14 August, 2008
Ministers to attend CER annual meeting in Australia
NZ and Australian trade, industry and agriculture ministers are to meet for the annual Closer Economic Relations Ministerial Forum
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Associated Ministers
- Phil Goff - Minister
- Luamanuvao Winnie Laban - Associate Minister
- Shane Jones - Associate Minister
30 July, 2008
WTO talks end without result
World Trade Organisation talks in Geneva aimed at concluding the Doha Development Round this year have ended without final agreement being reached.
Read full release >>24 July, 2008
China Free Trade Agreement Bill passes third and final reading
The FTA -- coming into force on 1 October -- is an historic advance in New Zealand’s trading relationships
Read full release >>24 July, 2008
Pacific Forum Trade Ministers meeting a success
A meeting of Pacific Forum Trade Ministers and senior officials in Rarotonga was a success in advancing a number of key issues.
Read full release >>22 July, 2008
Opening Statement to the World Trade Organisation – Trade Negotiations Committee
Ed Hillary and Tensing Norgay, from two small countries sitting alongside each other in this room – Nepal and New Zealand – first climbed Everest 55 years ago. We will need the qualities they showed – courage and determination – for us to realise the goal of completing agriculture and NAMA modalities this week.
Read full speech >>21 July, 2008
Pacific trade and economic integration
Pacific Forum trade ministers to discuss trade and economic integration under the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations when they meet on 22 July
Read full release >>16 July, 2008
Phil Goff to travel to Geneva for WTO ministerial meeting
Trade Minister Phil Goff will travel to Geneva tomorrow to meet with other Trade Ministers with the aim of progressing the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) Doha Development Round trade negotiations.
Read full release >>15 July, 2008
Developments on free trade negotiations
Trade Minister Phil Goff speaks to Export New Zealand; removing barriers to trade has never been more important
Read full speech >>14 July, 2008
Indonesia meat ban lifted
Trade Minister Phil Goff announced today that Indonesia has lifted a temporary suspension of New Zealand meat imports which was put in place last week due to Indonesia concerns over labelling and halal certification.
Read full release >>5 July, 2008
Fair Trade and Free Trade – Two Sides of the Same Coin
Speech to Focal Conference, Carey Baptist College, 473 Great South Rd, Penrose. The New Zealand Government is of the view that trade is fair when it is allowed to take place in an open, non-discriminatory global trading system, based on predictable and equitable rules.
Read full speech >>4 July, 2008
Big export opportunities for innovative NZ companies
New Image and companies like it play an important role in transforming New Zealand’s economy. They reflect our aspiration for our economy to become high-value and high-income, innovative and export led.
Read full speech >>23 June, 2008
NEW ZEALAND AND EUROPE: PAST AND FUTURE RELATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Speech to New Zealand - Europe Business Council Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Auckland. New Zealand’s relationship with Europe continues to be a vital one. We have much in common including our values and approaches on most issues. We have strong government, political, defence and people-to-people links.
Read full speech >>23 June, 2008
Speech at launch of Enviro-Energy clean-technology process
New Zealand enjoys a priceless reputation as a nation of great beauty, which is clean and green and, as our tourism promotions proclaim, 100% Pure.
Read full speech >>23 June, 2008
New clean technology opens up world markets for New Zealand business
World-leading environmental technology developed by a New Zealand company could revolutionise the disposal of sludge from waste water, Trade Minister Phil Goff says.
Read full release >>14 June, 2008
Trade Policy Outlook
Address to Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum
Read full speech >>13 June, 2008
Opening of Australia-NZ Leadership Forum
The Forum canvasses significant issues such as advancing a Single Economic Market, international trade, climate change, demography and strategic issues in the region
Read full speech >>11 June, 2008
Productive Discussions with US on Trade Issues
Following discussions with key Administration and Congressional leaders in Washington over the past two days, Trade and Defence Minister Phil Goff said he was confident that New Zealand would progress towards a free trade agreement with the United States.
Read full release >>9 June, 2008
Evolving Asia-Pacific Regionalism
The Asia-Pacific region is a key driver of global economic growth: the APEC economies represent 55% of global GDP and roughly 50% of international trade. Given the strategic and commercial importance of the region to New Zealand, it is vital that we are involved in the major trade initiatives in the region, which otherwise could result not only in trade discrimination, but could marginalise us in key regional groupings.
Read full speech >>5 June, 2008
China Free Trade Agreement Hamilton Roadshow
Securing the Free Trade Agreement was a major achievement.
Read full speech >>4 June, 2008
Future Challenges for the Multilateral Trading System
Ultimately we need the security of global trade rules and we need a multilateral agreement which can encompass issues such as elimination of subsidies. The stakes are high. The costs of failure are considerable in particular for poor countries.
Read full speech >>3 June, 2008
OECD Forum on Climate Change - Paris
As an economy based on the primary sector, New Zealand is both particularly vulnerable to climate change and we have a unique greenhouse gas profile. Half of our emissions come from our agricultural sector and comprise methane and nitrous oxide instead of carbon dioxide.
Read full speech >>29 May, 2008
Phil Goff to leave for Defence and Trade meetings in five countries
Trade and Defence Minister Phil Goff is to visit five countries over 14 days where he will discuss defence issues and progress in bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations.
Read full release >>28 May, 2008
Standing room only at Auckland China FTA Roadshow event
The Auckland leg of a nationwide roadshow informing businesses about how to make the most of the China Free Trade Agreement was filled to capacity this morning.
Read full release >>26 May, 2008
Speech at China FTA Road Show
Now we have the signed the agreement we have entered a second critical phase. Securing the benefits has moved from being predominantly a challenge for government to one also for business.
Read full speech >>26 May, 2008
Concept Centre to help New Zealand businesses entry into Shanghai
New Zealand businesses looking to China will have a new entry point in the market with the opening of a New Zealand Concept Centre in Shanghai in October this year.
Read full release >>25 May, 2008
Roadshow gives businesses tools to put China FTA to work
A nationwide roadshow will provide tools to help businesses make the most of New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement with China, Trade Minister Phil Goff said.
Read full release >>23 May, 2008
Good progress towards India – New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
Trade Minister Phil Goff and Indian Commerce Minister Kamal Nath have welcomed the strong progress being made towards a free trade agreement between the two countries.
Read full release >>22 May, 2008
Free Trade Agreement on agenda for first visit of India’s Commerce Minister
A Free Trade Agreement with India will be top of the agenda during a meeting with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Kamal Nath, Trade Minister Phil Goff said.
Read full release >>21 May, 2008
Encouraging progress on WTO agriculture negotiations; non-agriculture moving more slowly
The latest text document used as a basis for WTO negotiations on agriculture represents an encouraging sign of progress, Trade Minister Phil Goff says.
Read full release >>20 May, 2008
Special agricultural trade envoy reappointed
Trade Minister Phil Goff has announced the reappointment of Alistair Polson as New Zealand’s special agricultural trade envoy.
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