Latin America New Zealand Business Council

The LATIN AMERICA NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS COUNCIL was formed in 1991, from a merger of the previous Mexico/NZ and Chile/NZ Business Councils. It is a voluntary grouping of New Zealand business people interested in supporting and encouraging business links between the countries of Latin America and New Zealand.  It receives no funds from the Government, and operates totally independently from the Government.

Patrons of the Council

Sir Don McKinnon, ONZ, GCVO – former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
Rt Hon. Mike Moore ONZ – former Director-General of the World Trade Organisation
Hon. Dr Lockwood Smith – Speaker of the House of Representatives

Membership Profile

In this space we will provide more indepth profiles of our members on a rotating basis.

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Since 1886 Methven Limited has been a boutique New Zealand designer and manufacturer of contemporary handmade tapware and luxury shower solutions.

During this time Methven has created a brand name recognised for its style, reliability and longevity which has made Methven the most requested shower and tapware brand in New Zealand.

In recent years Methven embraced and invested in technological methods of engineering by way of applied science, complimented with engineering boldness and innovative industrial design to create a luxury method of water delivery not matched globally.  This Earthwise technology ensures water and energy conservation without compromise.

This leading engineering advancement was then applied to the manufacturing of our shower and tapware which is now known as SatinJet and Fast Flow.

SatinJet and Fast Flow proprietary technology is now the most requested shower solution within New Zealand and has also been installed into more than 60,000 hotel rooms around the world.

Methven Limited has business offices located in New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Dubai and United Kingdom.

We would like to express our interest in all markets within Latin America , and welcome contact from any interested companies about our manufactured products.

For more information , please contact John Clough – International Business Manager , directly on

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Mobile Phone  +64 21 778 618

Website www.methven.com