NZIBF
Launched in June 2007, NZIBF brings together business leaders from some of New Zealand’s largest internationally oriented companies together with the country’s peak business organisations.
Trade Works
Trade Works is the communications platform for the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF), and the New Zealand Chapter of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC).
ABAC NZ
The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) is the voice of business in APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation). The three NZ Members of ABAC advise APEC Economic Leaders on priority business issues for the region. New Zealand is hosting APEC in 2021.
Trade Working
What does a Biden Presidency mean for NZ/US Relations and Trade?
The American people have spoken. America’s “better angels” have prevailed. We all hope for better times ahead, but, while there is ample scope to expand co-operation with a Biden Administration in the White House, the future is unlikely to be all plain sailing. The...
Brexit and NZ/UK Trade – Will There Be Blue Birds?
Dame Vera Lynn’s iconic song about the hope which sustained Britain during WWII might point equally to the challenges posed by Britain’s messy divorce from the European Union. The date for the decree nisi – 31 December - is just two months away, with much detail...
TRADING PROMISES
This is a critical time. Make your vote count on election day. New Zealand’s future prosperity and sustainability depend on it. It’s election day in Aotearoa/New Zealand on 17 October. As in previous elections, the team at Trade Works is publishing here the...
Blog: Tech Week 2020: New Zealand’s digital future in the APEC region
The Asia-Pacific is the destination for three-quarters of New Zealand’s exports, and includes many of our key trading partners. More broadly, the APEC region is a major engine for global economic growth. What is New Zealand's digital future in this dynamic region? ...
GUEST POST: Business gears up for APEC 2021
Rachel Taulelei, CEO of Kono and ABAC Chair for 2021 looks at how business can contribute and prepare for APEC 21 which the Government has announced will be held on virtual digital platforms. Tēnā koutou katoa In these unpredictable times it is challenging to think...
In The News
Uniting to build a revitalised Asia-Pacific economic community
APEC NEWS RELEASE Issued by The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Asia-Pacific business leaders are urging APEC governments to work together to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and to adopt a strong Vision that demonstrates APEC members’ collective commitment to...
What is RCEP and why is it important?
On 15 November New Zealand and 14 other Asian economies signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a big new free trade agreement covering 30% of the world’s economy. You can see our press release welcoming RCEP here. You can find out...
Virtual Ministerial Policy Dialogue on Food Security Statement on COVID-19
Putrajaya, Malaysia 27 October 2020 VIRTUAL MINISTERIAL POLICY DIALOGUE ON FOOD SECURITY STATEMENT ON COVID-19 We, the APEC Ministers, and high-level representatives responsible for food security, met virtually on 27 October 2020 for a Ministerial Policy Dialogue on...
Ministers Responsible for Trade Virtual Meeting Joint Statement 2020
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 25 July 2020 We, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) recall the APEC MRT Statement on COVID-19 issued on 5 May 2020, and reaffirm our commitment to effectively mitigate the economic impact of the...
WTO fundamental to economic recovery and sustainable and inclusive growth
APEC NEWS RELEASE Issued byThe APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Asia-Pacific business leaders from the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), meeting virtually this week, called on the region’s Trade Ministers to take the lead in a credible, relevant and...
Media Releases
RCEP Delivers New Rule Book for Asia Trade
Media release, 15 November 2020 Business leaders from the NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) have welcomed the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement. NZIBF Chair Malcolm Bailey said: “We are pleased that the...
Business Forum Ready To Help Adapt APEC In 2021
Media release, 30 June 2020 “The times require us all to adapt” said Malcolm Bailey, Chair of the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF), reacting today to the announcement that New Zealand’s chairing of APEC in 2021 would be done on virtual basis. “We...
Business Forum Welcomes NZ UK FTA Negotiation
Media release, 17 June 2020 The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) is delighted that New Zealand and the United Kingdom have launched a negotiation to conclude an ambitious, high quality and comprehensive free trade agreement. “Now that the UK is completing the...
New Digital Agreement with Singapore and Chile a good foundation, says Business Forum
Media release, 12 June 2020 Putting in place the right trade rules for the digital economy is vital for New Zealand business in the 21st century, said Stephen Jacobi, Executive Director of the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF), commenting on the...
NZ’s Trade Leadership Vital, Say Major Food Exporters
Media release, 13 May 2020 Maintaining critical trading relationships and opening and strengthening markets must remain top of mind issues as New Zealand confronts the Covid-19 crisis, major food exporters have advised the Government. In a letter to Prime Minister...