New Zealand


Key sets Japan straight on free trade rationale
If agriculture was off the Trans-Pacific Partnership table as far as Japan was concerned, then New Zealand did not want to see Japan around the TPP negotiating table. "It's as simple as that."
Jane Kelsey: Trading sovereignty for short-term advantage
The TPPA would impose the most far-reaching obligations on New Zealand since the Closer Economic Relations agreement with Australia, deepening our commitment to free market policies that affect our jobs, our social and cultural well-being, and ultimately the sovereignty to make decisions as a nation.
NZ and Russia talk FTA
New Zealand and Russia have had basic initial talks about a possible free trade agreement (FTA), Prime Minister John Key says.
Tokyo shows reluctance to free-trade talks with New Zealand
Japan's farm minister Michihiko Kano expressed reluctance Sunday to an offer from his New Zealand counterpart for negotiations toward the signing of a bilateral free trade agreement.
NZ TV host's 'India-racism-slur' could affect FTA between two nations: Kiwi diplomat
Raga D'silva, deputy chairman of the India New Zealand Business Council, has warned that the TVNZ presenter Paul Henry's 'racist' comments against New Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit could have a negative impact on negotiations for a free trade agreement between both the countries.
India, New Zealand officials to meet in Oct to push for FTA
India and New Zealand will meet in October in Wellington to speed up the ongoing talks for a market opening pact, aims to enhance the USD 754 million trade between the two nations.
Indonesia says restriction on beef imports will protect domestic industry
Indonesia’s restriction on beef imports from New Zealand is aimed at protecting local breeders, a spokesman of the Trade Ministry said, as the dispute goes to the upcoming ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA forum.
US official confirms commitment to free trade talks
The United States has confirmed its commitment to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement negotiations, with one of its most senior representatives saying enthusiasm is high and likely to rise.
Indian milk protests could harm Free Trade deal
Shiv Shena protestors angry over their government’s dairy deal with NZ giant Fonterra drained valuable milk from a tanker and are threatening to torch a Fonterra shipment next month.
Key talks trade with South Korea
Trade will be top of the agenda when Prime Minister John Key meets with President Lee Myung-bak and Prime Minister Chung Un-chan in Korea later today.