New Zealand
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5-Jun-2019 América Retail
Colombia: Fedegán busca respuestas sobre posible TLC con Nueva Zelanda
Fedegán advirtió que el gobierno parece tener intención de incluir al sector lácteo en el TLC que discute con los países de Oceanía a pesar de la advertencias por la inconveniencia y posibles afectaciones a los productores nacionales.
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20-May-2019 Newsroom
Positive progress on NZ-EU trade talks
Negotiators leading trade talks between New Zealand and the European Union are hopeful a deal can be concluded by the end of 2019, although agriculture still looms as a potential stumbling block.
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20-May-2019 The Strais Times
Singapore and New Zealand to step up cooperation in trade, defence and research
Singapore and New Zealand on Friday signed a joint declaration to step up cooperation in four strategic areas, Among them is the upgraded Agreement between New Zealand and Singapore on a Closer Economic Partnership (ANZSCEP).
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16-May-2019 Daily Blog
Add ‘Trade for All’ to the list of government sell-outs
There are other governments, international institutions, and influencers who are genuinely rethinking the current rule-book and resisting moves to make it even worse.
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9-May-2019 Vanguardia
Sector lácteo en Colombia reitera rechazo al TLC con Nueva Zelanda
De firmarse el TLC con Nueva Zalanda estarían en riesgo más de 400.000 fincas productoras de leche que generan más de 700.000 empleos directos, entre el eslabón ganadero y el industrial en Colombia.
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29-Apr-2019 NZ Herald
Parker seeks urgency for China free trade agreement upgrade
NZ Trade Minister David Parker and China Commerce Minister Zhong Shan have directed officials to complete negotiations on the upgrade of the China free trade deal as soon as possible.
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4-Apr-2019 Xinhua Net
Xinhua headlines: New Zealand PM’s China visit to promote ties, boost cooperation under BRI
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern saying New Zealand welcomes investment from Chinese enterprises and pledging to create a favorable business environment without discrimination against any enterprise from any country.
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25-Mar-2019 Scoop
Why NZ must get rid of ISDS now
Australia’s costs for tobacco case it won show why NZ must get rid of ISDS now.
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12-Mar-2019 Scoop
Trade numbers show promising start to CPTPP
Data indicate a boost to New Zealand beef and dairy exports.
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8-Mar-2019 Stuff
China trade by the numbers: New Zealand’s big buyer
New Zealand sold nearly $8.6b worth of goods and services to the United States in 2018, only half what was sold to China. Which sectors are doing the most business with China?
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26-Feb-2019 Yellowhead Institute
Lessons from Aotearoa: The indigenous “exception” clause in free trade agreements
Exception clauses amount to little more than tokenism, and short-change our full rights to determine trade relationships on our land and oceanic territories.
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22-Feb-2019 European Commission
EU-New Zealand FTA: Trade and Sustainable Development draft chapter (EU proposal, Feb 2019)
As released by the European Commission
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21-Feb-2019 Daily Blog
Russel Norman – climate change and free trade
The panel on a sustainable world at the hui in October 2018 on What an Alternative and Progressive Trade Strategy for New Zealand argued for major changes to address pressing environmental issues.
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14-Feb-2019 Scoop
Free Trade Agreement top of mind in EU meeting
A New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement was top of mind in discussions between Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor and the EU’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan.
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11-Feb-2019
EU-New Zealand FTA: NZ proposals (November 2018)
As released by the Government of New Zealand
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28-Jan-2019 NZ Herald
Jacinda Ardern hopeful of FTA with the EU by the end of the year
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says a completed free trade deal with the EU by the end of 2019 is realistic, but New Zealand will still push hard for open access for agricultural products to the EU market.
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23-Jan-2019 ABC
Clive Palmer threatens to sue Australian taxpayers for $45b as he re-routes business through NZ
Clive Palmer has channelled his corporate empire through New Zealand and threatened to use free trade rules to sue Australian taxpayers for $45 billion as part of a dispute with a Chinese mining company.
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22-Jan-2019 Sydney Morning Herald
New Zealand signs post-Brexit recognition agreement with UK
New Zealand has joined Australia in signing up to a deal with Britain aimed at softening the impact of Brexit on trade.
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7-Jan-2019 The Straits Times
Pacific Rim trade deal enters into force with steep tariff cuts for six nations including Singapore, Australia, Japan
Pacific trade pact takes off with tariff cut in six nations that ratified the pact
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3-Jan-2019 Scoop
Progressive alternatives needed as failed TPPA model enters
Professor Kelsey notes the earlier criticisms of the TPPA are as valid now as they always were.
