🇳🇿 New Zealand Meeting Culture

New Zealand business meetings are informal, egalitarian, and time-efficient, valuing clarity, fairness, and mutual respect.

  • Meetings are scheduled in advance with clear agendas and objectives.
  • Arrive on time; greetings are friendly handshakes and first names are commonly used.
  • Discussion is direct and participative, with emphasis on practical outcomes.
  • Summaries and action points are shared promptly.