Speech – New Zealand Government Good afternoon everyone. Its a pleasure to be with you again. Thank you to the Wellington Employers Chamber of Commerce for once again organising this pre-Budget lunch.
Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party Almost two-thirds of small businesses do not fully support staying in the TPP showing the Government has struggled to sell New Zealand businesses on the deal, says Labours Trade and Export Growth spokesperson David Clark.
Column – Gordon Campbell Not many heroes so far in the Panama Papers saga, but any number of villains. Those villains happen to include: criminals laundering their ill gotten gains, terrorists funding their nefarious activities, and shadowy figures guilty of varying levels …
Press Release – New Zealand Government Trade Minister Todd McClay says the Waitangi Tribunal’s finding that the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) does not breach the Treaty of Waitangi, along with todays MYOB survey on TPP demonstrates growing support for free trade agreements in New Zealand.
Press Release – MYOB Boost for free trade supporters on eve of legislative debate with SMEs also favouring more trade agreements
Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. JAMES SHAW (Co-LeaderGreen) to the Prime Minister : On what dates did he discuss with the Minister of Revenue his conversation with Ken Whitney on foreign trusts, and what specifically did he say to the Minister?
The final text of the TPPA was released on 5 November 2015. The US President can’t sign it until 5 February 2016, so that’s the likely target date for all 12 parties to sign. There is considerable opposition building to the TPPA and it is possible that signing may be delayed until after the US …
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TPPA It Ain’t Over Rallies 14 Nov 2015 – What we want! The Government has no democratic mandate to sign away our democratic powers in the TPPA. Before it takes any steps towards signing the agreement, the Government shall: 1. undertake independent human rights, health, environmental and climate change impact assessments of the potential effects …
31 July, Manawatu Standard TPPA protest planned in Palmerston North August issue, Otaki Mail TPPA Protest Attracts Big Support 5 August, Manawatu Standard Palmerston rallies against TPPA 6 August, Wanganui Chronicle March starts anti-TPPA protest rally 7 August, Northern Advocate Anti-TPP protests planned 8 August, Nelson Mail TPP creates ‘private system of justice’ for investors …
Here are some links with coverage of our lunchtime rally in Wellington outside Parliament today. A massive thank you to all who turned up and our fantastic speakers. #TPPAWalkAway! 12 August, Maori Television TPPA Walk Away rally to be held outside Parliament 12 August, Radio New Zealand TPP protesters descend on Parliament 12 August, …
Here is an excellent article from Moana Maniapoto on e-tangata on the current state of play in negotiations and the Waitangi Tribunal claim. Tim says he won’t back a deal that doesn’t significantly open dairy markets, but he’s confident negotiations will eventually find the “sweet spot” on dairy. The Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand …
Now that the Maui Ministerial has failed to reach a conclusion, we believe it is time to ensure our Prime Minister and Trade Minister know that kiwis do not want this deal. Send them a letter below! [gravityform id=”5″ title=”true” description=”true”]
