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Public Shut Out As Government Rushes To Reinstate Cruel Live Export By Sea
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:26:58 +1300 | SAFE
"The Government is backtracking on promises of transparency by rushing this legislation through without proper public consultation," says SAFE CEO Debra Ashton. More >>
Government Should Be Transparent On Live Exports
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:06:04 +1300 | New Zealand Labour Party
“The majority of New Zealanders want to protect the ban Labour put in place. The Government knows that and is avoiding public consultation," Labour animal welfare spokesperson Rachel Boyack said.More >>
Government Plan To Reinstate Live Animal Exports A “National Disgrace”
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:20:03 +1300 | Green Party
How can the Government claim to respect animal welfare when it is willing to subject animals to such prolonged suffering for profit? On every level, it’s a national disgrace.More >>
Government Continues Work To Reinstate Livestock Exports By Sea
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:17:22 +1300 | New Zealand Government
The Government will introduce legislation changes to reinstate the trade, enhance oversight, and strengthen requirements for exporters to identify risks and manage the welfare of livestock exported by sea.More >>
DeSmog Releases Analysis Of Big Ag And Food Industry Lobbyists From COP29 UNFCCC Participant Data
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:04:34 +1300 | Kick Big Polluters Out
“Along with the 1,770 fossil fuel lobbyists who accessed the talks this year, our reporting raises serious questions about the influence of powerful vested interests on the COP process.”More >>
A Quiet Revolution In Greening Global Trade
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:38:38 +1300 | UNDP
As COP29 approaches, it is notable that the journey to a sustainable future can be made in incremental steps. ASYCUDA is considered one of these important steps - it is a practical tool that shows how small, scalable solutions can make a real impact ...More >>
APEC Summit: NZ puts best foot forward ahead of Trump taking office
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 20:10:32 +1300 | RNZ
Analysis - World leaders gathering for APEC are all too aware Donald Trump's election has shifted the dial on trade for exporting nations. More >>
Agreement On Climate Change, Trade And Sustainability (ACCTS) Positive For New Zealand Wood Product Exporters
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 14:49:38 +1300 | Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association
New Zealand exports over $2.4 billion of wood products worldwide and has a leading story to tell around our sustainable and renewable forests fitting strongly with the core goals of ACCTS.More >>
NZ Signs Trade Deal With Costa Rica, Iceland And Switzerland
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 05:09:44 +1300 | New Zealand Government
This agreement removes tariffs on key exports including 45 wood and wool products — two sectors that are vital to achieving our goal of doubling New Zealand’s exports by value in ten years, Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says.More >>
Trump’s Tariffs Are Nothing New – NZ’s Real Problem Is The Failing Free Trade System Itself
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:57:59 +1300 | The Conversation
The US and others have been shifting the rules of the global free trade system for years. New Zealand can’t ignore the risks much longer. More >>
Minister Of State For Trade Heads To Brisbane For PACER Plus Meeting
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:13:11 +1300 | New Zealand Government
The Government is strongly committed to supporting Pacific Island countries to grow the positive impacts of trade in the Pacific through the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus. PACER Plus is the largest and most comprehensive ...More >>
United States Business Summit – A New Era
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:38:09 +1300 | Auckland Business Chamber
“This is a pivotal moment for New Zealand and the United States. President Trump’s re-election brings both challenges and opportunities, and we must be proactive in shaping our future economic and diplomatic relationship with the US,” said Fran ...More >>
Fonterra To Proceed With Sale Process For Consumer Businesses
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:43:56 +1300 | Fonterra
CEO Miles Hurrell says, following a detailed scoping phase, the Co-op has decided to proceed with a sale process for these businesses. More >>
Export Webinar: Optimising Opportunities For Pacific Food And Beverage Products In New Zealand
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:46:13 +1300 | Pacific Trade Invest
All you need to know to get your products into New Zealand supermarkets. More >>
Groundbreaking Ceremony Kicks Off The Building Of The Centre For Eye Health In Papua New Guinea
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 18:15:17 +1300 | Fred Hollows Foundation
The purpose-built eye care training and service centre aims to tackle the pressing issue of avoidable blindness and vision impairment by supporting specialist eye care training for eye doctors, eye nurses, and optometrists.More >>
New Zealand Businesses Deliver $340 Million Trade Boost For New Zealand In China
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 13:51:18 +1300 | New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
The Chinese market never stands still. There are always new consumer niches, new channels to market, new local competition, and increasingly Chinese consumers are preferring Chinese brands. This market is dynamic and fast moving.More >>
NZ Film Commission Leads Timely Business Delegation To LA
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 09:20:40 +1300 | New Zealand Film Commission
The upcoming trip to Los Angeles called KIA ORA LA, delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, will facilitate events and meetings for screen sector leaders and assist marketing multi-million-dollar infrastructure facilities.More >>
$340m NZ-China Trade Boost Through 24 Key Partnerships
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 08:17:56 +1300 | New Zealand Government
“These deals will grow our economy and reinforce New Zealand as a reliable trade partner and significant supplier to China. They will also contribute to our target of doubling the value of exports in the next 10 years.”More >>
Unlocking New Opportunities For Local Exporters
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 17:51:04 +1300 | Whanganui and Partners
Whanganui & Partners is working in collaboration with New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE) to map out current export practice, and to work towards improving export capability for the region. Whanganui & Partners drives economic development initiatives for ...More >>
Genetic Engineering Reforms Risk Making NZ An Outlier
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 20:28:57 +1300 | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
These proposed changes aren’t, as touted by proponents, a catch-up to align us with countries that permit GMO production—they’re a leap into the unknown, with no thorough understanding of the science, and no assurance of safety for our ecosystems ...More >>
