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NZ International Business Forum
NZIBF brings together business leaders from some of New Zealand’s largest internationally oriented companies together with the country’s peak business organisations.
Collectively, these business leaders from the dairy, meat, seafood, kiwifruit, apples, pears, wine and services industries represent companies and sectors with a combined turnover in excess of $30 billion. The business organisations represent New Zealand's export, manufacturing and services sectors.
NZ International Business Forum - Latest News [Page 1]
NZIBF Welcomes Labour Party Support Of NZ–India Trade Deal
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 7:59 pm | NZ International Business Forum
NZIBF has consistently supported the agreement since the conclusion of negotiations, despite expressing disappointment on dairy outcomes. More >>
New Zealand International Business Forum Backs NZ-India Free Trade Agreement
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 2:22 pm | NZIBF
NZIBF has been clear since the conclusion of negotiations that it supports the agreement, which marks important progress in deepening economic ties with one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. More >>
NZIBF Welcomes Conclusion Of Negotiations On New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement
Monday, 22 December 2025, 7:42 pm | NZ International Business Forum
NZIBF noted that the agreement represents an investment in a long-term strategic partnership grounded in transparency, predictability, and clear rules for doing business. More >>
Felicity Roxburgh Appointed Executive Director Of The New Zealand International Business Forum
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 10:07 am | NZIBF
As Executive Director, Felicity will lead NZIBF’s engagement with its members on key trade and economic policy issues and represent the interests of internationally focused businesses in dialogue with government and global partners. More >>
Executive Leadership Change At NZ International Business Forum
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 1:03 pm | NZIBF
A former diplomat, policy analyst and industry association CEO, Mr Jacobi helped establish NZIBF under its first Chair, Sir Graeme Harrison, in 2007. More >>
Business Forum Deeply Disappointed With Unjustified US Tariffs
Friday, 4 April 2025, 10:34 am | NZIBF
NZIBF is also concerned also that these tariffs clearly breach international trade rules and may be applied to exports of beef and cheese within tariff rate quotas negotiated under the World Trade Organisation (WTO). More >>
Business Forum Welcomes India FTA Negotiations
Monday, 17 March 2025, 9:59 am | NZ International Business Forum
The difficult state of the world trade environment points to the need to conclude these negotiations as soon as possible and we welcome the two Governments clear commitment to that end, said NZIBF Chair Philip Gregan. More >>
NZIBF Welcomes NZ/GCC FTA
Friday, 1 November 2024, 10:00 am | NZIBF
“The GCC region is New Zealand’s seventh largest export destination” said NZIBF Executive Director Stephen Jacobi. “This new agreement, which has been under development for some time, puts the final touch on the framework for expanding trade ties in ... More >>
NZ/UAE CEPA: A Valuable Step Forward In Gulf – Business Forum
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 12:35 pm | NZIBF
“We see potential to grow New Zealand exports to the UAE in the dairy, red meat, seafood, horticulture, high value foods and agritech sectors, and likewise, to create new opportunities for UAE goods, services and investment in our market”. More >>
NZIBF Welcomes The Start Of Comprehensive Trade Negotiations With The UAE
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 11:13 am | NZ International Business Forum
The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) welcomes the start of formal negotiations on the New Zealand/UAE Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and looks forward to steady progress that will lead to the securing of a comprehensive and modern agreement ... More >>
New Team For Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 5:17 pm | NZ International Business Forum
Stephen Jacobi and Simon Le Quesne will carry out executive duties on behalf of Business New Zealand to support the ANZLF’s policy objectives. They will work closely with the Australian Secretariat which is supported by the Business Council of Australia. More >>
NZ/EU FTA A Bonus For Some Sectors – Business Forum
Friday, 22 March 2024, 9:46 am | NZ International Business Forum
The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) acknowledges the passage of the implementing legislation for the New Zealand/European Union Free Trade Agreement and looks forward to the FTA’s entry into force on 1 May. “This agreement was difficult to negotiate. ... More >>
From AI To Fast Fashion, ‘World’s Environment Parliament’ Adopts Bold Action Plans
Saturday, 2 March 2024, 2:27 pm | NZIBF
Despite its overwhelming importance at the heart of the international trade system, members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have concluded their Ministerial in Abu Dhabi (“MC13”) with only a meagre outcome. NZ International Business Forum ... More >>
Large Business Delegation Bound For India
Wednesday, 23 August 2023, 6:14 am | NZ International Business Forum
Fifty business representatives will leave later this week bound for Delhi, making it one of the largest delegations ever to head for India. The delegation, comprising members and senior leaders of five business organisations, comes at a time of renewed ... More >>
IPEF Supply Chain Agreement – A Useful But Modest Step – Business Forum
Monday, 29 May 2023, 1:08 pm | NZ International Business Forum
“Supply chains are the arteries of global trade – any moves to make them function more efficiently and make sure they are resilient in times of crisis are to be welcomed”, says NZIBF Executive Director Stephen Jacobi. Mr Jacobi was reacting to the announcement ... More >>
Welcoming Report's Strategic Focus On India Market
Thursday, 27 April 2023, 9:27 am | NZ International Business Forum
The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) welcomes the discussion document India & New Zealand, A Relationship Ready For Its Next Phase released today by the India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC). “INZBC and the report’s authors ... More >>
Asia-pacific Business Leaders Gathering In Auckland, 12-14 February 2023
Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 7:51 pm | NZIBF
Equity, sustainability and opportunity are key themes of one of the largest gatherings of senior Asia-Pacific business leaders held in New Zealand for some time. The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) is due to meet in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland . Aotearoa/New ... More >>
Major Gathering Of Asia-pacific Business Leaders To Be Held In Auckland, 12-14 February 2023
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 3:50 pm | NZIBF
Sustainability, digitalisation and resilient, inclusive trade will be key themes of a major gathering of senior Asia-Pacific business leaders to be held in Auckland early next year – the first such event to be held in New Zealand for some time. ... More >>
Nz Eu Fta – A Mixed Bag, Says Business Forum
Friday, 1 July 2022, 3:36 pm | NZ International Business Forum
Reacting to the overnight conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement between New Zealand and the European Union, the NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF), which brings together a cross section of major exporters, said the outcome was mixed ... More >>
NZ EU FTA Coming Down To The Wire – Hold The Line, Says Business Forum
Tuesday, 28 June 2022, 10:14 am | NZ International Business Forum
As negotiations accelerate to conclude an ambitious free trade agreement between New Zealand and the European Union, the NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF), representing a cross section of major exporters, urges the Government and its negotiators ... More >>
