Key Notes: Celebrating The Hobbit
Column – New Zealand National Party The Hobbit premiere; Cambodia and Myanmar visit; Delivering progress in health; Upcoming events
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General Politics
New Zealand welcomes TPP negotiators
Press Release – New Zealand Government New Zealand welcomes TPP negotiators Trade Minister Tim Groser welcomes the arrival of over 500 negotiators from 11 countries to Round 15 of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, which runs from 3-12 December in Auckland. “TPP participants …
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TPPA Free Trade negotiations resume in Auckland, December 2
Press Release – Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network “A hot-button issue to be discussed at the Trans-Pacific free trade talks next week is the US proposal for foreign investor rights to sue governments for damages if a law or policy harms their investments,” said Dr Patricia Ranald, Convener …
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Gordon Campbell on the NZ Herald’s attack on Jane Kelsey
Column – Gordon Campbell The best way of appreciating Fran O’Sullivan’s attack on Auckland University law professor Jane Kelsey in the NZ Herald yesterday is to read it aloud as if you’re actually Maggie Smith on Downton Abbey. In which case the general content of O’Sullivan’s …
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Ian Dalziel Cartoon: The Hobbit and the TPPA
Opinion – Campaign Against Foreign Control Of Aotearoa Does John Key have a firm grasp on the big picture?
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New report shows lawyers win in free trade battles
Press Release – Green Party 27 November 2012 New report shows lawyers win in free trade battles A new report on how the legal industry is exploiting investment state disputes clauses in trade agreements shows why New Zealand must refuse to sign any trade agreement that includes …
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Business As Usual: Asset Sales | TPP | Afghanistan Airstrike
Article – Mark P. Williams In today’s post-cabinet press conference, the Prime Minister began by speaking about the beginning of the hearing in the High Court of the Maori Council’s challenge to Mighty River Power. He said that he welcomed the beginning of the hearing but stressed …
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No TPP deal unless dairy and Pharmac are in, says Key
Article – BusinessDesk Nov 26 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand won’t sign up to the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal unless it includes an agreement to progressively abolish tariffs on agricultural products exported to North America, Prime Minister John Key said …
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NZ Being Caught In New Cold War – US/China Trade Deals
Opinion – Professor Jane Kelsey For immediate release 21 November 2012 NZ Being Caught In New Cold War as US & China Compete Over Trade Deals “Prime Minister John Key needs a reality check if he really believes New Zealand can remain best friends with both sides in the escalating …
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New Zealand Joins Launch of Asian FTA negotiations
Press Release – New Zealand Government Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 21 November 2012 Media Statement New Zealand joins launch of Asian FTA negotiations Prime Minister John Key has joined other leaders from Asian countries to launch negotiations for a 16-nation regional free trade agreement. …
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Thailand’s Quest To Join the TPPA Will Strengthen Opposition
Article – Professor Jane Kelsey For immediate release 20 November 2012 Thailand’s Quest To Join the TPPA Will Strengthen Opposition The Thai government’s announcement that it wishes to join the Trans-Pacific partnership negotiations during a visit byPresident Obama came out of the blue, according …
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