Imports
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
23rd Mar 25, 6:30am
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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
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New Zealand records a $510 million February trade surplus as dairy exports soar, led by milk powder, butter, and cheese
21st Mar 25, 12:44pm
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New Zealand records a $510 million February trade surplus as dairy exports soar, led by milk powder, butter, and cheese
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
20th Mar 25, 8:00am
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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
The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend drops to 6.2% of GDP, but remains at levels generally seen as too high
19th Mar 25, 11:12am
The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend drops to 6.2% of GDP, but remains at levels generally seen as too high
India and New Zealand pledge to strike a deal as quickly as possible but won’t set a formal deadline
19th Mar 25, 6:31am
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India and New Zealand pledge to strike a deal as quickly as possible but won’t set a formal deadline
India agrees to a new round of negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon begins four day visit
17th Mar 25, 6:29am
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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
Christopher Luxon has promised to revive trade talks with India and may be willing to give up dairy access to achieve it
15th Mar 25, 8:34am
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Christopher Luxon has promised to revive trade talks with India and may be willing to give up dairy access to achieve it
Statistics NZ says our terms of trade rose 3.1% in the December quarter as export price gains outstripped import price increases
3rd Mar 25, 12:03pm
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Statistics NZ says our terms of trade rose 3.1% in the December quarter as export price gains outstripped import price increases
New Zealand’s most important relationship is also its most difficult
The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has dropped to 6.4% of GDP, but remains at levels seen as too high by economists
18th Dec 24, 10:59am
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The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has dropped to 6.4% of GDP, but remains at levels seen as too high by economists
Chris Ogden argues India is the new China so NZ needs to see the bigger picture in trade negotiations
10th Dec 24, 3:44pm
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Chris Ogden argues India is the new China so NZ needs to see the bigger picture in trade negotiations
New modelling from Niven Winchester shows how Trump’s trade tariffs will hurt, and help, New Zealand
4th Dec 24, 1:49pm
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New modelling from Niven Winchester shows how Trump’s trade tariffs will hurt, and help, New Zealand
Jane Kelsey argues Trump’s tariffs are nothing new, NZ’s real problem is the failing free trade system itself
15th Nov 24, 10:30am
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Jane Kelsey argues Trump’s tariffs are nothing new, NZ’s real problem is the failing free trade system itself
Donald Trump has won the Presidential election and will push the United States further into economic protectionism
7th Nov 24, 7:05am
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Donald Trump has won the Presidential election and will push the United States further into economic protectionism
Can NZ’s supply chain build enough resilience and sustainability to survive the next global crisis?
22nd Oct 24, 11:19am
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Can NZ’s supply chain build enough resilience and sustainability to survive the next global crisis?
Trade Minister Todd McClay signs a trade deal with the United Arab Emirates which could save Kiwi exporters millions of dollars
26th Sep 24, 12:53pm
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Trade Minister Todd McClay signs a trade deal with the United Arab Emirates which could save Kiwi exporters millions of dollars
The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has remained at 6.7% of GDP, contrary to expectations that the ratio would decrease; deficit remains 'unsustainably wide'
18th Sep 24, 11:28am
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The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has remained at 6.7% of GDP, contrary to expectations that the ratio would decrease; deficit remains 'unsustainably wide'
MFAT says that while growth is set to be modest in Hong Kong, it nonetheless remains positive, driven by strong visitor arrival numbers and a noticeable jump in services
20th Jul 24, 8:37am
MFAT says that while growth is set to be modest in Hong Kong, it nonetheless remains positive, driven by strong visitor arrival numbers and a noticeable jump in services
MFAT reviews the Chinese economy from a New Zealand perspective. Manufacturing activity and exports have raced ahead while consumption and the property market remain stalled
18th Jul 24, 12:23pm
MFAT reviews the Chinese economy from a New Zealand perspective. Manufacturing activity and exports have raced ahead while consumption and the property market remain stalled
Global shipping rates have nearly doubled since late April, MFAT says. Although remaining below the Covid-19 peak, firms' ability to recover recent increases is very limited
16th Jul 24, 4:31pm
Global shipping rates have nearly doubled since late April, MFAT says. Although remaining below the Covid-19 peak, firms' ability to recover recent increases is very limited
New Zealand doesn’t rely on strategic imports from China and is more exposed to export-related risks, according to a report by the NZ China Council
26th Jun 24, 6:23pm
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New Zealand doesn’t rely on strategic imports from China and is more exposed to export-related risks, according to a report by the NZ China Council
ASB economists expect 'a considerably more modest inflation impact in NZ' than during the pandemic spike in shipping costs, but say the latest rise 'will further crimp NZ and global household demand'
26th Jun 24, 11:49am
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ASB economists expect 'a considerably more modest inflation impact in NZ' than during the pandemic spike in shipping costs, but say the latest rise 'will further crimp NZ and global household demand'
The value of New Zealand's exports to China fell 8% in the past year while complications in the political relationship continue to grow
14th Jun 24, 6:39am
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The value of New Zealand's exports to China fell 8% in the past year while complications in the political relationship continue to grow
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand needs to demonstrate how it can contribute to security and prosperity in its own backyard or it will fall off the world map
23rd Apr 24, 2:39pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand needs to demonstrate how it can contribute to security and prosperity in its own backyard or it will fall off the world map
New Zealand aims to triple trade with Thailand over two decades as South East Asia’s middle class grows
18th Apr 24, 6:53am
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New Zealand aims to triple trade with Thailand over two decades as South East Asia’s middle class grows