Becoming a Member

Any company who has an interest in Papua New Guinea, whether it has significant investment in the region or is just testing the market, will derive value from Membership with the Council.

The Business Councils membership is drawn from organisations representing importers and exporters, service companies, education, investment and government. The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade act as ex officios to the Council.

Benefits of membership
The members of the Business Council find that their business opportunities in Papua New Guinea can be, and are, enhanced in a number of ways, including:

• Join a growing network of trade and government contacts in Papua New Guinea. Establish links with this network and discover new opportunities and receive advice from others who have succeeded in their business with Papua New Guinea.

• Receive generous discounts on services in Papua New Guinea, such as accommodation, rental cars, etc

• Keep abreast of activities in Papua New Guinea, including political and trade matters with regular thenewss and feedback from members following visits to Papua New Guinea

• Leverage off our close relationships with Government on such matters as taxation, investment, customs and quarantine requirements.

• Opportunities for direct access to influential PNG political or business representatives visiting New Zealand

• Opportunities to network with existing and new markets participants and assistance on market issues to enhance competitiveness

• Direct liaison with the Papua New Guinea High Commission to New Zealand

• Letters of introduction for businesses seeking appointments with Government Ministers and heads of departments.

Membership subscriptions are presently $200 excl. GST per annum.

Download the membership form (PDF 505KB)

The New Zealand Papua New Guinea Business Council recognizes that a team approach is necessary to optimise opportunities for New Zealand business in Papua New Guinea and we invite you to join us in promoting successful business opportunities between these two countries.