Stephen Jacobi presented to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee in support of the NZ/UAE Closer Economic Partnership. He emphasised the need for the Government to follow through on undertakings around paperless trade.
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NZIBF 2024 Chair Report
I am pleased to present my fourth report on the activities and achievements of the NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) for 2023-24, our 17th year of operations. I am grateful to all Board and associate Members for your continuing commitment and support. This...

Remarks to Confederation of Indian Industry Partnership Summit, New Delhi, 15 March 2023
"The Future of Multilateralism" by Stephen Jacobi, NZIBF Executive Director Namaskar Tēnā koutou katoa – greetings to you all in the language of the Māori people of Aotearoa New Zealand. It is an honour for me to speak to such a distinguished gathering today....

TRADE AND CLIMATE POLICIES NEED TO WORK TOGETHER – BUSINESS FORUM
A new report, commissioned by the NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) and prepared by Adrian Macey, former Climate Change Ambassador and World Trade Organization (WTO) Lead Negotiator, shows that trade policy and actions to address climate change can be...
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NZIBF 2024 Chair Report
I am pleased to present my fourth report on the activities and achievements of the NZ...

Remarks to Confederation of Indian Industry Partnership Summit, New Delhi, 15 March 2023
"The Future of Multilateralism" by Stephen Jacobi, NZIBF Executive Director Namaskar Tēnā koutou...

TRADE AND CLIMATE POLICIES NEED TO WORK TOGETHER – BUSINESS FORUM
A new report, commissioned by the NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) and prepared by Adrian...

Trade and Climate Change: State of Play
TRADE AND CLIMATE CHANGE: STATE OF PLAY. A discussion paper prepared for the NZIBF by Adrian...

ADDRESS TO THE FONTERRA ALUMNI GOVERNANCE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
ADDRESS TO THE FONTERRA ALUMNI GOVERNANCE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP AUCKLAND, 29 JUNE 2022 STEPHEN...

NZ EU FTA – A MIXED BAG, SAYS BUSINESS FORUM
Reacting to the overnight conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement between New...

NZ EU FTA COMING DOWN TO THE WIRE – HOLD THE LINE, SAYS BUSINESS FORUM
As negotiations accelerate to conclude an ambitious free trade agreement between New Zealand and...

WTO BACK IN BUSINESS – INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM
Media release, 19 June 2022 The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) welcomes the outcome of...

Remarks to Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee
NZ INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM REMARKS TO THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE...
REMARKS TO FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE – 20 FEBRUARY 2025
Stephen Jacobi presented to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee in support of the NZ/UAE Closer Economic Partnership. He emphasised the need for the Government to follow through on undertakings around paperless trade.
Submission by ExportNZ and TradeWorks to the Health Select Committee on the Gene Technology Bill
Submission by ExportNZ and TradeWorks to the Health Select Committee on the Gene Technology Bill
SUBMISSION TO THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE AND TRADE SELECT COMMITTEE
The NZ/UAE Closer Economic Partnership is before the Select Committee this week. Read NZIBF’s joint submission with ExportNZ.
SOUTHERN LINK REVISITED SEMINAR, SEPT 2024
On 24 September 2024 a stakeholders seminar was held in Auckland to reassess the Southern Link concept, five years after a large conference kickstarted focused discussion of the idea (before Covid intervened). This report of the seminar discussions...
T Day has come
President Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China has consequences for the whole world. Further such action may be in the pipeline. Read our initial assessment from Stephen Jacobi.
Back to the future?
It’s been a busy but tough year for trade. Read our end-of-year roundup by Executive Director Stephen Jacobi.
Diplosphere: Tour de Force with Stephen Jacobi – Having Choice is a Key NZ Interest
In this episode of the Diplosphere podcast, Stephen discusses his extensive career in trade and diplomacy.
APEC Business Leaders Call for Bold Actions on Sustainable Growth and Economic Integration
APEC Business Leaders Call for Bold Actions on Sustainable Growth and Economic Integration
CPTPP and the art of living dangerously
Read Stephen Jacobi’s assessment of the recent CPTPP Ministerial: there’s not much shouting about CPTPP these days but more passion would be a good thing
NZIBF 2024 Chair Report
Read the NZIBF Chair’s report for 2024.