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BALLANTINE, Colin (NAD)
To:
Emma Miles-Buckler
Subject:
RE: World Bank Conference in Beijing - 22 November
Date:
Wednesday, 23 October 2019 4:46:37 p.m.
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Hi Emma
Just confirming that those flights are fine.
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The two other representatives from New Zealand will be:
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Ross Van Der Schyff, in his capacity as Registrar of Companies (talking about the ‘Starting
a Business’ indicator)
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Ben King, Deputy Secretary of Asia and Americas at MFAT (talking about the New Zealand
business environment as a whole)
A draft agenda is attached. It will be updated in due course. The key element for Robbie is that he
is likely to have to give a 10-15 minute speech about ‘Registering Property’ in New Zealand. But,
no need to worry about that yet – I will get back to you on that.
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Kind regards
Colin
From: Emma Miles-Buckler [mailto:[email address]]
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Sent: Wednesday, 23 October 2019 8:22 AM
To: BALLANTINE, Colin (NAD)
Subject: RE: World Bank Conference in Beijing - 22 November
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Thanks for this Colin ….
I look forward to hearing from you regarding the recommended travel - I also had a couple of
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questions too
1. You mentioned when this was first spoken of the there would be others attending from
New Zealand - could you let me know who they are and their role
2. Is it possible to get a copy of the draft agenda mentioned in the invite letter
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Thankyou
Emma
From: BALLANTINE, Colin (NAD) <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 22 October 2019 5:23 PM
To: Emma Miles-Buckler <[email address]>
Subject: RE: World Bank Conference in Beijing - 22 November
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Hi Emma
Sorry I haven’t got back to you yet on flights – we are still waiting on clarifying one point.
In the meantime, attached is Robbie’s formal invitation letter from the World Bank.
Kind regards
Colin
From: Emma Miles-Buckler [mailto:[email address]]
Sent: Monday, 21 October 2019 9:19 AM
To: BALLANTINE, Colin (NAD)
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Subject: RE: World Bank Conference in Beijing - 22 November
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From: BALLANTINE, Colin (NAD) <[email address]>
Sent: Monday, 21 October 2019 9:10 AM
To: Emma Miles-Buckler <[email address]>
Subject: RE: World Bank Conference in Beijing - 22 November
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Hi Emma
Sorry for the delay – we have been waiting for a meeting with the World Bank to progress things
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like invite letters, and possible side programs. Our team in Beijing should be meeting with them
today, after which I should have more guidance for you (including on flights).
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Kind regards
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From: Emma Miles-Buckler [mailto:[email address]]
Sent: Monday, 21 October 2019 8:37 AM
To: BALLANTINE, Colin (NAD)
Subject: RE: World Bank Conference in Beijing - 22 November
Hi Colin
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Just following up on this trip and would like to confirm flights etc to ensure we get the most cost
effective prices - have you any further details on the conference and what the other NZ attendees
will be travelling.
Also – could I have the invitation letter so I can progress Robbie’s Visa application - I am only in
the office for another 3 weeks before I go on leave
Regards
Emma Miles-Buckler
Executive Assistant to Robbie Muir
Registrar General of Land & Deputy Chief Executive, Strategy & Stewardship
E [email address] | DDI 04 462 4452 | M 022 306 9787
Wellington Office, Level 7, Radio New Zealand House, 155 The Terrace
PO Box 5501, Wellington 6145, New Zealand | T 04 460 0110
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From: Emma Miles-Buckler
Sent: Monday, 14 October 2019 11:15 AM
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To: BALLANTINE, Colin (NAD) <[email address]>
Subject: RE: World Bank Conference in Beijing - 22 November
Hi Colin – fantastic news about the conference … I know Robbie is keen to be part of this .
I have had an initial look at flights and considering Robbie is part of the team hosting the Chinese
delegation on the
20th at our LINZ office I thought the Air NZ flight below might be a good option
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But this flight from Hongkong to Auckland can be met by two other flights departing Beijing at
either 8am or 10.00am - it will all depend on the traffic to the airport on a Saturday morning (I
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will be catching up a former MPI China Liaison for breakfast on Friday and ill ask about Saturday
morning traffic) or what happens after the conference (dinner or meetings)
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One thing I’d like to get underway as soon as possible is Robbie’s visa into China – can you please
get me the invitation letter.
And also from a timing point of view I will be out of the office 11th – 15th November - so I’d like to
get everything done before I leave for my holiday in Sydney …..
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Looking forward to hearing more from you
Emma Miles-Buckler
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Registrar General of Land & Deputy Chief Executive, Strategy & Stewardship
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From: BALLANTINE, Colin (NAD) <[email address]>
Sent: Monday, 14 October 2019 10:17 AM
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Cc: COGHILL, Lucy (BEI) <[email address]>
Subject: RE: World Bank Conference in Beijing - 22 November
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Hi Emma
We just got confirmation on Friday of Robbie’s speaking slot at the conference.
The conference is on Friday, 22 November in Beijing. Robbie will be on a panel between 16:30 and
18:00 on ‘Streamlining business regulation’, chaired by Sylvia Solf of the World Bank. He is down
to talk about ‘Registering Property’.
We are yet to hear what Robbie needs to prepare for the event, if anything.
I want to talk to our Beijing team about an itinerary for Robbie – including flights, and possible
other engagements in Beijing, across the rest of Friday, and Thursday. If Robbie has any
preferences for other meetings in Beijing then, please let me know – otherwise, we will be happy
to provide some options for him later this week.
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From: Emma Miles-Buckler [mailto:[email address]]
Sent: Monday, 14 October 2019 8:43 AM
To: BALLANTINE, Colin (NAD)
Subject: FW: World Bank Conference in Beijing - 22 November
Hi Colin – I hope you had a lovely weekend in what turned out to be great Wellington weather
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I wondered if you had heard back from the World Bank regarding the conference
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Sent: Monday, 7 October 2019 8:27 AM
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Good morning Colin
I hope you had a nice weekend … just wondering where things were at with this possible visit
Regards
Emma Miles-Buckler
Executive Assistant to Robbie Muir
Registrar General of Land & Deputy Chief Executive, Strategy & Stewardship
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Wellington Office, Level 7, Radio New Zealand House, 155 The Terrace
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From: Emma Miles-Buckler
Sent: Monday, 30 September 2019 11:25 AM
To: BALLANTINE, Colin (NAD) <[email address]>
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Hi Colin
I just wanted to follow up with you and check if there was any further progress with this ….
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Looking forward to hearing from you
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From: BALLANTINE, Colin (NAD) <[email address]>
Sent: Thursday, 19 September 2019 12:46 PM
To: Robert Muir <[email address]>
Cc: Emma Miles-Buckler <[email address]>; Mary Gordon <[email address]>;
COGHILL, Lucy (BEI) <[email address]>
Subject: RE: World Bank Conference in Beijing - 22 November
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Hi Robbie
Thank you for confirming your availability and funding – great to hear.
We will discuss this further with the World Bank, and contact Emma directly on next steps for
that, as well as with more details on the incoming delegation.
Kind regards
Colin
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My colleague Mary Gordon has briefed me on her recent discussion with you about the upcoming
World Bank Conference in China. I’m happy to confirm that I will be available to attend the
conference and LINZ is able to meet the costs of my trip.
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I understand that the aim is to have senior officials from New Zealand present on our
performance in the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ rankings and you would like me to speak about the
‘Registering Property’ aspects. I note that your are also liaising with the Companies Office and
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Intellectual Property Office on their involvement.
I also note that you have been in touch about LINZ hosting a proposed visit from a Chinese
delegation on the afternoon of 20 November, so I’m keen to understand how this might link with
our participation in the World Bank event.
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I will await your further advice on the arrangements for this event and details of the conference
programme. My colleague Emma Miles-Buckler will liaise with you on my travel arrangements
and relevant approvals and protocols.
I look forward to meeting with you in due course.
Kind regards
Robbie Muir
Registrar-General of Land
Deputy Chief Executive
Strategy and Stewardship Group
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Improving the Business Environment for a More
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A High-level International Conference on Doing Business
Practice and Reforms
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Beijing, November 22 and 23, 2019
Conference jointly organized by the Ministry of Finance of China, People’s Government of Beijing
Municipality and the World Bank Group
Venue: National Conference Center
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Outline: In recent years, China has vigorously pushed forward with reforms that delegate power,
improve regulation, and upgrade services in order to improve the business environment. With a special
focus on the World Bank’s Doing Business Report, China has been learning from international good
experience and has been fostering a better business environ
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Friday, November 22
08:20 - 9:00
Registration of Guests
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Cai Qi, Party Secretary, Beijing People's Municipal Government
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David Malpass, President of the World Bank Group
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Chair: Zou Jiayi, Vice Minister, Ministry of Finance of China
10:20 - 10:35
Liu Kun, Minister, Ministry of Finance of China
10:35 - 10:50
Chen Jining, Mayor, Beijing People's Municipal Government
10:50 - 11:05
Vadim Zhivulin, the Deputy Minister, Ministry of Economic Development, the
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Aunporn Moniroth, Deputy Prime Minister cum Senior Minister of Economy and
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Vu Tien Loc, Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industries,
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Building a More Open Economy: Trading And Investing Across Borders
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Strengthening the Rule of Law: Contract Enforcement and Investor
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Chair: China’s authorities
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A representative from the Supreme Court of China on Intellectual Property
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Streamlining Business Regulation: Paying Taxes, Dealing with Construction
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