13 March 2013: Sister Cities NZ Conference

Economic opportunity 19 partner-city relationships across Australia, Germany, China, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Pacific Islands, Taiwan, USA Leverage economic, civic, and cultural opportunities from international relationships (partner and other) The Mayor’s presence ‘opens doors’ for business and economic outcomes, and enhances civic relationships Collaborative approach with local and central Government, business, community groups, and stakeholders

Economic outcomes Business outcomes Investment promotion and attraction Business to business outcomes Best practice exchanges City to city and education exchanges Memorandums of Understanding/Agreements Measurement and evaluation