As negotiations accelerate to conclude an ambitious free trade agreement between New Zealand and the European Union, the NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF), representing a cross section of major exporters, urges the Government and its negotiators to hold out for a commercially meaningful deal which expands market access for all exports and does not disadvantage or penalise any one sector.
ABAC 18 – David Toua on the Pacific in Asia-Pacific
From our #ABACUnwrapped series, David Toua speaks about key issues for Papua New Guinea and shared issues of importance across the Asia-Pacific region including inclusive growth and using digital technology to engage more people in the...
ABAC 18 – Mr Motomu Takahashi on Japan’s reaction to CPTPP
At ABAC in Auckland, Mr Motomu Takahashi talks about the strenuous work to complete the CPTPP and it’s positive impact for future generations, particular through unwavering commitment to integrated regional economies, in which NZ has played a leading...
ABAC 18 – Alan Bollard on the impact of the CPTPP
As part of our #ABACUnwrapped series, Allan Bollard explains how the CPTPP is moving the APEC region forward for better economic integration and how we need to keep ensuring we stay on the same page for greatest benefit. You can read the CPTPP (Comprehensive and...
ABAC 18 – Katherine Rich on how APEC can help empower women
At the ABAC meeting in Auckland, there was a focus on what can be done to greater empower women in the Asia-Pacific region through inclusive growth of the economy. As part of our #ABAC Unwrapped series, Katherine Rich explains how New Zealand has made great strides...