Portfolio: Trade

EU export subsidy removal helps global dairy markets

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:08:00 +1300

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed news that the European Union (EU) has removed all remaining export subsidies for dairy products. Mr Groser says this is a very positive development and is in ...

Groser welcomes US announcement on Trans-Pacific Partnership

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:05:57 +1300

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser has welcomed today's announcements by President Obama and US Trade Representative Ron Kirk that the United States intends to proceed with the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)....

NZ-Hong Kong trade agreement strengthens bond

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:02:54 +1300

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser hailed today's announcement of the conclusion of the New Zealand - Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEP) as a significant further step towards regional econom...

Groser to meet trade counterparts at APEC

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:17:22 +1300

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser will meet with his trade counterparts in Singapore this week at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting. Mr Groser leaves tomorrow to join the Prime Minister Joh...

Gulf States trade negotiations open up new Middle East markets

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:10:38 +1300

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the news that negotiations on the New Zealand - Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have been successfully concluded following six rounds...

New Zealand-Hong Kong Wine Arrangement signed

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:38:09 +1300

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser today signed an Arrangement to enhance cooperation in wine-related business with Hong Kong. Mr Groser says the new Arrangement will help New Zealand wine exporters access the...

Malaysia - NZ FTA boosts profile in vital market

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:46:56 +1300

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser says the Malaysia - New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed overnight in Kuala Lumpur will result in a significant boost in trade with this key South East Asian market....

Groser to attend Pacific Trade Ministers' meeting

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:09:13 +1300

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser will attend the Pacific Islands Forum Trade Ministers' meeting in Brisbane, Australia from 23-24 October to advance PACER Plus - a proposed trade and economic development agr...

Groser NZ rep at Indonesian President's inauguration

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:08:28 +1300

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister and Associate Foreign Affairs Minister Tim Groser departs today to represent the New Zealand Government at the inauguration ceremony for Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in...

Ministers attend US-NZ Partnership Forum in Washington

beehive.govt.nz — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:06:07 +1300

Tim Groser | Trade

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully and Trade Minister Tim Groser will join high profile business and government representatives at the third US-NZ Partnership Forum, in Washington DC. "The Unite...

Trade agreements key to removing import tariffs

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:43:03 +1300

Tim Groser | Trade

Import tariffs will remain at their current levels until 2015 at the earliest, Trade Minister Tim Groser and Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today. The decision to maintain tariff levels follo...

New Zealand-China FTA: One-year on

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:07:10 +1300

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the first anniversary of the entry into force of the New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA). "This FTA is a major milestone in our relationship with Chin...

Minister welcomes Australian business initiative on protectionism

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:36:27 +1200

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed an Australian initiative to lobby the G20 leaders to focus more on the domestic sources of pressure for protectionist policies. A recent policy paper by ...

Experienced advisors open Japanese doors for NZ businesses

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:54:47 +1200

Tim Groser | Trade

New Zealand companies aiming to grow in the competitive Japanese market now have access to high-level advice through a network of experienced business people based in Japan, as part of an expansion to...

India: New Zealand to open new diplomatic post

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:03:14 +1200

Tim Groser | Trade

New Zealand will open a Consulate-General in Mumbai (formerly Bombay) later this year, Trade Minister Tim Groser announced today. Mr Groser is currently in India, attending a World Trade Organisa...

Ministers welcome start of PACER Plus talks

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:30:39 +1200

Tim Groser | Trade

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully and Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the recommendation from the Pacific Island Forum Leaders' meeting that talks on the Pacific Agreement on Closer Eco...

Groser to attend EAS Economic Ministers meetings

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:36:38 +1200

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser departs today to attend the annual meetings of Economic Ministers from the East Asia Summit (EAS) countries in Bangkok, Thailand. Mr Groser will attend meetings with counter...

2009 CER Ministerial Forum: Communique

beehive.govt.nz — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:04:09 +1200

Tim Groser | Trade

New Zealand and Australian Ministers responsible for the trans-Tasman trade and economic relationship met in Wellington on 9 August 2009 for the annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Ministerial Foru...

New Zealand – Canada Air Transport Agreement signed

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:11:51 +1200

Steven Joyce | Transport

A new Air Transport Agreement has been signed between New Zealand and Canada, Transport Minister Steven Joyce and Trade Minister Tim Groser announced today. "New Zealand and Canada have a long-s...

Groser to attend APEC Trade Minister’s Meeting

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:15:54 +1200

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister and Associate Minister for Climate Change Issues, Tim Groser, departs today to attend the annual APEC Trade Ministers' Meeting in Singapore. "This is one of the biggest Asia Pacific tr...

New Australia-NZ double tax agreement signed

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:55:44 +1200

Peter Dunne | Trade

The introduction of a new double tax agreement between Australia and New Zealand took a major step forward with the signing today of an agreement that, once in force, will replace the existing 1995 do...

Groser seeks progress on trade, international climate change

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:16:00 +1200

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister and Associate Minister for Climate Change (International Negotiations) Tim Groser will join Ministers from over 40 countries at an annual OECD meeting as part of his travel to Paris, Co...

Groser to attend Pacific Trade Ministers’ meeting

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:03:14 +1200

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser will attend the annual Pacific Islands Forum's Trade Ministers meeting in Apia, Samoa from 17-18 June. "This meeting is an excellent opportunity to build on the momentum for ...

Groser welcomes success in NZ – Malaysia trade talks

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:17:40 +1200

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed news from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia that negotiations for the New Zealand - Malaysia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have been successfully concluded. "This FTA is gre...

Trade Minister disappointed with US export subsidies

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 25 May 2009 07:47:37 +1200

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser today expressed his disappointment at the US Administration's decision on 22 May, to reintroduce export subsidies on dairy products. "Dairy farmers the world over are under p...

NZTE Board Appointments

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:28:10 +1200

Tim Groser | Trade

Economic Development Minister, Gerry Brownlee, and Trade Minister, Tim Groser, have made five appointments to the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board. Three are new appointees, and two are reappoin...

Groser to meet US Trade Representative in Washington

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 11 May 2009 09:56:18 +1200

Tim Groser | Trade

Minister of Trade and Associate Minister for Climate Change Issues, Tim Groser, will meet with members of the new US Administration including US Trade Representative, Ron Kirk, and the US Special Envo...

Trade talks with Hong Kong resume

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 06 May 2009 11:55:55 +1200

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the resumption of trade talks with Hong Kong which are taking place in Wellington this week, saying he was hopeful negotiators would be able to take positive s...

NZ and Italy to strengthen economic ties

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:24:07 +1200

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser and Italian Trade Minister Adolfo Urso, today agreed to strengthen economic relations between Italy and New Zealand. "More than ever in the face of today's economic difficult...

Moving the NZ-Japan economic relationship forward

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:19:54 +1200

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser announced today that New Zealand and Japan are establishing a joint Officials Group to examine ways to further develop our bilateral trade and investment relationship. "We ar...