“New Zealand, New Horizon 2016” winners announced

“I have never been to New Zealand but friends that have been there told me that it is “beyond expectations”. I put a lot of effort in to come up with my poster and slogan, hoping to be lucky enough to win this prize and have the opportunity to visit this magical place. I am so happy that I won,” shared Nguyen Huy Cuong, the announced winner.

The third edition of the “New Zealand, New Horizon” asked entrants to design posters and slogans promoting New Zealand tourism in Vietnam. Over 700 submissions were received. The competition was part of the Embassy’s activities to increase interest and knowledge about New Zealand tourism in the lead up to the commencement of direct flights by Air New Zealand between Ho Chi Minh City and Auckland on 4 June 2016.

Commenting on the competition and the large number of submissions, New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Haike Manning noted: “We really wanted to get from the Vietnamese public their ideas on how to promote New Zealand. What is it about the image of New Zealand that draws Vietnamese to want to visit New Zealand? Is it the amazing scenery, adventure tourism, the Hobbit films or the great food and beverage? We had some really strong entries which we look forward to putting into use to showcase New Zealand in Vietnam.”

“Congratulations to Nguyen Huy Cuong. This is the three consecutive year that someone that has never before visited New Zealand has won “New Zealand, New Horizon”, showing the creativity of young Vietnamese designers,” added Ambassador Manning.

The best poster award was given to Nguyen Kim Chi with her entry on the Hobbiton village. The best slogan winner went to Hoang Kim Nghia with “New Zealand: Love at first sight”.

Fifteen winners of the most engagements (likes, shares and comments) on social media were awarded with New Zealand Natural Ice cream vouchers or USBs from the Embassy.

New Zealand Minister for Economic Development, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment and Science and Innovation, Hon Steven Joyce, is visiting Viet Nam between 4 and 7 June 2016 to celebrate the commencement of direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Auckland, and promote strengthened connectivity between Viet Nam and New Zealand, particularly in tourism, education, IT and food and beverage.