French New Zealand Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNZCCI)

What French New Zealand Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNZCCI) does

The French New Zealand Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNZCCI), legally registered as Chambre de Commerce Franco-Néozélandaise, is a non-profit bilateral chamber of commerce founded in 1985 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with a chapter in Wellington and occasional missions to the French Pacific Islands. The organization promotes trade, investment, and business relations between France and New Zealand through a combination of membership services, networking events, sector-specific committees, and professional services. It serves French corporates and SMEs seeking entry into the New Zealand market, New Zealand companies seeking French or EU market access, the French expatriate professional community in New Zealand, and French nationals seeking employment locally through programs such as EPFNZ (Employment Program for French in New Zealand), which is funded by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

FNZCCI operates as part of the CCI France International (CCIFI) network of 125 chambers across 98 countries, giving members access to 35,000+ companies and 70,000+ contacts through the CCIFI Connect mobile application. Core products and services include the CCIFI Connect app, business development and company set-up support, tailored market studies, V.I.E (Volontaires Internationaux en Entreprise) employer hosting support, certified translation services, training and coaching, and an SME Business Toolkit. The chamber runs six active committees (Building & Infrastructure, Climate & Sustainability, Women & Leadership, France & Europe, French Pacific, Sports & Business) and produces regular programming including afterworks, an annual gala dinner, CEO dinners, executive lunches, and the Climate & Sustainability Forum.

The business model is membership-based, generating revenue from three streams: annual recurring membership fees from corporate, SME, and individual tiers; event services and sponsorships across galas, afterworks, and forums; and fee-for-service business services including V.I.E hosting support, market studies, certified translations, and training programs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through direct inquiry. Marquee members include Airbus, BNP Paribas, Veolia, VINCI Construction, Schneider Electric, Air Liquide, Danone Nutricia, Accor, and L'Oréal New Zealand. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors with Co-Presidents and a Treasurer, and is operationally led by a General Manager (Bryn Maddox, appointed 2026), with a 12-person staff and a roster that includes a V.I.E Bilateral Business Development Coordinator.

Name

French New Zealand Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNZCCI)

Legal name

Chambre de Commerce Franco-Néozélandaise

Website

https://fnzcci.org.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FNZCCI is a non-profit bilateral chamber of commerce founded in 1985 that promotes trade, investment, and business relations between France and New Zealand. It serves 130+ corporate, SME, and individual members through networking events, sector committees, and professional services, and operates within the global CCI France International network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bilateral Chamber of Commerce Services

akta.pro primary industry

Investment Promotion & FDI Facilitation (BPADAMAD)

Keywords

• Bilateral trade promotion
• Chamber of commerce services
• Business networking membership
• Market entry support
• Corporate event sponsorship

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from corporate, SME, and individual members providing access to networking events, business development services, and the CCIFI Connect platform.
2. Event Services and Sponsorships: Revenue from event organizing including galas, afterworks, forums, and other networking events, with sponsorship opportunities for member companies.
3. Business Services: Fees for services including V.I.E employer hosting support, market studies, certified translations, and training programs.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FNZCCI is a nonprofit bilateral chamber of commerce that promotes trade and investment between France and New Zealand. It sells corporate, SME, and individual memberships, delivers business development and company set-up services, market studies, V.I.E hosting, certified translation, training and coaching, and operates the CCIFI Connect networking mobile app for members across 95 countries.

Product overview

FNZCCI operates as a bilateral Chamber of Commerce providing a platform of services and a mobile application (CCIFI Connect) for Franco-Kiwi business networking. The core offering combines member services including Business Development & Company Set-Up, Market Studies and Industry Reports, V.I.E Employer Hosting, Certified Translation, and Training and Coaching. The organization also provides specialized committees (Building & Infrastructure, Climate & Sustainability, Women & Leadership, France & Europe, French Pacific, Sports & Business) and an SME Business Toolkit. The CCIFI Connect App serves as the digital hub enabling member networking, event registration, and exclusive offers across 95 countries within the CCI France International network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Development & Company Set-Up Support services for companies at every stage of their journey, from market entry and set-up to growth and expansion in New Zealand, provided by FNZCCI's bicultural team to French corporates, SMEs, and NZ businesses targeting the French market.
• Market Studies and Industry Reports Tailored market studies and industry reports that support business expansion into New Zealand, prepared by FNZCCI for companies considering or executing market entry.
• V.I.E Employer Hosting & Support Support services for companies hosting V.I.E (Volontaires Internationaux en Entreprise) candidates in New Zealand, enabling French businesses to place young professionals on international assignments in their NZ operations.
• Certified Translation Approved certified translation services in New Zealand, provided by professional translators to support businesses and individuals requiring official French-English or English-French documentation.
• Training and Coaching Professional training and coaching services for business development and skill enhancement, offered to member companies and individuals engaged in Franco-Kiwi trade activity.
• CCIFI Connect App Mobile networking application exclusive to FNZCCI members (and members of French CCIs abroad) providing access to 95 countries, 120 chambers, 35,000 companies, 70,000 contacts, 4,000 events, 300 committees, and 1,200 exclusive privileges, with event registration, member offers, committee updates, business networking, and staff benefit-sharing features.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CCI France International (CCIFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCIFI is the international network of French Chambers of Commerce and Industry abroad. FNZCCI is part of this network of 125 chambers in 98 countries, providing members access to 35,000+ companies and 70,000+ contacts globally. The partnership enables cross-border business development and the CCIFI Connect platform.
• Business FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness France is the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy. FNZCCI works closely with Business France as part of the Team France Export network, coordinating trade missions and market support for French companies entering New Zealand.
• Auckland Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFNZCCI is hosted at the Auckland Chamber of Commerce premises, providing co-location and collaborative opportunities for the bilateral chamber.
• Team for the PlanetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClimate-focused partnership for Climate Drinks events and sustainability initiatives, connecting members with climate-conscious community.
• Le Petit Journal AucklandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership for French Business Awards and Bastille Week coverage, providing promotional support and media visibility.
• CXC GlobalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHR consulting partner for the Employment Program for French in New Zealand, providing career guidance and job placement support.
• DownerminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInfrastructure company participating in EPFNZ program, offering employment opportunities to French candidates.
• Pure Results CoachingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCoaching partner for the Employment Program for French in New Zealand, providing HR training and career guidance services.
• LHH (Lee Hecht Harrison)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCareer transition and talent development partner for EPFNZ program.
• Spring Professional New ZealandminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRecruitment specialist partner for EPFNZ program, connecting French candidates with job opportunities.
• Climate Leaders CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Climate & Sustainability Committee activities, advancing sustainable business practices.
• Sustainable Business CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sustainability initiatives, supporting members in advancing sustainable business practices.
• Diversity WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives within the chamber's Women & Leadership and Climate & Sustainability committees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• French Chamber of Commerce Great Britain: Direct CCIFI network peer serving the UK with a comparable mandate of promoting France–UK bilateral trade, providing market entry services, events, and V.I.E hosting; operates with a larger secretariat but the same membership-fee and event-driven business model.
• French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FACCI): Another CCIFI member chamber operating in Oceania with a similar mandate of promoting bilateral trade between France and Australia; structurally the closest peer given shared network affiliation, comparable service offerings (V.I.E hosting, market entry support, networking events) and similar member profile.
• CCI France Allemagne (Franco-German Chamber): Largest and most established bilateral French chamber globally, sharing the CCIFI framework with FNZCCI and offering membership, events, training and translation services; a scaled-up comparable peer with similar revenue model and services portfolio.
• FACC - French-American Chamber of Commerce (New York): A CCIFI-affiliated bilateral chamber promoting France–US trade with comparable member services, event programming and V.I.E support; provides a peer benchmark for how bilateral chambers monetize membership and event sponsorships at scale.

Broad incumbents

• Auckland Chamber of Commerce: Hosts FNZCCI at its premises and is the broader NZ domestic chamber of commerce; much larger in scope (thousands of NZ members) and not French-specific, but operates a similar membership/event/trade-promotion model and represents the local incumbent that bilateral chambers coexist with.

Peers

• New Zealand Chambers of Commerce (NZ Chambers network):

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fnzcci

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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