Luxon promotes Kiwi Tech in the UK

Share to Google Classroom

New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, told businesses in London this week that New Zealand is a great place for safe investments in a world that feels uncertain.

Speaking at a business event on Wednesday, he said New Zealand has natural resources, strong democratic systems, and talented people.

Luxon explained that New Zealand is not just famous for meat and dairy products. It is also the fourth biggest launcher of rockets into space, behind only the United States, Russia, and China. He added that 88 percent of New Zealand’s energy comes from renewable sources, making it one of the greenest countries in the world. New Zealand’s technology sector is also booming, now the country’s third biggest export after dairy and tourism.

The Prime Minister met with Britain’s leader, Sir Keir Starmer, on Tuesday. They agreed that their two countries have a strong friendship and discussed ways to boost trade and investment. Luxon said growing exports is important for New Zealand’s future, helping businesses create more jobs and raise incomes.

During his three-day visit, over $120 million worth of business deals were signed between UK and New Zealand companies. One exciting deal was the extension of a partnership between Heathrow Airport and a New Zealand company called Safe365. Safe365 makes technology that helps keep workplaces safer.

A UK investor, Harry Franks, said he was impressed by Safe365’s focus on doing great work rather than making a lot of noise, saying it reflects the hardworking Kiwi culture.

1
School Sport New Zealand has proposed a new rule that...
1
A bakery in Albany, Auckland, has won the title of...
1
A mischievous cat named Leo has become a local celebrity...
1
Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo who became a social media...
1
María José Fuster has officially broken a world record by...

World & National News

1
The New Zealand Government has announced that English will soon...
1
Tesla’s profits and sales have dropped again, marking the third...
1
A dead stoat has been discovered on Stewart Island, a...
1
A newly studied fossil from 500 million years ago may...
1
Thirteen new wax figures of superstar singer Taylor Swift have...