Articles tagged with Supply Chains
NZ Leads FIT Partnership to Strengthen Global Supply Chain Resilience Amid Middle East Conflict
2 hours ago | 36 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay highlighted the impact of the Middle East conflict on global supply chains during the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership meeting, emphasizing the risks of disruptions such as fuel supply challenges. He stressed the importance of keeping trade lines open and urged FIT members to collaborate on maintaining resilient supply chains through real-time information sharing and coordinated responses. The FIT Partnership, comprising 16 small and medium trade-dependent countries, aims to strengthen global trade cooperation and will hold its next ministerial meeting in Auckland in July 2026.
Tags: Todd McClay Future of Investment and Trade FIT Partnership New Zealand Middle East conflict supply chains trade disruption export restrictions global tradeNew Zealand Joins Global Minerals Security Partnership to Boost Critical Minerals Sector
3 months ago | 405 viewsNew Zealand has joined the international Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) to attract investment and support its Minerals Strategy, which aims to double mineral export value by 2035 and enhance sustainable global supply chains. The partnership aligns with New Zealand’s strengths in critical minerals essential for modern technologies and will help create high-paying jobs while strengthening international relationships. Several countries have benefited from MSP membership through financing commitments, and New Zealand expects similar opportunities to develop its critical minerals sector.
Tags: New Zealand Minerals Security Partnership Shane Jones Winston Peters critical minerals Minerals Strategy renewable energy international supply chains clean energy technologies minerals exports