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$35.3m to support primary sector exporters

Friday, 24 March 2017, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Trade Minister Todd McClay have welcomed new funding of $35.3 million to help support our primary sector exporters succeed in overseas markets. More >>

$27m boost for MFAT resources

Friday, 24 March 2017, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Todd McClay says an additional $27 million will be invested in improving access to international markets for New Zealand exporters and to help more of them succeed internationally. More >>

NZ to open High Commission in Sri Lanka

Friday, 24 March 2017, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced that New Zealand will open a High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. More >>

New NTB Clearing House to tackle trade barriers

Friday, 24 March 2017, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Todd McClay says a new all-of-government approach to tackling non-tariff barriers (NTBs) imposed on our exporters will deliver real benefits to business. More >>

Ministerial Advisory Group on trade announced

Friday, 24 March 2017, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Todd McClay has announced the formation of a Ministerial Advisory Group on trade to ensure the public is better informed on trade issues. More >>

New Zealand to open new embassy in Ireland

Friday, 24 March 2017, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced that New Zealand will open an embassy in Dublin, Ireland. More >>

Prime Minister's Speech to International Business Forum

Friday, 24 March 2017, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government

Good morning. Can I start by thanking the International Business Forum and the Auckland Chamber of Commerce for hosting this event. More >>

Anti-money laundering Bill passes first reading

Friday, 24 March 2017, 8:23 am | New Zealand Government

A Bill to tackle money laundering and curb funding of terrorism has passed its first reading in Parliament today with unanimous support, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. More >>

Coleman to visit Melbourne

Friday, 24 March 2017, 8:21 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister and Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman is travelling to Melbourne to take part in a meeting of Health Ministers. More >>

Invasive estuary weed close to eradication

Friday, 24 March 2017, 8:20 am | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says DOC is on the brink of eradicating the invasive weed Spartina in the Marlborough Sounds and Golden Bay. More >>

Regulatory Amendment Bills pass into law

Thursday, 23 March 2017, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Parliament has today passed three Regulatory Amendment Bills into law, bringing up to date 20 pieces of legislation, Minister for Economic Development Simon Bridges says. More >>

Bill to improve and strengthen tax rules passes

Thursday, 23 March 2017, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government

A Bill to improve and strengthen the tax rules passed its third reading today, Revenue Minister Judith Collins says. “Building a more competitive and productive economy for New Zealanders is a priority for this Government. More >>

Record travel and trade volumes for summer

Thursday, 23 March 2017, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Customs has done an outstanding job clearing a record number of passengers this summer season while continuing to protect the border with numerous seizures and arrests, Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says. More >>

Adjustments to commercial fishing limits

Thursday, 23 March 2017, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries 23 March 2017 Media Statement Adjustments to commercial fishing limits Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced changes to commercial fishing limits for rock lobster (crayfish) and southern blue ... More >>