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Wanted! New FTA Partners
This new research completed for NZIBF by Sense Partners provides a forward-looking, data-driven assessment of priority FTA partners for the future. Identifying options for New Zealand’s next tranche of trade negotiations - Final Report - April...
How many eggs, in how many baskets” – new report on NZ/China trade
https://nzchinacouncil.org.nz/2020/08/report-explores-new-zealands-trade-exposure-to-china/ NZIBF has been proud to co-sponsor this new report prepared by John Baillingall of Sense Partners for the NZ China Council. The report seeks to contribute facts and...
Report to New Zealand Business on the APEC Business Advisory Council, February 2020
Summary The three new New Zealand members of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) – Rachel Taulelei, Toni Moyes and Malcolm Johns – played an active role in the first ABAC meeting of the year in Sydney from 12 to 15 February. The Council’s discussions...
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REPORT TO NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS – APEC Business Advisory Council, April
APEC BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL SECOND MEETING, SEOUL, 26-29 APRIL 2017 REPORT TO NEW ZEALAND...
ABAC Cross-Cutting Principles to ensure NTMs do not become NTBs
APEC BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL REGIONAL ECONOMIC INTEGRATION WORKING GROUP ABAC IV, LIMA, NOVEMBER...
New Zealand International Business Forum: Chairman’s Report
Annual General Meeting Wellington, 1 December 2016 Chairman's Report I am pleased to present my...
REPORT TO NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS – APEC Business Advisory Council, August
APEC BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL - THIRD MEETING, SHENZHEN, 1-4 AUGUST 2016 REPORT TO NEW ZEALAND...
New Zealand International Business Forum: AGM Chairman’s Report
Annual General Meeting, 10 November 2015 - Graeme Harrison, KNZM, Chairman I am pleased to present...
Towards a New Zealand-European Union FTA
A discussion paper prepared by the New Zealand International Business Forum, July 2015. New...
New Zealand Business at APEC Bali
Twelve New Zealand business representatives will participate in the APEC CEO Summit and related...
Chairman’s report to the AGM of the New Zealand International Business Forum Graeme Harrison, 3 December 2009
I am pleased to present this report as Chairman of the NZ International Business Forum marking our...
Business Forum welcomes UAE FTA negotiations
The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) welcomes the start of formal negotiations on the New Zealand/UAE Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and looks forward to steady progress that will lead to the securing of a comprehensive and modern agreement between the two economies.
Doubling our exports with zeros…and ones!
What if NZ could replace huge amounts of paper documents that accompany every export transaction with data?! Going digital would be a win-win for exporters, consumers and governments. Read Glen Candy’s blog for TradeWorks.
Asia-Pacific business leaders rally for robust global trade amidst rising protectionism
This week in Hong Kong, China, the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) voiced serious concerns regarding the global shift towards protectionism and regional fragmentation, risking decades of economic progress.
SUBMISSION TO THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE – APRIL 2024
NZIBF’s submission to MFAT on the New Zealand UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Negotiations.
NEW TEAM FOR AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND LEADERSHIP FORUM
The Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF) welcomes the appointment of Stephen Jacobi and Simon Le Quesne to the New Zealand arm of the ANZLF Secretariat.
NZ/EU FTA A BONUS FOR SOME SECTORS – BUSINESS FORUM
NZIBF acknowledges the passage of the implementing legislation for the New Zealand/European Union Free Trade Agreement and looks forward to the FTA’s entry into force on 1 May.
“MEAGRE OUTCOME” FROM WTO IN ABU DHABI – BUSINESS FORUM
Despite its overwhelming importance at the heart of the international trade system, members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have concluded their Ministerial in Abu Dhabi (“MC13”) with only a meagre outcome.
To go or woe with the WTO?
In our latest Trade Working blog Stephen Jacobi and Stephanie Honey look at prospects for #WTO #MC13.
DCANZ – Agricultural Subsidy Distortions Must Be Addressed
Media Release by the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) – Agricultural Subsidy Distortions Must Be Addressed
Asia-Pacific business leaders call for greater economic dynamism with people at the center of the APEC agenda
The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), meeting this week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, expressed deep concerns about the growing pressures of economic fragmentation and the risks that this poses to growth, inclusion and the climate fight.