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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 developmentGlobal Trade Ministers Gather in Auckland for Major FIT Partnership Meeting
15 Jul 2026 | 1 month ago | 419 viewsTen trade ministers and up to 100 delegates from 21 countries will meet in Auckland for the second Future of Investment and Trade (FITP) Partnership Ministerial Meeting, chaired by New Zealand's Trade Minister Todd McClay. The meeting aims to reduce trade barriers, simplify trade rules, and address non-tariff barriers affecting $9 billion of New Zealand trade, while promoting digital trade and tackling trade-distorting subsidies. This global gathering strengthens ties among small and medium-sized economies and positions New Zealand at the forefront of international trade discussions.
Tags: Todd McClay New Zealand FIT Partnership trade ministers international trade global trade trade rules digital trade trade disruptionsNew Zealand and Australia Strengthen Economic Cooperation for Regional Growth
04 Oct 2025 | 11 months ago | 1058 viewsNew Zealand and Australia have agreed to expedite efforts to enhance the Single Economic Market, emphasizing open markets and collaboration to boost economic resilience. Key outcomes of the annual CER Trade Ministers’ Meeting include advancing regulatory alignment, deepening economic integration, and coordinating trade engagement on a regional and global scale. The Ministers aim to facilitate trade and investment for businesses across the region, aligning government actions with commercial priorities and welcoming input from the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum.
Tags: New Zealand Australia Single Economic Market Todd McClay Don Farrell Closer Economic Relations CER Monarto South Australia Trade Ministers Meeting