Article – Professor Jane Kelsey Contrary to some local news reports, the US Congress did not pass the Fast track or Trade Promotion Bill last night.
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Column – Gordon Campbell The health system transparency measures contained in the latest Wikileaks revelations about the TPP have been a long running concern. The fact that the Pharmac-related transparency measures would entail a cost to the government was being grudgingly …
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Press Release – Wikileaks WikiLeaks releases today 17 secret documents from the ongoing TISA (Trade In Services Agreement) negotiations which cover the United States, the European Union and 23 other countries including Turkey, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Pakistan, Taiwan & …
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Press Release – US Embassy Wellington United States Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Mr. Daniel Russel and New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary Mr. Brook Barrington met in Washington on May 29, 2015 to co-chair the fifth United States New Zealand …
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Press Release – New Zealand Alliance Party What is a good way for very small political party get some attention? If all else fails, voluntary de registration looks like it will do it.
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Press Release – New Zealand Government Trade Minister welcomes Senate approval of important trade legislation Trade Minister Tim Groser welcomes the approval of legislation by the United States Senate that would grant Trade Promotion Authority (TPA).
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Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party New Zealand is a laughing stock on the international stage yet again with revelations Tim Grosers unbecoming and undiplomatic language has led to a new term, Grossing in Washington DC circles, says David Parker, Labours Export Growth and Trade spokesperson.
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Press Release – iPredict The Official Cash Rate will be cut on 11 June and again by 10 December , according to the combined wisdom of the 8000+ registered traders on New Zealands predictions market, iPredict. Despite this, annual inflation is not expected to reach 2% until …
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Press Release – Professor Jane Kelsey NZ Politicians Join Call to Protect Sovereignty from US Certification in TPPA An open letter signed by current and former political leaders from five countries participating in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement has called for effective moves to protect …
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Column – Gordon Campbell T he monarchy, the media and the masses is a threesome made in tabloid heaven, and it has seen a lot of action during this past month. The birth of Princess Charlotte, and then Prince Harrys visit to New Zealand.To a quite embarrassing extent, …
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Press Release – Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network The conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal is now in doubt following the defeat in the US Senate of a proposal to advance the FastTrack Bill. The Fast Track Bill would prevent the U.S. Congress from amending the TPP, and instead …
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Press Release – It’s Our Future This mornings news that Fast Track authority has failed to clear the latest hurdle in the US Senate will give Kiwis that have voiced their opposition to the TPPA a reason to rejoice, according to Its Our Future spokesperson Edward Miller. …
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