Aviation, tourism and energy writer for the Business HeraldVideo will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playThe Government will spend $53 million showcasing New Zealand at Expo 2020 in Dubai in an attempt to boost trade in the region and beyond. For us this a relatively big play," Bridges told the Herald. When Dubai bid for Expo 2020, its rulers said they would spend more than $10b on a 2 sq km site that will contain three thematic areas: opportunity, sustainability and mobility. "Expo 2020 is a vital opportunity to increase New Zealand's profile amongst new trading partners as well as grow our trade with existing partners," said McClay. After entering the pavilion, visitors passed a two-tonne piece of pounamu.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 23, 2017 03:00 UTC