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The primary sector is continuing to provide bumper exports, which saw New Zealand record a monthly goods trade surplus of over $1.2 billion in May

The primary sector is continuing to provide bumper exports, which saw New Zealand record a monthly goods trade surplus of over $1.2 billion in May

New Zealand’s trade with China faces a list of economic, cultural, and geopolitical challenges which may challenge export growth in the coming years

New Zealand’s trade with China faces a list of economic, cultural, and geopolitical challenges which may challenge export growth in the coming years

Kiwi cosmetics are set to hit Chinese store shelves and a new air freight route to South America will open, after NZ diplomats strike deals in Shanghai

Kiwi cosmetics are set to hit Chinese store shelves and a new air freight route to South America will open, after NZ diplomats strike deals in Shanghai

Most businesses are satisfied with how Christopher Luxon has managed New Zealand’s relationship with China, but dissent is growing

Most businesses are satisfied with how Christopher Luxon has managed New Zealand’s relationship with China, but dissent is growing

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend remains at levels generally seen as too high but has reduced by more than economists were forecasting

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend remains at levels generally seen as too high but has reduced by more than economists were forecasting

Bumper exports of dairy, meat, fruit and wood have driven a record monthly goods trade surplus of over $1.4 billion in April

Bumper exports of dairy, meat, fruit and wood have driven a record monthly goods trade surplus of over $1.4 billion in April

Bumper exports of dairy, meat and fruit give NZ its biggest monthly goods trade surplus since the pandemic

Bumper exports of dairy, meat and fruit give NZ its biggest monthly goods trade surplus since the pandemic

The US-China trade war leaves NZ worse off, but still well placed to weather the storm – new modelling from Niven Winchester shows

The US-China trade war leaves NZ worse off, but still well placed to weather the storm – new modelling from Niven Winchester shows

The United States’ crudely calculated tariffs were not reciprocal and risk fracturing global trade as China and Europe vow to retaliate and protect their own markets

The United States’ crudely calculated tariffs were not reciprocal and risk fracturing global trade as China and Europe vow to retaliate and protect their own markets

US President Donald Trump announces a baseline import tariff of 10% which will apply to New Zealand

US President Donald Trump announces a baseline import tariff of 10% which will apply to New Zealand

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

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

New Zealand records a $510 million February trade surplus as dairy exports soar, led by milk powder, butter, and cheese

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

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

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

India and New Zealand pledge to strike a deal as quickly as possible but won’t set a formal deadline