Trade

Explore the forefront of trade developments with BusinessDesk's dedicated section on trade. Engage with up-to-date coverage on New Zealand's trade dynamics, global market trends, and pivotal trade agreements shaping the economic landscape. Essential reading for professionals and enthusiasts aiming to navigate the complexities of international trade.

Deal clears the way for foreign investment
Economy

Deal clears the way for foreign investment

Business leaders welcome the UK free trade agreement, but British farmers aren't happy.

Rebecca Howard 22 Oct 2021
'A level playing field': exporters laud $1 billion trade deal
Primary Sector

'A level playing field': exporters laud $1 billion trade deal

NZ goods to the UK are expected to increase by as much as 40% under the deal.

Rebecca Howard 21 Oct 2021
97% tariff free: NZ's new UK trade deal
Primary Sector

97% tariff free: NZ's new UK trade deal

Agreement in principle removes tariffs on most NZ exports with sheepmeat, beef and some dairy products to be phased in. 

Rebecca Howard 21 Oct 2021
China's CPTPP bid: What is Beijing up to?
Opinion

Charles Finny: China's CPTPP bid: What is Beijing up to?

China's request to join the CPTPP may spur bids from a range of other wannabe members, argues former NZ trade negotiator Charles Finny.

Charles Finny 21 Sep 2021


Oliver Lewis
Oliver Lewis

Infrastructure Editor

Oliver Lewis won the local government reporting category at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards. He is part of our investigations unit and also covers infrastructure, housing and employment issues. Formerly with Stuff/The Press, Oliver has also written for the Guardian and North & South. 

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