New Zealand


New Zealand next cab off the rank to close Gulf states FTA - Key
Most of the Gulf states are positive about signing off on a NZ-GCC deal, although Saudi Arabia is a little more cautious, PM Key says.
Trade first, then talk human rights, with Saudi Arabia — Key
New Zealand's John Key has defended his upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, saying a free-trade agreement with the kingdom will allow the two parties to talk about a ‘range of issues’ including human rights abuses.
Make the most of FTAs, Fonterra executive tells farmers
Australian farmers must work to understand the needs of Chinese consumers if they are to make the most of the free trade agreement signed with Beijing, an executive from New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra says.
NZ-Korea FTA Select Committee provides Kiwis chance to break silence on ISDS
The Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade committee is now accepting public submissions on the NZ-Korea Free Trade Agreement, providing Kiwis with a rare chance to break the silence on the controversial investor-state dispute settlement provisions in that agreement and in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, according to It’s Our Future NZ.
Japan-New Zealand TPP talks making slow progress: Amari
The two countries are at odds over market access for dairy products. While New Zealand seeks to increase its exports of cheese, butter and milk among other goods, Japan says such products are off-limits.
S. Korea, New Zealand formally sign FTA
South Korea and New Zealand on Monday formally signed a free trade agreement (FTA) after South Korean President Park Geun-hye and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key held talks in Korea.
Thousands protest in NZ against Pacific-wide free trade
Thousands of New Zealanders turned out in protests across the country Saturday against a Pacific-wide free trade deal claimed to be “selling out” the people’s future.
Where are the TPP negotiations up to?
Discussion with Susan Sell, Matthew Rimmer and Jane Kelsey
Tell our Govt NO to the TPPA on March 7
The best chance to stop the TPPA is before ministers make their decisions. Join the nationwide day of action on 7 Mar 2015 in Aotearoa/NewZealand
TPPA secret while EU releases TTIP documents
New Zealand Trade Minister Tim Groser needs to explain why NZ must keep TPPA secret while EU releases TTIP documents, argues Prof Jane Kelsey