Economy

TPP reduces non-tariff trade barriers

Press Release – New Zealand Government Trade Minister Todd McClay says the government is looking closely at non-tariff barriers (NTBs) as part of its strategy to boost exports and grow the economy. Addressing the Southland Chamber of Commerce in Invercargill where he is on a regional visit …

Global Dairy Trade Down – National Out of Ideas

Press Release – New Zealand First Party New Zealand First says the National Government is completely out of ideas and it is time for farmers to swap over to New Zealand First. The latest fall in global dairy prices isnt a surprise, says New Zealand First Leader and Member of Parliament …

Gordon Campbell on the Aussie banks

Column – Gordon Campbell If the New Zealand economy was a tennis player, it would be Maria Sharapova a player reportedly reliant on artificial stimulants, and corporate endorsements. In similar vein, our economy is seemingly dependent on artificial boosts to activity …

Talking TPP – the road shows begin

Press Release – New Zealand Government The first roadshow on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was held in Auckland today to an audience of around 300 people. Trade Minister Todd McClay says this is the first of 16 roadshows and hui throughout New Zealand.