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Trans-Tasman Trade and Tourism Ministers Meet to Boost NZ-Australia Partnership
02 Sep 2026 | 1 week ago | 149 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will host Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell in Auckland for the annual Closer Economic Relations Trade Ministers meeting and discussions with trans-Tasman businesses to strengthen economic ties. In 2025, two-way trade between New Zealand and Australia reached $35 billion, with Australia being New Zealand's largest export destination and international visitor market. The visit will also include talks on tourism growth, Māori tourism, and regional economic development to enhance collaboration between the two countries.
Tags: Todd McClay Don Farrell Louise Upston Trade Ministers Closer Economic Relations Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum tourism growth Māori tourism regional economic developmentTrans-Tasman Trade and Tourism Ministers Meet to Strengthen NZ-Australia Partnership
02 Sep 2026 | 1 week ago | 195 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will host Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell in Auckland for the annual Closer Economic Relations Trade Ministers meeting and discussions with trans-Tasman businesses to strengthen the partnership. Their 2025 two-way trade reached $35 billion, with Australia as New Zealand’s largest export destination and visitor market, highlighting the importance of maintaining strong economic and tourism links. Minister Farrell will also meet with Tourism Minister Louise Upston and participate in a Bay of Islands program focused on Māori tourism and regional economic development.
Tags: Todd McClay Don Farrell Louise Upston Closer Economic Relations trade ministers Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum tourism growth Māori tourism regional economic developmentNew Zealand Welcomes 200,000 Cruise Passengers Boosting Tourism and Jobs
28 Aug 2026 | 1 week ago | 184 viewsNearly 200,000 cruise ship passengers are expected to visit New Zealand this season, boosting regional tourism, jobs, and businesses, according to Tourism Minister Louise Upston. The government has collaborated closely with the cruise sector to enhance New Zealand's appeal as a must-dock destination, implementing practical measures and hosting industry forums to strengthen its global cruise position. These efforts, alongside infrastructure developments and policy support, aim to build a sustainable cruise industry and contribute to doubling the value of international tourism by 2034.
Tags: Louise Upston Crown Princess Tourism Policy Statement Auckland Seatrade Cruise Forum New Zealand Bledisloe North Wharf City of Sails Tourism and Hospitality MinisterNew Zealand and Indonesia Strengthen Partnership with Focus on Trade and Cooperation
27 Aug 2026 | 1 week ago | 180 viewsNew Zealand and Indonesia's Foreign Ministers, Winston Peters and Sugiono, held productive talks in Auckland focusing on enhancing cooperation in food security, renewable energy, trade, agriculture, education, and defense. They reviewed their Comprehensive Partnership and 2025–2029 Plan of Action, aiming to boost two-way trade to NZ$6 billion by 2029 and strengthen economic ties by removing trade barriers and improving air links. Both ministers emphasized the long-term partnership as they approach 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2028 and released a Joint Statement outlining their discussions and next steps.
Tags: Winston Peters Sugiono New Zealand Indonesia Foreign Ministers trade cooperation food security renewable energy diplomatic relationsNew Zealand’s Food Safety Minister Leads APEC Efforts on Regional Food Security
23 Aug 2026 | 2 weeks ago | 260 viewsFood Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard is representing New Zealand at the 11th APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting in China, which focuses on regional cooperation to address food security challenges and promote sustainable, resilient food systems. The forum brings together 21 member economies to share policies, enhance trade, and collaborate on innovation, climate resilience, and supply chain stability. New Zealand emphasizes its commitment to open trade and access to safe, nutritious food while engaging in bilateral meetings with business stakeholders during the visit.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard Food Safety Minister New Zealand APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting Asia Pacific food security sustainable agriculture economic cooperation tradeNew Zealand-Thailand Strategic Partnership Launched to Boost Trade and Security
21 Aug 2026 | 2 weeks ago | 244 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul launched the New Zealand-Thailand Strategic Partnership to enhance their 70-year relationship, aiming to triple two-way trade to NZ$13.5 billion by 2045. They plan to upgrade trade agreements, strengthen supply chains, and resume direct Thai Airways flights to boost tourism, trade, and connectivity with ASEAN markets. Additionally, the leaders committed to increased cooperation on border security, cyber security, and combating trafficking, formalized through a Joint Declaration and a Joint Plan of Action for 2026-2030.
Tags: Christopher Luxon Anutin Charnvirakul New Zealand Thailand Thai Airways ASEAN Auckland trade agreement Joint DeclarationThailand Prime Minister Anutin Visits New Zealand to Boost Trade and Partnership
17 Aug 2026 | 3 weeks ago | 306 viewsThailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit New Zealand from August 20-22, accompanied by key Thai business leaders, to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations and launch the New Zealand-Thailand Strategic Partnership. The partnership aims to strengthen trade and business ties, with a goal of tripling two-way trade by 2045, building on nearly NZ$4.8 billion in trade as of March 2026. During his visit, Anutin will engage in bilateral talks and business meetings to enhance cooperation on prosperity, regional stability, and combating transnational crime.
Tags: Anutin Charnvirakul Christopher Luxon Winston Peters Todd McClay Thailand New Zealand ASEAN trade diplomacyGovernment Ends ‘Offensive Trades’ Registration, Saving Businesses Time and Money
14 Aug 2026 | 3 weeks ago | 260 viewsThe Government is abolishing the ‘offensive trades’ registration under the 1956 Health Act to reduce unnecessary compliance costs and save businesses time and money. This change, supported by Ministers David Seymour and Simeon Brown, recognizes that modern environmental and industry-specific regulations sufficiently manage these trades, making annual registrations obsolete. The reform is expected to save up to $2.26 million over 10 years and reflects ongoing efforts by the Ministry for Regulation to cut red tape and improve productivity.
Tags: David Seymour Simeon Brown Government Health Act 1956 offensive trades Regulation Minister Ministry of Regulation Red Tape Tipline business compliance local councilsNew Zealand and Viet Nam Strengthen Bilateral Trade and Agricultural Cooperation
13 Aug 2026 | 3 weeks ago | 302 viewsNew Zealand and Viet Nam are enhancing their bilateral trade and cooperation, particularly in agriculture, through new market access and a Memorandum of Arrangement focused on agriculture, fisheries, and forestry. This partnership will allow Viet Nam to access premium New Zealand products like honey and venison, while New Zealand imports Vietnamese flowers and foliage, reflecting mutual benefits for producers and consumers. The collaboration emphasizes research, technology, sustainable agriculture, and capability development, building on their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established last year.
Tags: Todd McClay New Zealand Viet Nam bilateral trade agriculture Memorandum of Arrangement Comprehensive Strategic Partnership exporters sustainable agriculture diplomatic relationsNew Zealand and Viet Nam Advance Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Key Agreements
13 Aug 2026 | 3 weeks ago | 317 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Viet Nam’s President To Lam agreed on new measures to advance the New Zealand-Viet Nam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on trade, investment, science, technology, and security cooperation. They announced five key outcomes in agricultural cooperation, market access, education, defence, and climate-smart agriculture to benefit exporters, farmers, and health professionals. This visit, the first by a Vietnamese President to New Zealand since 2007, sets a clear direction for the bilateral relationship in the coming decade.
Tags: Christopher Luxon To Lam New Zealand Viet Nam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Ha Noi trade agriculture diplomatic relationsNew Zealand Imposes 36th Sanctions Round Targeting Russia's War Supporters
07 Aug 2026 | 1 month ago | 318 viewsNew Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced a new sanctions package targeting 33 individuals and entities supporting Russia's illegal war against Ukraine, with a focus on cyber actors and those involved in the forced relocation and re-education of Ukrainian children. The sanctions also address malicious cyber activities, propaganda efforts, and support from actors in Russia’s military-industrial complex as well as from the DPRK and Iran. Since March 2022, New Zealand has imposed sanctions on over 2,000 targets across 36 rounds, reinforcing its commitment to oppose Russia's aggression.
Tags: Winston Peters Russia Ukraine New Zealand DPRK Iran Moscow cyber actors sanctions Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeEarn as You Learn Expands to Train Young Kiwis for Manufacturing Careers
03 Aug 2026 | 1 month ago | 323 viewsThe Earn as You Learn programme, which combines paid workplace learning with formal training and industry mentoring, is expanding into the Hutt Valley, Bay of Plenty, Christchurch, and Auckland to address the manufacturing sector's skilled workforce shortage. Developed by manufacturers and supported by Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa, the programme has proven successful in the Waikato pilot, with most participants securing full-time jobs after completing their training. The government is committed to expanding vocational pathways alongside this initiative, aiming to grow the skilled manufacturing workforce essential for New Zealand's economic recovery and future innovation.
Tags: Cameron Brewer Catherine Lye Earn as You Learn Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa Wintec New Zealand Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Waikato Youth Guarantee Trades AcademyGovernment Launches AI Tool to Modernise New Zealand's Import Health Standards
24 Jul 2026 | 1 month ago | 441 viewsThe New Zealand Government is developing and piloting a new AI tool to modernize the import health standard process while maintaining strict biosecurity protections. This tool aims to streamline the creation of biosecurity rules for imported goods, freeing up staff time and ensuring high-quality, evidence-based standards without compromising safety. The broader reform program seeks to reduce red tape, support farmers and growers, and enhance export growth by enabling smarter approvals and fewer unnecessary restrictions.
Tags: New Zealand Andrew Hoggard Biosecurity AI tool import health standards generative artificial intelligence plant import system trade innovation farmgate returns food and fibre sectorFuture of Investment and Trade Partnership Advances Global Trade and Reduces Barriers
18 Jul 2026 | 1 month ago | 422 viewsMembers of the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership, including New Zealand, committed to practical initiatives to enhance trade by tackling non-tariff barriers, promoting digital trade, and strengthening economic resilience. The meeting resulted in declarations addressing NTBs, digital trade facilitation, economic security, and global subsidies, aiming to support fair competition and secure supply chains. Additionally, Korea, Peru, and Thailand joined the partnership, increasing membership to 19 and highlighting the group's growing influence.
Tags: Todd McClay New Zealand FIT Partnership Korea Peru Thailand Fiji Samoa Trade Minister Ministerial DeclarationFIT Partnership Expands to 19 Members Boosting Global Trade Opportunities
18 Jul 2026 | 1 month ago | 476 viewsThe Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership has expanded from 16 to 19 members with Korea, Peru, and Thailand joining, reflecting growing interest among small and medium-sized trading nations. The partnership focuses on creating simple, consistent trade rules to support exporters, strengthen trading positions, and foster economic growth amid global uncertainties. New Zealand, a founding member, hosted a significant Ministerial meeting in Auckland, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among like-minded economies to open doors in emerging markets and enhance trade opportunities.
Tags: FIT Partnership Todd McClay New Zealand Korea Peru Thailand Trade Investment Ministerial meeting Emerging markets