Issued by the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF). 24 January 2017 – The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) expressed delight and relief that negotiators meeting in Tokyo had concluded negotiations for a Comprehensive and Progressive...
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Business Forum welcomes new look TPP
Issued by the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF). 11 November 2017 - The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) congratulates Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Trade Minister David Parker and their officials on concluding an agreement with eleven...
New Zealand and Japan Business Leaders meet in support of TPP
Issued by the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF). 5 September, 2017 - Business leaders from New Zealand and Japan have met in Tokyo and agreed to support the prompt entry into force of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) among the remaining members. “We...
Progress towards TPP 11 welcomed
Issued by New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF). 17 August 2017 - News that the New Zealand Cabinet has approved a negotiating mandate for the Trans Pacific Partnership Eleven (TPP11) has been welcomed by the NZ International Business Forum. “The approval...
NZ-Pacific Alliance – Game On, says Business Forum
“Great potential for increased trade and a welcome sign of commitment to open markets,” is how New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) Executive Director Stephen Jacobi describes new trade negotiations between New Zealand and the ‘Pacific Alliance’ group of...
TPP needed now more than ever
News from Hanoi that the eleven remaining members of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) have decided to work towards bringing the agreement into effect is very positive, says the NZ International Business Forum. “With rising protectionism now a real risk to the...
Business Forum welcomes Ratification of TPP
The NZ International Business Forum welcomes the New Zealand Government's decision to complete the ratification process for the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). "As one of the leading advocates for the TPP, we are pleased to see the Government take this next step”...
Business Forum welcomes Trade Strategy for Uncertain times
The New Zealand International Business Forum congratulates Prime Minister Bill English and Trade Minister Todd McClay on the release of an ambitious, new trade strategy accompanied by an additional $91 million funding for trade-related initiatives. “The environment...
Non-tariff barriers – a hidden brake on New Zealand economic growth
Issued by New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) and APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC). 30 November, 2016 - Excessive red tape, glacial bureaucratic processes and arbitrary new rules in overseas markets are a big – and costly – part of the trade picture...
Return to Trade Bipartisanship Welcomed
Issued by NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) 22 November, 2016 - Business leaders have reacted positively to news that Trade Minister McClay has invited Opposition MPs to join him on trade missions to Europe and Iran. “This is a welcome return to bipartisanship...