Displaying items by tag: free trade

Tuesday, 19 July 2016 13:55

Brexit pushes NZ down FTA queue

Brexit is likely to push New Zealand down the queue for free trade negotiations with the European Union.

Published in General News
Thursday, 17 March 2016 14:55

Foot in the door

Facing criticism on the deal for dairy in particular, Trade Minister Todd McClay said TPP is a free trade agreement in that it frees up trade.

Published in General News
Thursday, 04 February 2016 15:27

TPP ‘milestone’ for NZ economy - Feds

Federated Farmers says today's signing of the TPP is a significant milestone for the New Zealand economy.

Published in General News
Thursday, 04 February 2016 15:16

Big tariff savings in TPP says Zespri

Zespri says the TPP could save over $1000 for every hectare of kiwifruit grown in New Zealand if potential tariff relief was passed on to growers.

Published in General News
Thursday, 04 February 2016 15:12

Red meat sector welcomes TPP signing

The Trans Pacific Partnership will eliminate over time most of the tariffs on New Zealand's red meat sector, says Beef + Lamb chairman James Parsons.

Published in General News
Monday, 25 January 2016 10:51

TPP honours Treaty: Minister

Nothing in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) will prevent the Crown from meetings its obligations to Maori, says Trade Minister Todd McClay.

Published in General News
Monday, 25 January 2016 08:54

Fonterra expects Iran growth

Fonterra is welcoming the Government's move to lift restrictions on trade with Iran, a key butter partner.

Published in World News
Wednesday, 20 January 2016 11:09

Obama nails it - Editorial

News that the TPP is to be signed here early next month will no doubt fire up outrage, ridiculous claims and pontificating by the usual array of serial protestors, desperate politicians and other economic Luddites.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 20 January 2016 08:56

What’s in store for 2016?

Horticulture claims to be the little brother growing up fast, Beef + Lamb NZ welcomes the possibilities new trade agreements will bring and the dairy industry is being urged to stay strong and keep enhancing its reputation.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 19 January 2016 16:17

Christmas bonus for NZ agriculture

New Zealand primary sectors were not expecting the World Trade Organisation (WTO) decision to remove all agricultural export subsidies, says the new Trade Minister Todd McClay.

Published in General News
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