Farewell Len

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our friend and loyal CANZA member Len Edney early on Sunday morning.

Len was one of the founders or CANZA way back in 2005.  His tireless work for CANZA, his brilliant auction oration at the Ball and awesome BBQs at ANZAC Day will be missed but most of all we will miss him!!

Len was Len right till the end as signified by a last catch up with Shane. who expertly smuggled beers into Motol which were shared together. Len's big wish was to make it to our Ball, Len, you know we'll party for you and make you proud!

Deepest condolences to Kristyna Edney and Oli Edney, our thoughts are with you today.

80 Years Young! 
UK - New Zealand - Czech Republic - a life well lived!

CANZA BALL Update

CANZA BALL update - final 20 tickets up for grabs!

This year’s ball is shaping up to be the best yet!

Last week our committee tasted and critiqued our 4-course meal (including the vegetarian option) and we have the best meal yet. We can guarantee that portions are generous and tasty, this year we will also have a midnight snack served for those who’ve burned the calories on the dance-floor.

To secure our final spots please register here
 

Mental Health Awareness training with Epic Assist

Founded in Brisbane, Australia, Epic Assist are offering a small group workshop in Prague for individuals and businesses interested in Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace.

This is a valuable session for those working in the field of Human Resources and for business owners to understand how to support staff with Mental Health issues. Training can take place in either Czech or English.  There is more information on the training here, or on the EPIC website.

To express interest please contact Epic at info@epc-org.eu
 

Chateau Hostačov

You may know that Aussie-owned Chateau Hostačov is a great place for a romantic weekend away, or lavish wedding, but did you know they do corporate events as well?  

If you're looking for an inspiring venue for your end of year function, look no further. 

They have fun group activities like a treasure hunt and frisbee golf in their forest, and also a brand new WW2 themed escape room.  Inquire now for your company Christmas bash and beyond at info@chateau-hostacov.com

2019 Save the date!
26 January Australia Day - Waitangi Day Party

SKP HOPO is this year’s charity partner for the Ball.

We are delighted to support this worthy cause.  SKP HOPO is a Christian organisation providing social services and spiritual care to those in need.

They provide temporary accommodation, support, and services to people at risk of losing their home.

Their shelter serves a broad target group, including parents and their children, single mothers and single fathers with children, women in the 8th and 9th month of pregnancy, and families in the process of preparation for the return of their children. Their goal is to arrange for temporary accommodation and provide support and services aimed at finding a solution resulting from difficult social situations including the loss of a home.



Our donation will go directly towards their project: Sheet Metal Houses for Mothers. Their aim is to move ten mothers with their children to a new, comfortable and safe environment.

Please support SKP HOPO by coming to the ball.  You can also learn more and donate directly to them via their website.

Announcing the Launch of Australasian Business in Europe

As you may already be aware, we have been working for some time to establish a business focused Australian and New Zealand chamber of commerce

This new organisation, which will compliment CANZA, will be better resourced and will provide support and assistance to CANZA's existing activities.  CANZA will continue to focus on social cultural and sporting aspects while ABiE will focus exclusively on business in a much more traditional 'Chamber of Commerce' model.
 

If you, or your company, are interested in business, check out the ABiE website where you can subscribe to the newsletter and get more information about membership.
 

Partnership with CNZBA

We are very pleased to announce a partnership with CNZBA (the Czech New Zealand Business Association).

The CNZBA is dedicated to encouraging, promoting and supporting reciprocal trade, business and investment between New Zealand and the Czech Republic.

Since its establishment in December 2012, CNZBA has become officially recognized as a bilateral platform helping New Zealand and Czech Republic businesses and business oriented individuals expand their mutual business relations.

The CNZBA is a non-profit membership organisation fostering and protecting interests of its members and prospective members, who recruit from broad range of industries. Membership in the CZNBA is available to every company and individual involved or interested in undertaking trade, investment and/or any other form of legitimate business between New Zealand and the Czech Republic.

The CNZBA works independently, but maintains very good relations with the Czech and New Zealand government delegations and their trade & investment departments.

For more information visit www.cnzba.co.nz or Facebook.

If you are a Czech business looking to expand into New Zealand (or Australia) or a NZ or Australian business that has recently arrived in town, please don't hesitate to contact us.  
  

Partnership with Czech Cricket
 

CANZA is delighted to announce that it has formed a partnership with Czech Cricket (Českomoravský Kriketový Svaz). Cricket as a sport and outdoor activity is very popular in both Australia and New Zealand with the national men's and women's teams of both countries performing at the pinnacle of the international game. Through the partnership we will be working on two fronts:

1) to help inform Czech-based Aussies and Kiwis that their time in the Czech Republic does not have to be without cricket, with regular senior and junior tournaments being played

2) to help introduce local Czech people to the Australian and New Zealand pastime and our beloved sport, cricket.

Czech Cricket has been steadily expanding since its formation in Prague in 2000. Czech Cricket coordinates and support local international and Czech State schools towards participation in the Czech Cricket Winter, Spring and Summer tournaments, which have been showing fantastic growth since their introduction in 2012. The expansion of these tournaments alongside the introduction of an additional team in the men’s game and a major facilities development overhaul project mean that 2014 is set to be a fantastic year for cricket in the Czech Republic.

If you or any of your friends, colleagues or relatives are interested in learning more about cricket, please contact info@CzechCricket.cz or for upcoming events, please keep an eye on the Czech Cricket website here www.czechcricket.cz/.

Opportunity for business referrals from Austrade

The Australian government trade, investment and education promotion agency - Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) - would like to offer an opportunity to register Service Providers interested in co-operation with Australian companies. To register, please complete this online form: http://www.austrade.gov.au/About-Austrade/Contact-us/Referrals-Database-Registration. The registration is open to companies offering Legal services; Interpreters / Translators; Consultancy companies; Accountancy companies; Providers of other services to companies.

Once approved, the registered company will be listed in the database of potential services providers to Australian companies interested in doing business in Central Europe and/or those already operating in this region.