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.
Free trade between New Zealand and the UK – coming soon?
What role can New Zealand play with “global Britain”? If negotiations beginning this week are successful, New Zealand’s economic relationship with the United Kingdom could be returned to something more open and dynamic, if not completely like things were in a dimly...
Business Forum Welcomes NZ UK FTA Negotiation
Media release, 17 June 2020 The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) is delighted that New Zealand and the United Kingdom have launched a negotiation to conclude an ambitious, high quality and comprehensive free trade agreement. “Now that the UK is completing the...
Trading into uncertainty: Two months to Brexit
Photo: Even Newton’s Cradle stops eventually – but only after the shockwaves are transmitted along the chain. We are now less than two months out from the Brexit deadline. A “no-deal” UK exit seems increasingly likely – but the picture for trade remains...
What’s the state of play with Brexit?
Steph Honey explains the current state of Brexit, what the roadblocks are and what New Zealand businesses should be prepared for. See more of our video updates...