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The New Zealand & Bahrain Business Chamber
Bilateral Trade Body

Manaakitanga doesn't translate. It transfers.

Carrying Aotearoa's warmth into the Gulf. The only dedicated bilateral body connecting New Zealand and Bahrain — where Kiwi authenticity meets Gulf ambition.

NZ$0M
Bilateral trade
0%
Bahrain food imports
0%
Foreign ownership in Bahrain
Working alongside
NZTE
Bahrain EDB
MFAT
Bahrain MOICT
Fonterra
Tamkeen
Fisher & Paykel
ARAMCO
NZTE
Bahrain EDB
MFAT
Bahrain MOICT
Fonterra
Tamkeen
Fisher & Paykel
ARAMCO
About the Chamber

Carrying Aotearoa's warmth into the Gulf

The New Zealand & Bahrain Business Chamber is the only dedicated bilateral body serving business between Aotearoa and the Kingdom of Bahrain. We exist because genuine relationships — built on honesty, hospitality, and shared purpose — open doors that cold commerce never does.

The Gulf respects authenticity. New Zealand has it in abundance. Manaakitanga — the deep Māori ethic of care and generosity toward others — is not a marketing concept. It is how our people do business. And it resonates in Bahrain in ways that boardroom strategies cannot manufacture.

Our Objectives

  • To actively contribute to bilateral investment, trade, commerce and understanding between New Zealand and Bahrain
  • To promote new investments between New Zealand and Bahrain
  • To foster and deepen the relationships between the New Zealand and Bahraini peoples
  • To actively engage Government agencies and businesses in bilateral trade matters
Food & Beverage
Education
Tourism
Technology & Fintech
Healthcare
Creative Industries
From the Chair
The Chamber is pleased to play its part in developing and advancing the bilateral relationship between our nations.
Salman (Simon) Harrison LLB (Hons.) LSF, HC — Chairman New Zealand & Bahrain Business Chamber
NZ$890M
Bilateral trade
Only
Dedicated bilateral body
Key Sectors

Where Kiwi ingenuity meets Bahraini ambition

Food & Beverage
Bahrain imports over 90% of its food — one of the highest import ratios in the world — and demand grows as the population expands. New Zealand is among the world's most trusted food origins. Our members supply dairy powder, infant formula, premium butter, lamb, beef, honey, wine, and craft beverages. Clean-green provenance, rigorous traceability, and halal-certification readiness make NZ food & beverage a natural fit for Bahrain's discerning market.
90%
Bahrain food import dependency
Education
NZ universities rank in the top 3% globally. Bahraini students and institutions seek NZ education partnerships, student pathways, and vocational training frameworks that produce job-ready graduates.
Tourism
Bahrain's tourism sector is booming — Formula 1, cultural heritage, and luxury hospitality draw visitors from across MENA. NZ tourism operators, hospitality management expertise, and adventure tourism IP are natural complements.
Technology & Fintech
Bahrain's FinTech Bay is the region's premier accelerator and NZ fintech companies are finding genuine traction there. SaaS, payments, insurtech, and open banking are all active corridors. NZ tech exports crossed NZ$2B for the first time in 2024.
Healthcare
Medical devices, telemedicine platforms, and clinical training. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare leads globally in respiratory care. Bahrain's healthcare sector is a strategic priority under Vision 2030 and NZ clinical expertise is actively sought.
Creative Industries
Film, design, architecture, gaming, and Māori arts carry a cultural distinctiveness that sets NZ creative exports apart. Bahrain's growing cultural economy — underpinned by the Spring of Culture and expanding entertainment sector — creates genuine demand for what NZ creatives produce.
Membership

Join the corridor

Three tiers. One mission. Choose the level that matches your ambition.

Individuals, SMEs & Startups
Kaitiaki
NZ$800 NZD/year
  • 1 Named Representative
  • Standard Directory Listing
  • Quarterly Market Briefings
  • Member event pricing
  • Cultural Briefings
  • 15% Delegation Discount
Become a Member
Enterprise & Multinationals
Tūhono
NZ$9,000 NZD/year
  • 5 Named Representatives
  • Premium Homepage Listing
  • 3 Complimentary Tickets
  • Unlimited Introductions
  • All Working Groups
  • 1 Co-hosted Event
  • Government & SWF Introductions
  • Bespoke Strategy Session
  • 50% Delegation Discount
Become a Member
By Invitation Only
Chairman's Circle
By Invitation
Our most exclusive tier for distinguished leaders. Reserved for those shaping the New Zealand–Bahrain corridor at the highest level.
  • Board-level introductions
  • Custom market entry strategy
  • VIP delegation leadership
  • Speaking slots at flagship events
  • Direct government referrals
  • Annual bilateral trade report
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Upcoming Events

On the calendar

Where connections happen

gala

Annual Business Dinner 2026

Sunday 28 June 2026
Hilton, Auckland
briefing

Market Entry Briefing: Bahrain

Wednesday 15 July 2026
Virtual + Auckland Office
Our Members

Trusted by leading organisations

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AGSG

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AMUST (Australasian Muslim Times)

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Absorb

Trade & Commerce
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Activated Carbon

Trade & Commerce
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Agrimin

Trade & Commerce
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Al-Hawaj

Trade & Commerce
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Atlas

Trade & Commerce
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Australia Gulf States

Trade & Commerce
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BRU

Trade & Commerce
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DHDS

Trade & Commerce
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Digital

Trade & Commerce
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EDB Bahrain (Economic Development Board)

Trade & Commerce
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Trade Services

Getting into Bahrain, properly

01

Certification & Documentation

Bahraini customs require authenticated certificates of origin and attested commercial invoices. We handle the full certification chain from NZ origin through to Bahraini acceptance. Most documents processed within 48 hours.

Certificate of Origin Invoice Attestation Halal Certification Support
02

Market Intelligence Reports

Sector briefs built on real in-country research, not recycled desk work. Each report covers current procurement patterns, competitor presence, regulatory requirements, and specific opportunities mapped to NZ capability. Updated quarterly. Custom reports for Lead and Chairman's Circle members.

Sector Briefs Tender Pipeline Competitor Mapping
03

Business Matching

We identify Bahraini counterparts who are genuinely looking for what NZ companies offer. Then we pre-qualify them, arrange the introduction, and stay involved through the early negotiation phase. No cold introductions. Every match is warm.

Partner Vetting Warm Introductions Follow-Up Support
04

Trade Delegation Management

End-to-end delegation logistics: visa coordination, flights, accommodation, ground transport, interpreter services, meeting schedules, cultural briefings, and post-mission debriefs. We have run delegations to Bahrain. Our in-Kingdom network does the heavy lifting so you can focus on the conversations that matter.

Visa Assistance Cultural Briefing In-Country Logistics
Latest News

From the corridor

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Fonterra expands dairy supply to Bahrain and GCC

The dairy giant has signed a three-year supply agreement with a major Bahraini distributor, expanding its dairy product range across the Gulf market.

GCC Chambers Editorial 18 Mar 2026

NZ fintech startup selected for Bahrain FinTech Bay accelerator

Auckland-based PayHQ has been accepted into Bahrain FinTech Bay's accelerator programme, joining 12 international fintechs developing payment solutions for the GCC market.

GCC Chambers Editorial 5 Mar 2026

Chamber delegation returns from Manama with 6 signed MOUs

Our February trade mission resulted in 6 memoranda of understanding between NZ and Bahraini companies in fintech, dairy, and education, collectively valued at NZ$35M.

GCC Chambers Editorial 21 Feb 2026
Our Partner Nations

Connected by ambition

Discover Bahrain

The Kingdom of Bahrain is MENA's top-ranked economy for ease of doing business. A diversified financial hub with 100% foreign ownership permitted, zero income tax, and a proven track record of welcoming international partners.

US$44B
GDP
100%
Foreign ownership

Discover Aotearoa

Five million people. The world's most trusted food brand. A tech sector growing at 8% annually. Over 200 trade partners worldwide. And a culture of manaakitanga — genuine care for guests and partners — that turns transactions into lasting relationships.

NZ$250B
GDP
200+
Trade partners

Small country. Smart connections. Serious outcomes.

Join NZ companies already building partnerships in Bahrain.

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