Showcasing practical business, technology, education, sustainability, wellness, animal care and creative-sector connections between Aotearoa New Zealand and Bharat India.
ABEF supports meaningful partnerships that connect New Zealand innovation with Indian scale, culture, talent and markets. These success stories highlight areas where business, technology, education, sustainability and creative collaboration are already creating momentum.
Each story represents a practical pathway for stronger New Zealand–India cooperation.
Since 2018, trading with India has been supported by modern IT systems and AI-based technology. Innovations such as facial recognition, smart highways, smart homes and robotics demonstrate a forward-looking approach to digital transformation.
Watch VideoTechnology developed in New Zealand and manufactured in Japan has supported smart watches selling globally since 2019, including in India. These products showcase innovation, international manufacturing and global market reach.
Healthy food products such as cold-pressed, chemical-free wheat flour represent growing interest in natural, clean-label and wellness-focused trade opportunities between both nations.
Delight Green reflects the expanding opportunity for eco-conscious products and sustainable consumer choices connected to New Zealand and India.
Read MoreEducation services including before-and-after-school care and day care centres show how New Zealand’s child-focused learning and care models can support family and community needs.
Eco-friendly housing supports healthier living, energy efficiency and sustainable building. This area creates strong opportunities for knowledge-sharing and green development models.
Visit WebsiteA robotics training programme developed in New Zealand for New Zealand schools is now being introduced in India, supporting STEM learning, digital confidence and future-ready education.
Indian tea processed with Ayurvedic formulations into around 150 herbal tea varieties is exported by a New Zealand company. In New Zealand, these teas are sold under the brand name Ocean Gold.
Animal care and wellbeing initiatives such as cow cuddling highlight compassion, wellness, human-animal connection and community-based care.
View PageThe ABEF Film Production team is focused on creating short films in New Zealand, promoting Indian films in New Zealand, and building pathways for New Zealand films in India. The team is also exploring translation of Indian movies into Māori and English, and New Zealand movies into Indian languages.
ABEF is also involved in promoting and organising the Aotearoa and Bharat Film Festival while supporting selected short-film work in India.
ABEF welcomes businesses, educators, innovators, community leaders and creative professionals who want to build meaningful bridges between Aotearoa and Bharat.