ICCNZ is basically a network of members having the same roots. This network has an intrinsic added value. In other words, its output in terms of tangible and intangible assets is higher than the input provided by the members. In his speech, Gianfranco managed perfectly to express the essence of ICCNZ. Having been with us since the beginning, he's probably one of the few people to know us best.

Covid 19 is considered a black swan event that has put international shipping under immense pressure. It was not immediately apparent the levels of delays that would eventually develop and it's still hard to say how long these problems will persist. Is time the only solution?

Later this year, Immigration NZ will introduce an Accredited Employer Temporary Work Visa. It will be mandatory for employers to be accredited. The Government continues to have the view that New Zealand depends too heavily on migrant workers and that an “immigration reset” is required.