Displaying items by tag: EU

Wednesday, 29 May 2019 07:55

When is a gouda not a gouda?

Trade expert Stephen Jacobi says he thinks New Zealand cheesemakers are rightly concerned about a European Union plan to protect the names of common cheeses.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 10:03

Trade talks on target - just

European Union and New Zealand trade officials are still hopeful that agreement on a free trade agreement (FTA) will be reached by the end of the year.

Published in General News
Friday, 17 May 2019 08:44

Of mice and men — Editorial

Peter Burke on the shambles in Britain’s House of Commons and New Zealand's FTA talks.

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 10:47

FTA talks resume in wellington

Negotiations this week in Wellington are expected to further advance a free trade agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the European Union (EU).

Published in General News
Tuesday, 16 April 2019 09:02

Farmers warned of climate change risk

Ag Minister Damien O’Connor has warned farmers that if they don’t take account of climate change in their production systems they could be jeopardising access to major markets.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 10 April 2019 12:33

No consensus as politicians mull Brexit

New Zealand exporters are holding their breath as UK politicians struggle to reach any sort of consensus on how or when Britain will leave the European Union.

Published in General News

OPINION: The PM's unrealistic claim of a free trade agreement with the EU before the end of the year is proving to be a hollow promise. 

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 07 March 2019 08:08

Geographical indications threat to NZ exports

The EU’s proposed restrictions on the use of geographical names in products could have implications for NZ exports to other regions – including China, a trade expert says.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 27 February 2019 08:24

EU chief talks up free trade deal

An influential European Union diplomat is optimistic that a quality free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand is possible before the end of 2019.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 19 February 2019 07:25

Meat tariff whammy?

With a no-deal Brexit looming, NZ meat exporters face the prospect of paying tariffs twice on product going from the UK to the EU.

Published in General News
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