Trade
Prime Minister John Key travels to two major regional summits
Trade, security and climate change and a possible update on US progress on the TPP are on the Prime Minister John Key's agenda this week.
Excess steel production in G20 leaders' sights
The G20 country leaders meeting in China say they are likely to recommend the establishment of a global forum to help cut excess steel production.
New trade strategy for NZ taking shape
The Trade Minister hopes to have a rough outline of what a new trade strategy would look like by the end of the year.
You are invited to help shape the future trade policy
"Do you want to help shape New Zealand's trade policy strategy?" Trade Minister Todd McClay says the strategy needs to adapt and he wants public input. Audio
Terms of trade falls in Q2 not so bad
The country's purchasing power with the rest of the world has fallen. Official data shows the terms of trade declined 2.1% in the June quarter. Audio
Pacific aims to sign PACER-Plus before the end of the year
Pacific countries are aiming to sign off on a proposed free trade agreement with Australia and New Zealand before the end of the year.
PACER-Plus talks to wrap up in NZ
Over eight years of negotiations on the Pacific free trade agreement, known as PACER-Plus, are due to wrap up in New Zealand today.
Govt ponies up $12m for sheep milk
Growing demand for sheep milk products has prompted the government to invest $12 million into a new partnership with a Taupō-based company.
First monthly trade deficit of 2016 recorded
New Zealand has posted its first monthly trade deficit of 2016, with a fall in meat and dairy exports putting a dent in earnings.
Oxfam NZ supports calls for 'no decision' on PACER PLUS
Oxfam New Zealand is supporting the call for no decision to be made on the Pacific's proposed trade deal PACER-Plus. Audio
Oxfam NZ supports calls for 'no decision' on PACER PLUS
Oxfam New Zealand is supporting a call for no decision to be made on the proposed Pacific trade deal called PACER-Plus.
Govt was aware of China trade dispute in May - McClay
The government was aware in May that China had trade concerns, Trade Minister Todd McClay now says. Audio
NZ aware of China trade concerns in May
The government was aware of China's concerns about trade back in May, Trade Minister Todd McClay now says. Audio
China gives assurances in top level trade talks - PM
There is no reason to believe China will take retaliatory action over steel, the Prime Minister says. Video, Audio
Sheep milk company markets to Taiwan
A New Zealand company has launched two sheep milk powder products in Taiwan which are the first of their kind on the market.
Kiwifruit trade boost helps fill dairy gap
New Zealand has posted a trade surplus for the sixth month in a row, helped by record kiwifruit exports.
MPI itself concerned re kauri exports - evidence
The High Court has heard evidence that the Ministry for Primary Industries had doubts about the legality of many of the swamp kauri exports it was approving from 2011 onwards. Audio
NZ China Council calls for cool heads over China trade stoush
The NZ-China Council says there are no serious problems in the trade relationship but says the Government has not done a good job of handling talk of threats. Audio
NZ just a minnow among global steel ructions
The ructions in New Zealand over steel supplies are nothing compared to what's happening overseas. Phil Pennington reports on international trade disputes, steel failures and job insecurity. Audio
Little - backflips over trade threats show govt's in disarray
Andrew Little says changing stories on Chinese trade threats show a government in disarray. Audio
