Kea Global Bulletin, December 2010
News
Kea launches Kea Job Community
 Kea is excited to announce the launch of the Kea Job Community - an online recruitment portal that gives candidates access to a wide range of jobs both at home and around the world, and gives employers increased access to the highly skilled Kiwi expat community. Read more.
The Importance of a US Network for Kiwi Entrepreneurs
While in New York recently, Kea Chairman Stephen Tindall spoke about North America being an increasingly important market and the importance of having a network in the US for Kiwi entrepreneurs wanting to break into the market. Watch video.
 All I want for Christmas for New Zealand: Kea Auckland Christmas Function
Four of Auckland’s most inspirational people revealed what they’d like New Zealand to get for Christmas at Kea Auckland’s Christmas function, ‘4 for 4 at 4’. Read more.
Thin but far from weak
Kea members in the financial services industry may recall a survey that was distributed in April this year to help gain an international perspective on the viability of New Zealand as an offshore fund domicile. Read more.
Opportunities
 Hudson’s looking for new talent
As a result of strong growth, Hudson is looking for recruitment consultants to join their team in New Zealand. Whether you’re an experienced recruiter, or you’re looking to change into an exciting and rewarding career or if you’d like to refer someone else you think may be suitable, we’d like to hear from you. Read more.
Wishbone Design Studio
The Wishbone Bike was named by TIME Magazine as one of the world's 100 best design products last year and was also voted Best Baby Toy 2009 in the Netherlands. Read more.
TheTravelpad.com
TheTravelpad is a new interactive social network website for everyone who loves travel. Discover the most comprehensive travel information and share your travel stories and experiences with the world in user friendly, unbiased, and non commercial environment. Read more.
Contact us if you have a business opportunity to promote, or if you’d like to sponsor or partner with Kea.
Kea Jobs
Kea China Regional Manager (Shanghai, China)
Kea New Zealand is searching for a full-time Regional Manager to lead the organisation in China. This rewarding and challenging opportunity will be available in January 2011 due to the incumbent’s relocation to Australia. Read more.
 Chief Financial Officer (Auckland, NZ)
Orion Health is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join our management team and provide leadership for all financial and fiscal management aspects across the company’s domestic and multiple overseas operations. Read more.
Use your networks wisely
Over the last couple of years there has been an increasing interest shown by companies in new online tools that connect candidates with potential employers. Read more.
Click here to advertise a job vacancy to our global network.
Kea People
 In this section of our newsletter - Kea People - we will profile one Kea network member each month to both celebrate their achievements and offer their insights as inspiration to future business leaders within our network.
In some cases we will replicate the Managers Aboard series that was developed and published by Management Magazine in conjunction with Kea.
In this second edition we meet Josh Emett - culinary colonist of Gordon Ramsay Inc. Josh Emett is building a growing reputation on the global restaurant scene. He talked to Keith Stewart about the challenges of managing the newest outpost of Gordon Ramsay Inc. Read more.
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Special Offers
Cranfields invites you to give intelligently this Christmas. Shop online for gifts your NZ friends and family will love and Cranfields will donate 5% to the Tindall Foundation.
Cranfields offer beautiful and distinctive quality gifts for men and woman. Or, select a gift voucher and let them have fun choosing. Simply purchase online and note Kea in the comments field. For any queries, please contact ask@cranfields.com.
Sending money overseas? Currency Online is offering Kea members a special Christmas offer – they won’t charge fees on transfers until the end of January 2011! You will also receive superior exchange rates and a 24 hour online transfer service.
Transferring funds abroad is simple, fast and secure using Currency Online, and at rates the banks just can’t get close to (or if they can, keep an eye on their hefty commission).
Register today for your free, no obligation account with Currency Online.
Contact us to advertise a special offer.
Goodwill Corner
Donations to Pike River Miners’ Relief Fund
By now most of you will have heard about the terrible tragedy that occurred at the Pike River Mine last month. Now is the time for Kiwis around the world to show support to those deeply affected by these devastating events. Read more.
Upcoming Events
Beijing, 10 December 10
Rewi Alley Documentary Series - CCTV9
Beijing, 10 December 10
Kiwi Christmas Party
Dallas, 11 December 10
Kea Dallas/Fort Worth 2nd Annual Xmas Party
London, 15 December 10
Royal Commonwealth Society Christmas Carol Service
New York, 24 January 11
Kea does the end of the earth
Let us know about any NZ events happening in your area.
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