Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Seafood industry comes out in support of TPP ratification
Media Release
May 11, 2017
Seafood industry comes out in support of TPP ratification
The seafood industry has welcomed Trade Minister Todd McClay’s announcement that Cabinet has decided to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Seafood New Zealand chief executive, Tim Pankhurst said the industry relies on trade, as does wider New Zealand.
“We exported $1.8 billion of seafood last year and free and open access to markets is critical for the industry.
“The ratification of TPP by the New Zealand government sends a strong signal that we continue to support the agreement despite the withdrawal of the United States.
“There are still very valuable markets for New Zealand among the remaining TPP countries and ratification is a show of faith in a future agreement that will be of benefit to the seafood industry.
“We commend the Minister and Cabinet for continuing to support exporters with access to global markets,” said Pankhurst.
Hugh Grant: How To Reduce Network Bottlenecks
Dominion Road Business Association: Auckland Transport's 'Bus To The Mall' Campaign: A Misuse Of Public Funds And A Blow To Local Businesses
Parrot Analytics: A Very Parrot Analytics Christmas, 2024 Edition
Financial Markets Authority: Individual Pleads Guilty To Insider Trading Charges
Great Journeys New Zealand: Travel Down Memory Lane With The Return Of The Southerner
WorkSafe NZ: Overhead Power Lines Spark Safety Call
