tie/formal

  MC: David Slack

  
  

  
  

   

   

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• August CEO's state of the Boardroom lunch series

  • When
    20 Aug 2013
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Pullman Auckland Hotel
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    10

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• Business War Games Presented by Matt Tice and Mathieu Liminana, Palladium Group

  • When
    21 Aug 2013
  •  
    7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Hotel TBC
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    100

  'Predicting the Future and Practicing Your Strategy Without Losing Your Job, Your Money or Your Market Position'
  
  Participate in a hands-on, highly interactive experience designed to help you learn how to use war gaming techniques to anticipate the future, understand how the market will respond to your strategy and uncover unforeseen risks that will prevent you from achieving your objectives.
  
  “Without the war game, our strategy would have been a disaster... We were very naive about how our competition, the regulator, and the media would respond to our strategy.”
  - CEO, leading Australian Pharmaceutical Company
  
  According to the second half 2012 AICD Director sentiment index: “overall sentiment about current economic conditions and the economic outlook has fallen dramatically in the last six months…there is growing pessimism across all index segments, which includes economic indicators, business conditions, regulation and government policy”
  
  As conditions worsen the need for robust planning that tests the boundaries of your organisation’s ability to respond to competitive and environmental conditions has never been more important. Traditional planning methods fail to anticipate how the decisions made by the firm or department will be influenced by how others in the market will respond to the firm and each other.
  
  WHAT IS A WAR GAME?
  A war game is a strategic planning technique using a structured analytical exercise in which company leaders play out their plans and strategies in a safe environment to understand how multiple stakeholders will respond to the decisions you make. This requires the role playing of competitors and other industry participants, such as customers, regulators, the media and the firm. The objective of the planning exercise is to understand how to succeed in an uncertain environment.
  
  BENEFITS OF WAR GAMES IN STRATEGIC PLANNING
  War games are being increasingly integrated into the planning process because they offer several clear benefits.
  
  1. Reduced risk
  
  Through a war game the company can test the implications of strategic decisions against market and competitive responses and other unforeseen consequences ahead of their actual occurrence without incurring the financial and personal costs and, possibly, any unfortunate consequences of actually carrying out untested decisions.
  
  2. Expedient and actionable
  
  The war game process is an efficient means of assessing issues, developing options, building consensus, and assigning action items and assignments to individuals or teams. The war game ultimately provides the company specific steps and direction that will allow it to outperform its competition.
  
  3. Objectivity and openness
  
  A war game facilitated by an experienced third-party provides a forum for openly identifying and discussing corporate blind spots or taboos that can lead to unsound decisions. The war game provides an environment where participants can examine their firm’s strategy against likely environment player’s behaviour.
  
  4. Improved strategic vision
  
  The cross-functional or cross-divisional view is often critical in developing deeper insights into competitor capabilities and strategies as well as assessing potential opportunities and threats. In addition, the war game methodology forces the company to factor in the competition’s likely response to their strategies.
  
  5. Predictive analysis
  
  War games are most often intended to answer questions such as how competitors will react to a company’s new product or service or to a change in strategy, or to assess the change in the market resulting from important events such as mergers or the emergence of disruptive technologies. There are numerous examples where war games have predicted likely marketplace events and actions, and gave companies an edge in their ability to respond more quickly than their competition.
  
  WHEN DO YOU NEED A WAR GAME?
  - To model strategic decisions
  - To test a product or project launch plan
  - To evaluate risks and mitigation options
  - To anticipate the evolution of scenarios over time
  - To anticipate competitors response
  - To test assumptions/hypothesis
  
  EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF A WAR GAME
  Learning by doing is part of our philosophy. We invite you to immerse yourself in a real business case, and learn how to leverage war games to minimize your strategic risk.
  
  You and your team will be in the shoes of one of the key industry players. A comprehensive business case will give you some extensive background knowledge about your company and its environment. And you will be ‘fighting ‘all day to take the lead.
  
  You will then capture the key insights, learn how to use war gaming as a powerful strategy execution methodology and understanding the key points of strategy execution.
  
  WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
  Palladium events attract the largest, most prestigious gatherings of executives committed to executing strategy.
  
  This event will be particularly beneficial to:
  - CEO’s
  - Directors of Strategy
  - General Managers
  - Marketing and Sales
  - COO’s
  - Customer Service
  - Board Members
  - Business Development
  
  From large to mid sized organisations in the private, public or government sectors.
  
  The Game: The High-tech industry is shaken by the next generation of products
  
  The High Tech market is moving fast, growing fast, and drives big expectations from clients, media, and shareholders.
  
  An industry leader is about to launch a new game changing product category. Some market stakeholders will see as an opportunity, some others as a threat. How will the company adapt its strategy against market reactions?
  
  Let the games begin!
  
  PRESENTERS:
  Matt Tice, MD Asia-Pacific
  Matt has worked with countless organisations throughout the world to create value through rapid and effective strategy execution. He is a leading advisor to CEOs in the areas of strategy, performance, leadership, innovation and governance. He has worked with many of the world’s leading thinkers including Drs Kaplan and Norton, Jim Collins, James Moore, Francis Goulliart, Venkat Ramaswamy and Dr. Harry Lasker.
  
  Mathieu Liminana, Manager
  Mathieu developed an expertise in strategy execution in Europe and Asia Pacific. He is a specialist in War Game facilitation and enhanced the traditional War Game technique to ensure the perspectives of all stakeholders on the market are taken into consideration to strengthen the strategy and its execution.
  
  ABOUT PALLADIUM GROUP
  Founded by leading management thinkers Dr Robert S. Kaplan and Dr David Norton, the Palladium Group is the global leader in helping clients address their most challenging and pressing Strategy Execution issues. Palladium provides an integrated set of services designed to deliver tangible results and leave lasting capabilities. With offices throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific and a successful track record of over 700 clients, we are dedicated to understanding and addressing the strategic issues unique to the Asia-Pacific region.
  
  Our work with the region’s most influential organizations means we’re uniquely positioned to guide you in each of our six focus areas:
  
  - Strategy Design
  - Operational Performance
  - Leadership for Execution
  - Innovation
  - Strategy Management
  - Risk and Governance
  

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• Craig Heatley - 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year

  • When
    29 Aug 2013
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    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Ernst & Young, Level 9, 2 Takutai Square, Britomart, Auckland

  Craig Heatley

  Heatley set up Rainbow Corporation in the 1980s which had interests in Woolworths supermarkets, entertainment theme parks and property. Rainbow was acquired by Brierley Investments in the late 80's to gain control of Rainbows significant stake in Woolworths. Rainbow shareholders agreed to a stock swap deal worth $500 million, of which Heatley controlled 20%. Heatley was appointed to the Brierley board.

  He then went on to set up Sky Network Television, Famously with a personal investment of only $1, he managed to turn it into New Zealand's only pay TV provider and one of the 10 largest New Zealand companies, whilst still retaining a 15% stake.

  Heatley has since sold his stake in Sky Network Television, and now has diversified interests throughout New Zealand, Asia and the U.S. which include property, infrastructure, equities and aviation. He is also a major player in the New Zealand private equity and currency markets

  A keen avatior he is one of a very few New Zealanders to own their own private jet, a $30m Bombardier Global. He owns several properties in New Zealand (including a private island) and the United States.

  Heatley is a competitive amateur golfer who won the 2003 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach with professional golfer Phil Tataurangi, and the 2004 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship pro-am with professional golfer Fred Couples. He is a member of Augusta National Golf Club and Cypress Point Club.

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• A audience with Mark Adamson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Fletcher Building

  • When
    24 Sep 2013
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA

  Mark Adamson, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
  

  Mark Adamson is the chief executive officer and managing director of Fletcher Building. Prior to his current role, Mark held a number of positions with the Formica Group. He joined the Formica Group in 1998 as chief financial officer of the European division followed by the role of managing director UK and Eire and in 2004 became president of Formica Europe. Mr Adamson was appointed chief executive of Formica Corporation in 2008. Prior to joining Formica Corporation he was financial controller of the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline.

  Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Finance from Northumbria University UK. He is a member of the English Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Institute of Taxation

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• SelectUSA for companies looking at investing and doing business in the USA - forum with U.S. Department of Commerce

  • When
    29 Sep 2013
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    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    TBA
  • Spaces left
    50

  Looking at investing and doing business in the USA?

  New Zealand and the United States enjoy a strong economic relationship, and a key component of this is New Zealand corporate and individual investment in the United States.   In 2011, total stock of New Zealand Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the United States was US$5.95 billion.  Top sectors for New Zealand’s U.S. investments include manufacturing as well as the wholesale trade industry.  Keeping that relationship active, relevant and growing requires initiative and up-to-date information.  President Obama recognizes this, and so has created the “SelectUSA” program, which aims to make it easier for New Zealanders to invest in the United States.  

  The “SelectUSA” program highlights the extraordinary investment opportunities in the United States, and it encourages international businesses to locate, invest, and grow in the United States.  In particular, the U.S. has unparalleled educational institutions, labor productivity, and intellectual property protection.  This last point is important for a country like New Zealand – which is a content-generating country.  America looks to protect innovation through appropriate Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) enforcement and awareness because it creates jobs and exports, and promotes innovation and safe products.  Because of these and other unique qualities, the United States ranks in the top tier of global business climate surveys, including the Venture Capital and Private Equity Index, the FDI Confidence Index, the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business ranking, and the Center for Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Indicator.

  In cooperation with the SelectUSA office, our Embassy in Wellington and Consulate-General in Auckland are committed to helping you invest in the United States.  Specifically, our offices can: (1) provide detailed information on the U.S. investment climate and profiles of different U.S. industries; (2) connect you to Economic Development Officers on the ground in each U.S. state and county to provide insights on location-specific investment opportunities and incentive programs; (3) offer guidance on U.S. policies and regulations in setting up and operating businesses; and (4) deliver ombudsman services to resolve issues in setting up a business.

  A representative of The U.S. Department of Commerce will be in New Zealand to meet with companies interested in investing and doing business in the USA.

  This will be a roundtable discussion forum.

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• 3rd AmCham no frills Serious Golfers Day

  • When
    26 Nov 2013
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    12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Manukau Golf Club, 1/1 Great South Road, Takanini, Manukau 2112

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  3rd AmCham No frills “Serious Golfers” Day

  Tuesday 26th November 2013

  Manukau Golf Club, 1/1 Great South Road, Takanini, Manukau 2112

  Tee 12.00pm (if we have 40-60 people it will be a two tee start or if we have 80 players plus it will be a shot gun start). A draw will be advised to you in due course

  For those of you who have played in our tournaments before you will be aware that we changed our annual February tournament into an ambrose day which has left us with 3 magnificent trophies that are for stableford competition.  We put it to a vote and many of you were keen to challenge for these so we are running a “No Frills Serious Golfers Day” for these trophies.

  So come along, enter a team or play as an individual and network with our members and guests.

  Stableford competition for

           Senior – US Embassy Trophy

  Intermediate – AIG Trophy

  Junior – 3M Trophy

  Best Team Score

  Best Non Handicap Golfers

  The above groups will be decided when all players are registered and handicaps are known.

  You must have an official handicap to qualify for Senior, Intermediate & Junior trophies.

  Non handicap golfers are welcome to play but will not eligible for the main trophies but you will be playing against other non-handicap golfers for an individual prize.

  Cost:            Hole Sponsor $550 +GST 
  

                      (includes a team  of 4)              
  

  
  

  Team Entry $400 +GST

  Individual Entry $100 +GST  

   

  What you get:    Green fee

  Sausage in bread at the start

  First drink and platter of food after your     round.

   

  11.45pm          Registration & BBQ sausage in bread

  12.30pm          Tee off (7 minute intervals of two tees unless bigger field when shotgun)

  5.30pm            Refreshments & food

  6.00pm            Trophy prize giving

  6.15pm            Finish

  Entries close:          16th November     

  Cancellations:  Cancellations received after Tuesday 22nd November will incur a 100% cancellation fee.

  
  

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• AmCham Auckland Ambrose Golf Tournament

  • When
    14 Feb 2014
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    12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Grange Golf Club, 2 Grange Road, Papatoetoe, Manukau, 2025

  AmCham Auckland Ambrose Golf Tournament
  

  
  

  The tournament is Ambrose format golf, which means that golfers of all skill levels can take part and enjoy themselves. This is the perfect way to thank clients, foster new business relationships or build your team's spirit for the year ahead. There will be a MAXIMUM handicap of 24 for any golfer who is not an affiliated golf club member.From 11.30am we will have a BBQ Lunch and briefing.

  Tee off will be at 12.30pm. During the afternoon there will be on course refreshments.
  

  After golf there will be refreshments and a hot cold buffet dinner with wine.
  

  This will be followed by the prize giving.

  Time:

  11.30am               Registration & BBQ Lunch

  12.20pm               Teams move to allocated tees

  12.30pm               Tee Off

  5.30pm                 Pre-dinner drinks

  6.00pm                 Dinner and prize giving

  7.00pm                 Finish

  
  Cost:
  
  Hole sponsor & Team of four $850.00 +GST
  
  Team of four $600.00 +GST
  
  Individual entry $150 +GST
  
  Longest Drive sponsorship 18th hole $150.00 +GST
  
  Nearest the Pin sponsorship 8th hole $150.00 +GST
  
  Nearest the Pin sponsorship th hole $150.00 +GST
  
  

  AMBROSE RULES

  1.            Every Players drive must be used four times

  2.            All players tee off on every hole. The best shot is then selected and all players play their next shot from this position

  3.            Only record one gross score per team

  4.            Maximum handicap for non golfers is 24

  
  
  A draw will be sent to you the week before.
  
  
  

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