Category Archives: NZ Business

Trade Minister Todd McClay announced the NZ EU Free Trade Agreement’s commencement, significantly benefiting Kiwi exporters with $100 million in tariff reductions. The agreement, resulting from over 15 years of efforts, enhances New Zealand’s trade prospects by improving market access for key exports like kiwifruit, wine, and seafood, and aligning with the country’s strategic goals to double export values over the next decade.

Associate Finance Ministers David Seymour and Chris Bishop have announced a new initiative welcoming overseas investment in New Zealand’s Build To Rent (BTR) housing sector. This move aims to address the nation’s quality rental housing shortage and improve housing market performance by leveraging foreign capital for large-scale developments.

In a pivotal moment for New Zealand’s international trade relations, the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) and Export NZ have come forward to support the New Zealand – European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill. As representatives of a broad spectrum of New Zealand’s export sector, their submission underscores the critical balance between seizing new market opportunities and addressing the technical concerns that may arise from the agreement’s implementation.