The Latin America Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence periodically commissions research into New Zealand’s relationship with Latin America. This has included regular polling on New Zealanders’ perceptions of Latin America, as well as a study of the New Zealand-Latin America economic relationship.

You can read our previous reports in our Resources section.

Below is a list of the terms of reference for research we’re currently undertaking.

New Zealand, Latin America and Clean Energy Transitions 

Due: 4pm Thursday, 28 September 2023

We have assessed that studies of potential New Zealand and Latin American contributions to each other’s green transitions could grow New Zealanders’ awareness of the importance of Latin America to their future, and uncover new economic opportunities for New Zealand exporters, officials or organisations to work with Latin American counterparts, third-country companies or other actors on approaches to sustainability challenges.

The research being commissioned will explore the degree to which trade and engagement with Latin America could advance New Zealand and Latin American transitions towards renewable energy futures.

New Zealand, Latin America and Supply Chain Futures 

Due: 4pm Thursday, 28 September 2023

We are looking to uncover potential opportunities for New Zealand exporters, officials, or organisations to work with Latin American counterparts, third-country companies or other actors on common approaches to supply chain challenges and openings. Shortening supply chains could negatively impact countries like New Zealand that find themselves at the end of current supply chains; conversely, friend-shoring could bring opportunities, including for the Māori economy.

This research will explore the opportunity for New Zealand trade with Latin America and/or investment in that region to grow as a result of geopolitical and geoeconomic developments driven by the world’s largest economies, and the ensuing need of New Zealand businesses to reflect on the viability of traditional export markets and import sources.

Submitting an expression of interest to undertake research

If you want to submit an expression of interest to undertake the research, please email Matthew O’Meagher, the Director of the Latin America CAPE by the due date highlighted above.