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.
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...
5 Minutes to Brexit
Less than two weeks before “B-Day”, the Brexit process has descended into disarray. There is still a risk that the UK will crash out of the EU on or shortly after 29 March with no deal in place, notwithstanding King Canute-like attempts to avert this. ...
(Br)exit stage left?: The UK/EU divorce and trade implications for New Zealand
Brexit has a certain Humpty-Dumpty quality to it The already-parlous state of the Brexit process has worsened this week, with a decision by PM May to delay the Parliamentary vote on the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement in order to go back to the EU27 to seek a more...
A Trade Policy for Our Times (reprise)
These are definitely the best of times and the worst of times for trade. The best of times because our economy is outward looking and competitive across many sectors. What’s more, unlike at other key moments in our economic history, we have options for trade growth. ...