Through its strategic partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise is offering New Zealand companies an exclusive opportunity to drive international trade and investment by leveraging off one of the world's most high performance, high tech and elite sports events. This is your opportunity to share the excitement of the 32 America's Cup alongside New Zealand's challenger, Emirates Team New Zealand.

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Exclusive Corporate Hosting Opportunities for New Zealand Companies

The New Zealand Trade and Enterprise programme provides access to the Emirates Team New Zealand base and combines a range of corporate  opportunities and on-the-water race viewing with the best of New Zealand food and wine. This experience is specifically designed for you to spend dedicated time with your key international business contacts in a quality environment, by using the close association with Emirates Team New Zealand and the glamour of the event, as drawcards to attract your most important contacts to join you in Valencia. This privileged opportunity can be likened to an invitation to the Royal Enclosure at Ascot, Centre Court at Wimbledon, or the Paddock Club at the Monaco Grant Prix!

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Background

The America's Cup is the most important sailing event in the world, and as champion in 1995 and 2000, Emirates Team New Zealand is among the leading contenders for 2007. New Zealanders love a challenge - it is time once again to put our sailing, design and technology skills to the test. We want you to be part of the action!

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The Package

Companies pay a participation fee of €600 per company representative and for each guest they invite. The fee includes: A one day programme with Emirates Team New Zealand including a visit to their base, on-the-water race viewing on the team spectator boat, and an after race gathering with New Zealand wine and food on the base. The programme starts at 11.30am and ends at about 8.30pm.  2 nights' accommodation at the Hotel Puerta Valencia (www.hoteles-silken.com) Please note the fee does not include cost of travel to Valencia, Spain. Please Note: ICT Telco Themed Event has a different price structure. The total amount required is €1200 per person. Please refer to the flyer attached  below for more information or contact your NZTE Client Manager.

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Sector Themed Event

Click on the links to view individual event flyers. Click the 'Back' button to return to this page. ICT - Telecommunications: 3 & 4 April 2007 Creative - SPI Event: 20 & 21 April 2007 (flyer is being prepared) ICT - Transport & Logistics: 24 & 25 April 2007 (no flyer available) ICT: 25 & 26 April 2007 Biotech, Functional Foods: 17 & 18 May 2007 Marine: 5 & 6 June 2007  Aviation Event: 4 & 5 June 2007 (no flyer available) If you have been invited by NZTE to participate in a Sector Themed Event click here to submit your application.

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Individual Corporate Hosting

Individual Corporate Hosting enables NZTE client companies to host key international contacts exclusively in small groups on selected race days.  Click here to download the Race Calendar in PDF format. Before submitting your application please take a look at the calendar and pick your preferred date. Please also tell us your second and third choice. Click here to submit your application.

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VIP Hosting by NZTE

VIP Hosting provides the opportunity for NZTE to host current and potential investors, and other strategic contacts important to NZTE's sector strategies and to New Zealand economic development.   If you are an NZTE staff member inviting a VIP guest, click here to submit your application.

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Terms & Conditions

You will be advised the outcome of your application by NZTE. Hosting dates will be checked for availability and the best effort will be made to accommodate your first choice. In return, you will work with the NZTE team to maximise the benefit to your company and your sector from this opportunity. On acceptance, your company will be requested to provide a deposit of €120 (€240 for ICT Telco Themed Event participants) per person in order to secure the reservation.

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Contact Details

Hosting Management: Jane Cunliffe Commissioner General  - America's Cup Programme New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Tel: (+64) 4 931 6145 Email: jane.cunliffe@nzte.govt.nz Web: www.nzte.govt.nz Registration Management: Janet Matheson Conferences & Events Ltd Tel: (+64) 4 472 0337 Email: nztevalencia@confer.co.nz Web: www.confer.co.nz