MFAT
South Africa's economy is on the rise, anchored by their mining sector, and that will bring rising social spending. The rugby tour will open doors, and companies looking to establish a presence should consider local compliance regulations, says MFAT
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South Africa's economy is on the rise, anchored by their mining sector, and that will bring rising social spending. The rugby tour will open doors, and companies looking to establish a presence should consider local compliance regulations, says MFAT
Brazil presents significant opportunities for New Zealand at the intersection of the country’s needs and NZ’s specialised capabilities, particularly in agribusiness, energy, resources, and health technologies
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Brazil presents significant opportunities for New Zealand at the intersection of the country’s needs and NZ’s specialised capabilities, particularly in agribusiness, energy, resources, and health technologies
Poland was one of the fastest growing economies in the EU in 2025, expanding 3.6% in real terms. For the first time in history, Poland's nominal GDP surpassed US$1 tln, now one if the global top 20 economies. MFAT reviews the opportunities for New Zealand
Poland was one of the fastest growing economies in the EU in 2025, expanding 3.6% in real terms. For the first time in history, Poland's nominal GDP surpassed US$1 tln, now one if the global top 20 economies. MFAT reviews the opportunities for New Zealand
Argentina has made good progress stabilising its economy. This is creating opportunities for New Zealand businesses, particularly in sectors where quality, efficiency, and sustainability are key
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Argentina has made good progress stabilising its economy. This is creating opportunities for New Zealand businesses, particularly in sectors where quality, efficiency, and sustainability are key
The conflict in the Middle East has dislocated New Zealand’s trade with the region
The conflict in the Middle East has dislocated New Zealand’s trade with the region
Four NZ MPs banned from China for visiting Taiwan, Winston Peters instructs officials to 'express concern'
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Four NZ MPs banned from China for visiting Taiwan, Winston Peters instructs officials to 'express concern'
How businesses and consumers are adjusting to the certainty of uncertainty in the western states of the US
How businesses and consumers are adjusting to the certainty of uncertainty in the western states of the US
MFAT updates the trade situation and outcomes after the implementation of the New-Zealand-UK Free Trade Agreement
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MFAT updates the trade situation and outcomes after the implementation of the New-Zealand-UK Free Trade Agreement
Fonterra wants to maximise commercial returns for farmers, while Winston Peters wants to manage geopolitical risks and strategic interests of New Zealand broadly
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Fonterra wants to maximise commercial returns for farmers, while Winston Peters wants to manage geopolitical risks and strategic interests of New Zealand broadly
A day will come when recognising Palestine makes diplomatic sense. But it is not today
New Zealand looks poised to secure a trade deal with India as the $7.4 trillion economy opens up to the world and upgrades security relationships
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New Zealand looks poised to secure a trade deal with India as the $7.4 trillion economy opens up to the world and upgrades security relationships
Trade Minister Todd McClay says reciprocal tariffs are unlikely to affect Kiwi exporters as the New Zealand market is already more open than the United States
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Trade Minister Todd McClay says reciprocal tariffs are unlikely to affect Kiwi exporters as the New Zealand market is already more open than the United States
India agrees to a new round of negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon begins four day visit
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India agrees to a new round of negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon begins four day visit
MFAT reports on our mixed trade relationship with Japan, the world's fourth largest economy, and one that is recovering at a moderate pace
MFAT reports on our mixed trade relationship with Japan, the world's fourth largest economy, and one that is recovering at a moderate pace
The United States says it will hit Mexico, Canada, and China with tariffs in the next few hours, creating risks and opportunities for Kiwi exporters
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The United States says it will hit Mexico, Canada, and China with tariffs in the next few hours, creating risks and opportunities for Kiwi exporters