Tangible proof of cross-border execution: China sourcing leadership, market entry & governance engagements, and boardroom-grade CFO advisories.
HOCA turns trade engagement into commercial outcomes: structured pre-fair preparation, curated supplier matching, and execution-focused follow-through.
Led 54 NZ buyers through curated supplier meetings at the 139th Canton Fair in Guangzhou. Trade channels were opened, commercial terms negotiated, and ongoing procurement relationships initiated before delegates returned to New Zealand.
Continuous leadership in hosting official Canton Fair promotion conferences and briefings in Auckland — connecting New Zealand importers, buyers, and company directors directly with Canton Fair representatives and exhibitors.
Active participation in China's flagship import expo and ongoing strategic engagement with leading NZ–China business chambers and bilateral trade bodies.
HOCA enables offshore enterprises to enter New Zealand with robust corporate structures, audit-ready compliance, and an accountable resident director.
As a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors (CMInstD), Dr Howard Long fulfills mandatory resident director requirements while embedding board-level governance, tax architecture, and risk controls into local operations.
Attendance and exchange at official New Zealand functions also attended by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education. Presence at these events reflects HOCA's participation in New Zealand business and community life; it does not imply any endorsement.
Hosting and participating in cross-border business roundtables with visiting NZ delegates in Guangzhou, as well as bilateral exchange programmes connecting global Chinese business networks.
Delegation site visit under a bilateral programme connecting overseas Chinese business networks with Guangzhou enterprises.
HOCA delivers high-level accounting, audit-ready reporting, and CFO leadership built on listed-company discipline.
A decade of service as CFO for an NZX-listed corporation (AFC Group Holdings Limited) — managing board-facing financial steering, market disclosure, and audit-ready compliance.
Direct leadership as CFO and Board Director across successful NZX public listings, bridging pre-IPO audit preparation with post-listing financial governance.
Visual proof of HOCA's cross-border reach, professional networks, and institutional engagement across the NZ–China corridor.
Every engagement begins with a confidential thirty-minute consultation, conducted seamlessly in English, Mandarin or Cantonese.