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The Golden Era Of Trade Over And NZ Must Diversify Partners - Deputy Secretary Of Trade
Thu, 4 Jul 2024 13:32:26 +1200 | RNZ
With big powers stepping outside the rules-based trading system, NZ must push hard to diversify trading partners, the deputy secretary of tradesays. More >>
New Trade Agreement A Boost For New Zealand Wood Processors
Wed, 3 Jul 2024 09:20:31 +1200 | WPMA
Increased export opportunities through the removal of tariffs for 41 wood products included within the ‘Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability’ is welcomed by New Zealand’s wood processing and manufacturing industry.More >>
New Global Rideshare Company Ario Launches First In New Zealand With World’s Most Advanced E-scooter
Wed, 3 Jul 2024 09:01:38 +1200 | Common Ground
With an Auckland Council licence obtained for West Auckland and plans underway for licence applications country-wide, New Zealanders are the first in the world with access to the most advanced shared e-scooter on the market, via Ario’s rideshare ...More >>
NZ Wood And Wool To Benefit Through New Trade Deal
Tue, 2 Jul 2024 17:52:46 +1200 | New Zealand Government
New Zealand today concluded a groundbreaking trade deal with Costa Rica, Iceland, and Switzerland, to remove tariffs on hundreds of products that benefit sustainability and the environment, Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says.More >>
Launch Of The UN Trade Digitalization Index
Tue, 2 Jul 2024 16:10:28 +1200 | UN ESCAP
The UN Trade Digitalization Index, a joint effort of the five UN regional commissions and UNCTAD, measures the extent to which trade digitalization has progressed in over 160 countries and provides a new basis for evidence-based policy making in this important ...More >>
PACER Plus: Enhancing Trade Facilitation In The Region
Tue, 2 Jul 2024 14:46:19 +1200 | PACER Plus
The successful integration of customs and postal systems through the PACER Plus agreement marks a significant step forward in facilitating trade and investment in our region. More >>
Air New Zealand Receives 500,000-Litre Delivery Of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Wed, 26 Jun 2024 08:27:27 +1200 | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has this week received a shipment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into Wellington, its first delivery to the nation’s capital city and another small step towards its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. More >>
Spike In Shipping Costs Could Pose Inflation Challenge
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:12:01 +1200 | RNZ
Rates are higher than they were during peak of Red Sea conflict. More >>
Live Exports Not In New Zealand’s Future
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:56:54 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour will reinstate a ban on live exports of cattle by sea when re-elected. More >>
Petition Handover To Protect The Ban On Live Exports By Sea
Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:08:28 +1200 | SPCA
The petition led by esteemed retired veterinarian Dr John Hellström ONZM which gathered 47,5000 signatures online with thousands more on paper to be counted, will be handed over to Labour MP Hon. Damien O’Connor.More >>
Submissions Open On International Treaty Examinations Relating To The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework For Prosperity
Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:35:16 +1200 | Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade Committee
The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee is inviting public submissions on four international treaty examinations relating to the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) and the accompanying National Interest Analysis.More >>
Exports Reach $7 Billion In May
Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:46:38 +1200 | Stats NZ
New Zealand’s total exports were valued at $7.2 billion in the May 2024 month, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. This is the first time that monthly exports have reached $7 billion. Trade values are not adjusted for price changes. ...More >>
Christopher Luxon Gets A 'C' On Japan Trade Trip
Sat, 22 Jun 2024 16:47:02 +1200 | RNZ
Power Play - The trade mission was overshadowed by a distraction for which the prime minister has only himself to blame. More >>
Global Foreign Investment Declines For Second Year As Geopolitical Tensions Rise, UN Trade Body Reports
Sat, 22 Jun 2024 05:00:41 +1200 | UN News
Foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by two per cent to $1.3 trillion in 2023 amid global economic slowdown and rising geopolitical tensions, according to a report released on Thursday by the UN trade and development body, UNCTAD.More >>
Strong Forecast Returns For Growers Has Zespri On Track For $4.5 Billion Sales Goal
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:02:13 +1200 | Zespri
Forecast per hectare OGRs have increased from last season, with the mid-point of current ranges above last season’s final per hectare returns for all pools. Green and Organic Green forecast per hectare returns are expected to be at record levels.More >>
Petition Handover To Protect The Ban On Live Exports By Sea
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:15:53 +1200 | SPCA
Animal lovers will gather outside parliament at midday on 25 June to formally handover the parliamentary petition demanding the government protect the ban on live export of farmed animals by sea.More >>
Record-breaking Hort Connections Buoys Fresh Produce Industry
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:41:07 +1200 | International Fresh Produce Association
Australasia’s record-breaking premier fresh produce event, Hort Connections 2024 held in Melbourne earlier this month set the tone for strategic industry growth, renewed grower confidence and is estimated to have injected $10 million into the ...More >>
Quarterly Current Account Deficit $7.3b: Balance Of Payments & International Investment Position: March 24 Quarter
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:29:23 +1200 | Stats NZ
New Zealand’s seasonally adjusted current account deficit widened by $0.3 billion to $7.3 billion in the March 2024 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.More >>
How Corporations Are Fueling Geopolitical Tensions And Global Conflicts In The 21st Century
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:00:52 +1200 | Independent Media Institute
Multinational corporations with global reach are increasingly getting entangled in conflicts and geopolitical rivalries by supporting multiple sides. As the U.S.-led global order faces challenges, their influence as transnational actors will only ...More >>
Miraka Signs New Low-carbon A2 Milk Product Agreement During Chinese Premier’s NZ Visit
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:37:41 +1200 | Miraka
The Miraka dairy plant is the world’s first to use geothermal energy. It has one of the lowest manufacturing carbon emissions footprints that there is globally, emitting 92% less carbon than traditional coal-fired factories.More >>
