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Our Host for International Women's Day Breakfast
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Hon Nicola Grigg
Minister of State for Trade and Investment
Minister for Women
Associate Minister for Agriculture
Associate Minister for ACC
Nicola Grigg is the Minister of State for Trade and Investment, Minister for Women, Associate Minister of Agriculture, Associate Minister for ACC. Nicola has been the MP for Selwyn since 2020.
Nicola was born and raised on the family sheep and beef farm in Mt Somers, and studied at the New Zealand Broadcasting School, graduating with a Degree in Broadcast Communications and Diplomas in Television and Radio News.
Nicola has worked as a reporter and newsreader and was a press secretary for Sir Bill English during his tenure as Minister of Finance, and Prime Minister. Following that, Nicola worked with a wide range of agri-businesses in export marketing and business development.
Before becoming an MP, Nicola was a portfolio manager at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. She managed the business development of a wide range of Canterbury-based exporters – mostly in the agriculture, agritech and manufacturing sectors – supporting them to grow their business offshore.
Outside of work Nicola tries to spend as much time as possible outdoors and enjoys skiing, riding, running, and hiking. She is deeply passionate about promoting New Zealand’s agricultural sector and is a staunch advocate for farming businesses.
We look forward to you joining us on Thursday 5 March 2026 at breakfast or online
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