October 6, 2015

ExportNZ Welcomes TPP deal

Press Release – ExportNZ Catherine Beard, Executive Director of ExportNZ says it is a huge relief for New Zealand exporters that the Trans Pacific Partnership deal has reached a positive conclusion, despite not getting all we wanted from dairy access. It is important …

TPPA a “betrayal” – union

Press Release – FIRST Union The government has betrayed the interests of working New Zealanders by signing the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), says FIRST Union General Secretary Robert Reid. The TPPA is a threat to our sovereignty. Under the deal our ability …

Secret TPP deal lacks detail on medicines

Press Release – AFTINET The announcement of a secret in principle TPP deal without publication of the text may hide shameful trade-offs on issues like medicines and corporate rights to sue governments. These should be decided though open democratic parliamentary …

TTP deal keeps New Zealand in the game…..

Press Release – Auckland Chamber of Commerce Welcoming news that a Trans-Tasman Partnership (TTP) deal has been done, Auckland Chamber head Michael Barnett said it will set a playing field for New Zealand business to succeed internationally for years to come.