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Daniel Thomson

I have almost a decade of experience as a business owner with products that have been retailed in many major retailers across Australasia and the US including Amazon, Woolworths, Torpedo7, Briscoes Group and Decathlon. As a Business and International Trade Advisor for Business Canterbury, my key focus is on supporting local importers and exporters in navigating the world of global trade. If you need support, please drop me a line.

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Daniel ThomsonOct 15, 2024 2:18:39 PM3 min read

How the new EU CSDDD laws will affect your business

By 2027, the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) ...

Daniel ThomsonOct 10, 2024 10:26:37 AM2 min read

Proposed Changes to NZ Customs and MPI Charges

To ensure your voice is heard, we’ve outlined the key proposals and encourage you to ...

Daniel ThomsonSep 25, 2024 10:13:58 AM2 min read

Exporter Resilience Amid Rising Costs and Geopolitical Tensions

The latest ExportNZ/DHL Export Barometer Report 2024 paints an encouraging picture of New ...

Daniel ThomsonSep 12, 2024 8:54:28 AM2 min read

Q3 2024 Trade Update: What Importers and Exporters Need to Know

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Daniel ThomsonAug 20, 2024 10:35:57 AM2 min read

Reflections: August ExportNZ Breakfast with Greg Foran

Air New Zealand Chief Executive Greg Foran shared valuable insights into the airline's ...

Daniel ThomsonJul 3, 2024 9:40:58 AM1 min read

Celebrating our Global Trade Partners

At Business Canterbury, we are proud of our active Global Trade Partnerships with Air New ...

Daniel ThomsonJun 12, 2024 11:00:25 AM3 min read

Navigating New Opportunities: Understanding the NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement

On the 31st of May, Business Canterbury hosted an event run by ExportNZ featuring a ...

Daniel ThomsonMar 1, 2024 10:33:00 AM2 min read

Canterbury's seed production: a global agricultural powerhouse

Renowned for its fertile soils and ideal growing conditions, the Canterbury region has ...

Daniel ThomsonFeb 16, 2024 10:38:00 AM3 min read

OPINION: Navigating the 2024 Global Election Landscape

For local exporters and importers, the coming year presents a number of political events ...