New Zealand


Trade not so much about tariffs anymore, says NZ Trade Minister Todd McClay
In essence, trade agreements are not about tariffs and goods anymore but about investment and services.
China, New Zealand launch talks to upgrade free trade pact
China and New Zealand have agreed to start formal negotiations to upgrade the pair's free trade agreement (FTA).
TPP bill passed by Parliament
New Zealand Parliament has passed the Bill that allows the Government to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership amid opposition complaints that it's a waste of time.
Call for Govt to help our neighbours negotiate for life-saving medicines
The Public Health Association (PHA) is asking the NZ government to step in and help our neighbouring countries negotiate better deals for life-saving medicines.
Key to lead mission to India; ASEAN FTA review announced
Prime Minister John Key will lead a trade delegation to India next week, saying the pursuit of a trade agreement with the highly protected agricultural giant is "the primary reason we're going" but playing down the likelihood of early progress
New Zealand, Gulf states renew efforts to seal free trade pact
New Zealand and the Gulf Cooperation Council will work to get a stalled free trade pact back on track after trade ministers from the Pacific nation and Saudi Arabia agreed to deepen trade ties.
Christchurch March for Democracy, National Day of Action
The purpose of the protest march is to show that a wide cross-section of groups and organisations are united in concern about the government's intention to ratify the TPPA
Negotiations conclude on free trade agreement for Pacific
Trade ministers from Pacific Island Forum countries including Australia and New Zealand gathered to try to sign off on the negotiations which have been going on for more than 8 years.
Trade talks that could milk India dry
The proposed shift in India’s RCEP strategy could hurt the country's 75 million small dairy producing households