New Zealand is a nation of exporters; our economic survival depends on it.
So far the country has done a great job of taking dairy and meat to the world but how well is the nation doing in emerging markets?
A recent Ministry of Economic Development study revealed that most of New Zealand’s export growth comes from existing relationships rather than new ones.
Ian Mellsop, managing director of Marinescape, has been working in emerging markets for a number of years.
He will be speaking later today at Export New Zealand's Go Global forum.
Mr Mellsop shares his thoughts.