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India, New Zealand wrap up first round of FTA talks
Key issues include dairy access, tariff disparities, and movement of skilled professionals. Both sides target a deal within 60 days amid complex negotiations over sensitive sectors.
India-New Zealand FTA: First in-person round of talks kick off in New Delhi
During New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, the two countries had stated that a 60-day timeline for the completion of talks is a possibility.
The climate crisis & the threat of investment agreements
Aussie mining billionaire sues Australia for A$420 billion... Yes, this could happen in Aotearoa!!!
Upgraded Asean, Australia and New Zealand FTA enters into force
The upgraded ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) came into force on April 21, creating a trade area of over 703 million people with a combined GDP of more than US$5.6 trillion.
Why NZ wants Europe in a coalition of the willing traders
New Zealand Prime Minister is positioning the CPTPP trade deal as a key foreign policy tool to strengthen free trade amid global tariff tensions, particularly by fostering closer cooperation between CPTPP members and the European Union. While full EU membership in the CPTPP faces challenges, including differing economic models and complex ratification processes, there is growing support for deeper collaboration to uphold rules-based trade and counter protectionism.
NZ says trans-Pacific, EU nations can defend free trade
New Zealand’s prime minister proposed a new alliance to battle global export restrictions, enlisting members of a 12-nation trans-Pacific free trading agreement and the European Union.
Amid India’s trade blitz, New Zealand joins the race for a deal
New Delhi is simultaneously pursuing agreements with the UK and the EU, driven by export-led growth ambitions and concerns over US policies.
NZ, India start comprehensive FTA consultation
The public consultation on New Zealand’s negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with India has been launched.
New Zealand PM Luxon looks to sign FTA pact with India in 60 days
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon aims to finalize a free trade agreement with India within 60 days, targeting a tenfold increase in bilateral trade over the next decade. While both nations express strong optimism and highlight complementary economies, sensitive agricultural products like dairy pose potential challenges.
India and New Zealand to begin talks on FTA after a decade, announces PM Modi
India and New Zealand will resume talks for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Monday. The FTA negotiations had stalled in 2015 due to disagreements over sensitive areas like dairy and agriculture.
Mexico’s CUSMA loss is a warning to New Zealand
Genetically modified corn dispute from the US and Canada exposes lack of protection for Indigenous rights in recent trade deals.
Trade and investment agreements signed with United Arab Emirates
New Zealand’s free trade deal and investment treaty with the United Arab Emirates have been signed.
Nearly a decade on, New Zealand keen to restart free-trade agreement talks
The two countries entered into FTA negotiations 14 years ago, but talks stalled after 10 rounds of discussions, and no formal round of negotiations has been held since February 2015.
NZ ratifies upgraded ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand free trade agreement
New Zealand has ratified the upgraded ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area agreement, further solidifying economic ties with Southeast Asia and creating new opportunities for exporters.
Trump’s tariffs are nothing new – NZ’s real problem is the failing free trade system itself
Headlines following Donald Trump’s election victory focused largely on single issues, such as how US tariff hikes would affect New Zealand’s exports but this oversimplifies and diverts attention from the more systemic challenges a second Trump presidency will pose.
New Zealand seals trade deal with GCC to boost exports, investment
New Zealand has reached a free trade agreement with the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, a deal that will open up significant opportunities for Kiwi exporters in the Middle East.
New Zealand escalates dispute with Canada over dairy exports
New Zealand is escalating a long-running trade dispute with Canada over access for its dairy exporters to the Canadian market.
NZ concludes trade deal with Emirates
The deal, called a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, is the most “trade liberalising” of any CEPA signed by the UAE to date.
Flow of goods brings NZ-EU trade agreement to life
First consignment of beef from New Zealand arrives in Europe under new trade terms.
Malaysia, New Zealand to conduct scoping exercise prior to FTA
Malaysia and New Zealand Prime Ministers tasked officials to conduct a scoping exercise before launching a review of the Malaysia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.