UK’s CPTPP inclusion would be a win for exporters - BusinessNZ

The UK’s addition to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) would reduce barriers and give exporters a much-needed boost in the wake of Covid-19, BusinessNZ Network Chief Executive Kirk Hope says.

New Zealand welcomes news of UK request to join CPTPP

Trade and Export Growth Minister, Damien O’Connor, today welcomed the United Kingdom’s intention to submit a formal request to accede to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Canadian interest in the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement welcomed - O'Connor

Minister for Trade and Export Growth Damien O’Connor has today welcomed the announcement by Canada that it is interested in joining the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) alongside New Zealand, Singapore and Chile.

'RCEP a wake up call to rethink the failed hyperglobalisation model'

"The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) that was signed virtually yesterday is a wake up call for the cheerleaders of hyperglobalisation: countries and their peoples have become wary and weary of these mega-free trade deals ", says University of Auckland law professor Jane Kelsey,

Joint Statement on strategic partnership between Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and NZ

Prime Minister

DCANZ welcomes launch of UK-New Zealand FTA negotiation

Media Release by the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ)

The Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) is welcoming the launch of free trade agreement negotiations between New Zealand and the UK as a positive development in the trade agenda.

Red meat exports holding despite Covid-19 disruption

The monthly value of New Zealand red meat and co-product exports for April was largely unchanged from the same month last year despite COVID-19, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA).

Joint statement by Prime Ministers Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison

Joint statement by Prime Ministers Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison

Red meat exports top $9 billion in 2019 - Meat Industry Association

The growth was largely a result of the growth in overall exports to China, which increased by 57 per cent to reach $3.7 billion. Sheepmeat exports to China grew by 40 per cent to $1.6 billion for the year, and beef exports by 113 per cent to $1.7 billion.

Dairyworks takeover should be Ministers’ decision - Chris Leitch

Ministers should accept responsibility for the final decision on the takeover of the second largest cheese maker in New Zealand, Dairyworks and not hide under the skirts of the Overseas Investment Office.