Free Trade
Key says TPP not worth signing without inclusion of dairy in comprehensive tariff liberalisation
27th May 14, 3:45pm
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Key says TPP not worth signing without inclusion of dairy in comprehensive tariff liberalisation
IMF's Christine Lagarde calls for a rekindling of the Bretton Woods spirit & a financial system that serves the productive economy rather than itself
4th Feb 14, 2:23pm
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IMF's Christine Lagarde calls for a rekindling of the Bretton Woods spirit & a financial system that serves the productive economy rather than itself
Bruce Wills says free trade provides farmers everywhere with improved incomes, prosperity and economic growth aiding not only rural communities but all communities
12th Apr 13, 1:10pm
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Bruce Wills says free trade provides farmers everywhere with improved incomes, prosperity and economic growth aiding not only rural communities but all communities
PM Key on TPP: NZ wants high quality agreement, which means dairy included; Might be phased in over 10 years
26th Nov 12, 4:52pm
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PM Key on TPP: NZ wants high quality agreement, which means dairy included; Might be phased in over 10 years
NZ's US Ambassador Moore reckons US economy to 'take off' as energy prices collapse; Says NZ demanding no TPP exemptions, may give on IP & investment stance for agriculture
12th Nov 12, 10:04am
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NZ's US Ambassador Moore reckons US economy to 'take off' as energy prices collapse; Says NZ demanding no TPP exemptions, may give on IP & investment stance for agriculture
APEC discussions tempered by dose of realism about European economic woes, Key says; But NZ in good position to face headwinds
9th Sep 12, 2:48pm
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APEC discussions tempered by dose of realism about European economic woes, Key says; But NZ in good position to face headwinds
Key puts NZ-Russian Free Trade Agreement pressure on Russia; Says agriculture subsidy reduction will help economies facing austerity budgets
8th Sep 12, 7:26am
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Key puts NZ-Russian Free Trade Agreement pressure on Russia; Says agriculture subsidy reduction will help economies facing austerity budgets
PM Key at APEC calls on other nations to conclude WTO trade talks to eradicate agriculture subsidies; Notes deleveraging has to happen in developed world; Says TPP has strong momentum
7th Sep 12, 10:58am
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PM Key at APEC calls on other nations to conclude WTO trade talks to eradicate agriculture subsidies; Notes deleveraging has to happen in developed world; Says TPP has strong momentum
Outgoing Reserve Bank Governor Bollard to be next Executive Director of APEC for three years from January 2013
7th Sep 12, 2:19am
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Outgoing Reserve Bank Governor Bollard to be next Executive Director of APEC for three years from January 2013
BusinessDesk: Pharmac and ‘public interest’ regulation bottom line for TPP, says Labour's Goff
4th May 12, 5:36pm
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BusinessDesk: Pharmac and ‘public interest’ regulation bottom line for TPP, says Labour's Goff
NZ can't be sued by tobacco companies over plain packaging law, PM Key says; 'They can take us to court, but it doesn't mean they're right'
23rd Apr 12, 8:44am
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NZ can't be sued by tobacco companies over plain packaging law, PM Key says; 'They can take us to court, but it doesn't mean they're right'
NZ needs to secure trade deal with Korea as exporters face getting squeezed out due to others' FTAs, Key says
26th Mar 12, 3:27pm
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NZ needs to secure trade deal with Korea as exporters face getting squeezed out due to others' FTAs, Key says
Pharmac fundamentals not on TPP table, Trade Minister Groser says; "Our public health system is not up for negotiation"
16th Nov 11, 2:38pm
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Pharmac fundamentals not on TPP table, Trade Minister Groser says; "Our public health system is not up for negotiation"
PM Key says NZ drug-buyer Pharmac may not be changed under Trans Pacific Partnership talks, but fine details still yet to be sorted
14th Nov 11, 8:18am
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PM Key says NZ drug-buyer Pharmac may not be changed under Trans Pacific Partnership talks, but fine details still yet to be sorted
Big US free trade deal issues like agriculture, tech, Pharmac still to be dealt with, as talks on smaller issues intensify
1st Sep 11, 5:33pm
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Big US free trade deal issues like agriculture, tech, Pharmac still to be dealt with, as talks on smaller issues intensify
Opinion: The NZ pork industry's protests about foreign pork sounds like Aussie complaints about our apples; We can't have it both ways
26th Aug 11, 10:38am
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Opinion: The NZ pork industry's protests about foreign pork sounds like Aussie complaints about our apples; We can't have it both ways
PM Key tells US business leaders their future is exporting to rising Asian middle classes, takes stab at Asian controlled exchange rate regimes
22nd Jul 11, 10:11am
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PM Key tells US business leaders their future is exporting to rising Asian middle classes, takes stab at Asian controlled exchange rate regimes
PM Key says tobacco giant Philip Morris can't sue NZ under free trade rules, in the way it is threatening to sue Aussie govt
4th Jul 11, 5:48pm
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PM Key says tobacco giant Philip Morris can't sue NZ under free trade rules, in the way it is threatening to sue Aussie govt
Have your say: What should NZ's stance be on child labour laws when negotiating free trade agreements with developing countries
4th Jul 11, 10:09am
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Have your say: What should NZ's stance be on child labour laws when negotiating free trade agreements with developing countries
Trade Minister Groser says govt won't negotiate Pharmac fundamentals in TPP talks, but won't name them
4th Jul 11, 7:19am
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Trade Minister Groser says govt won't negotiate Pharmac fundamentals in TPP talks, but won't name them
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Make Cactus Kate Revenue Minister; Disgraceful insurance co behaviour; Groser's free trade hypocracy; The dictatorial IRB
1st Jul 11, 8:38pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Make Cactus Kate Revenue Minister; Disgraceful insurance co behaviour; Groser's free trade hypocracy; The dictatorial IRB
No significant downside from India FTA, Finance Minister English says; NZ manufacturers won't be competing directly with Indian peers
27th Jun 11, 8:21am
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No significant downside from India FTA, Finance Minister English says; NZ manufacturers won't be competing directly with Indian peers
US Trans Pacific Partnership negotiating strength not strong enough to demand Pharmac changes, Labour leader Goff says
30th May 11, 3:25pm
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US Trans Pacific Partnership negotiating strength not strong enough to demand Pharmac changes, Labour leader Goff says
An open letter to Tim Groser - Morgan and Simmons say the TPP benefits aren't worth it if Pharmac is sacrificed
30th May 11, 12:08pm
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An open letter to Tim Groser - Morgan and Simmons say the TPP benefits aren't worth it if Pharmac is sacrificed
NZ merchandise trade surplus NZ$1.1 billion in April, above NZ$600 million expected; Highest monthly surplus ever, Stats NZ says
30th May 11, 10:57am
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NZ merchandise trade surplus NZ$1.1 billion in April, above NZ$600 million expected; Highest monthly surplus ever, Stats NZ says