Press Release – Federated Farmers

Having just returned from Japan and the World Farmers Organisation General-Assembly, Federated Farmers President Bruce Wills is delighted New Zealand will support Japans bid to join Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Tim Groser will tomorrow travel to Surabaya, Indonesia to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting of Ministers Responsible for Trade. The meeting will be hosted by Indonesia on 20-21 April and the focus will be on A … Read more »

Press Release – Federated Farmers

Farm leaders from over 50 countries including New Zealand have backed a break-through trade policy for the World Farmers Organisation (WFO). “While we havent agreed with 100 percent of everything in this WFO trade policy, the policy is a major pro-trade … Read more »

Press Release – NZ Beef and Lamb

Beef + Lamb New Zealand CEO smoothing the way for TPP in Mexico Beef + Lamb New Zealand Chief Executive Officer, Dr Scott Champion is in Mexico to talk with Mexican sheep and beef industry interests about the opportunities that will occur when the … Read more »

Speech – New Zealand Government

Today, I want to focus on our economic relationship. Trade between New Zealand and China, as you know, has grown rapidly in recent years. In part, that is because of Chinas ever-increasing importance in the global economy. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has today announced the appointment of international trade specialist George Rutherford to the New Zealand Meat Board. The 10-member Meat Board is a statutory body which works to get the best possible ongoing … Read more »

Speech – New Zealand Government

I am here in China, with this delegation, to support the growing relationship between our two countries, which has gone from strength to strength over recent years. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Customs Service

The General Administration of China Customs (China Customs) and the New Zealand Customs Service announced today a trial of new procedures that will allow for the clearing of New Zealand goods held in bonded storage (Special Customs Control Areas and Bonded … Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party

The Government has missed the perfect opportunity to introduce legislation that would have provided New Zealanders with accurate information about where the food they eat is grown and produced, Labours Food Safety spokesperson Damien OConnor … Read more »

Press Release – NZ US Council

Join Major Business and Government Leaders in Washington, DC – May 19-21 The USNZ 2013 Pacific Partnership Forum to be held in Washington, DC from May 19 – 21 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel has opened for registration. The Forum will bring together New … Read more »

Speech – New Zealand Government

Let me start with a statement of principle. Its about the relatively open trade and payments system that we have inherited. It has flaws and shortcomings. There are many vulnerable developing countries at early stages of development that have … Read more »

Press Release – Statistics New Zealand

The value of exported goods rose $290 million (8.0 percent) to $3.9 billion in February 2013, compared with February 2012, Statistics New Zealand said today. This was led by an increase in exports to China, up $259 million (49 percent). Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key will lead a high-level business mission and cultural delegation on an official visit to China next week to celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 5th anniversary of the China New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Making sure the World Trade Organisations rules and commitments work for the benefit of all developing countries will be one of the key challenges for the next Director-General says Trade Minister Tim Groser at the end of a visit to Africa. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

I’ve just returned from a very successful visit to four Latin American countries – Mexico, Columbia, Chile, and Brazil. My nine day visit, alongside 22 large Kiwi companies, was a chance for me to build connections with this part of the world. … Read more »

Press Release – Green Party

The Ministry of Primary Industries needs to reconsider its decision on risky raw pig meat imports in light of the Auditor General’s recent report showing the lack of preparedness for dealing with biosecurity incursions, the Green Party said today. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Bill English will visit Hong Kong for two days next week, where he will deliver a keynote speech to the annual Asia Investment Conference and meet a number of business and political leaders. Read more »

Press Release – Joint Media Statement

Business representatives from around the Asia Pacific region, gathered for the 16th round of Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations currently underway in Singapore, urged negotiators to show flexibility and narrow the range of differences so that … Read more »

Press Release – Asian Development Bank

Asia has become increasingly integrated over the past decade, led by growing trade and tourism and, most recently, as the region faced down the global financial crisis and subsequent eurozone crisis, according to a new integration index published in … Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 5 March 2013 Media Statement Mexico, NZ commit to stronger trade relations Read more »