1. Sister Cities New Zealand
The role of global city partnerships in economic development

2. The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do

5. A Tripartite Partnership
Auckland, Los Angeles and Guangzhou
Collaboration between Council, central government and industry
The development of a programme that allows our businesses to springboard into two massive markets
Los Angeles, 2015: 14 strong delegation, US$20m investment agreement announced
Auckland, 2016: 700 delegates, 300 business match meetings, five sector focus, estimated foreign investment of more that $30m
Guangzhou, 2017: 100 strong delegation, 70 businesses

6. Melbourne
Six sister relationships, one strategic alliance, three cooperative arrangements
Full range of activities across all, as well as those specific to each relationship
Tianjin
Greater focus on business related activities
Business representative office in partnership with RMIT University, Taylors’ Group, and the Australia China Business Council
Government Leaders Training Programme
In 2010 council adopted an International Engagement Framework

7. Melbourne
Nine staff active in international engagement, plus three in Tianjin
Capital city – slightly different role
Global partnerships are embedded in council strategy
Strong and equal commitment to the relationships
External review and benchmarking
Investing to achieve
Community communication is very strong

8. ceda.nz