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New Caledonia Business Mission 2027
A six-day business programme in Nouméa featuring the Choose NC Summit 2027, business visits and networking with local industry.
The French New Zealand Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNZCCI) is organising a trade mission to Nouméa, New Caledonia, from 14 to 19 March 2027.
This FNZCCI-led business delegation will bring together New Zealand businesses looking to explore and develop commercial opportunities in New Caledonia.
To take part in the delegation, please register by 15 December 2026.
The delegation
The mission will provide New Zealand businesses with an opportunity to explore one of the Pacific's largest and most developed economies, through a programme combining business visits, networking and participation in the Choose NC Summit 2027.
The programme is expected to include:
- B2B meetings and introductions, with targeted introductions facilitated where there is a clear fit, subject to local interest and availability.
- Site visits to selected businesses and infrastructure.
- Networking with local and regional business leaders.
- Choose NC Summit 2027, taking place from 16 to 18 March.
Choose NC Summit 2027
A key part of the delegation programme will be participation in the Choose NC Summit 2027, taking place in Nouméa from 16 to 18 March.
Led by the Government of New Caledonia with local partners, the Summit will bring together international investors, funds and regional decision-makers for three days of high-level meetings and site visits.
[ Download the Choose NC Summit brochure ]
Why New Caledonia?
New Caledonia is one of the Pacific's largest and most developed economies, and a significant market for New Zealand exporters and businesses.
Located approximately 2 hours 40 minutes by direct flight from Auckland, New Caledonia offers a distinctive business environment, combining a French legal framework with local control over taxation. Its currency, the CFP franc, has a fixed parity with the euro.
While nickel remains its leading industry, New Caledonia is also focused on developing opportunities in:
- The blue economy
- Technology and digital services
- Sustainable resources, including energy storage, green nickel and biodiversity-based products
- High-end tourism
These sectors present potential opportunities for New Zealand businesses across exports, services, infrastructure, clean energy, tourism and broader commercial partnerships.
Mission details
| Dates | 14 - 19 March 2027 |
| Duration | 5 nights / 6 days |
| Location | Nouméa, New Caledonia |
| Programme | Choose NC Summit, business and infrastructure visits, B2B opportunities and networking |
| Registration deadline | 15 December 2026 |
Travel and accommodation
Travel arrangements for the delegation are being coordinated by Travel the World, the FNZCCI's travel partner for this mission.
Registered participants will receive a separate email with a link and password to access a dedicated booking page. This will provide flight and accommodation options, with Travel the World managing the booking process for delegates.
Register now
Places are limited. Priority will be given to businesses with clear commercial objectives and a strong fit with the mission programme.
If you would like to take part in the delegation, please register by 15 December 2026.
We look forward to welcoming you to New Caledonia!