Founded as the New Zealand-German Business Association Inc. in 1983, the German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (GNZCC) has become an important partner in fostering bilateral trade between Germany and New Zealand. The GNZCC is part of the German Chamber of Commerce Network: 140 offices worldwide in 92 countries with over 50 thousand members, 79 offices in Germany with around 4 million members. The German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (GNZCC) brings people together by creating a platform for mutual exchange, forging contacts and initiating business.