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.

New Zealand's meal ticket
Economy

Dileepa Fonseka: New Zealand's meal ticket

Those expecting China to save NZ's economy might be sorely disappointed.

Dileepa Fonseka 17 Jul 2023
Global power will trump rules and efficiency – MFAT
Politics

Global power will trump rules and efficiency – MFAT

Comparative advantage is out, global power politics are in.

Dileepa Fonseka 12 Jul 2023
EU foreign direct investment into NZ could spike 80% under FTA
Economy

EU foreign direct investment into NZ could spike 80% under FTA

The stock of foreign direct investment in NZ from the EU was $15.5 billion in 2021.

Rebecca Howard 11 Jul 2023
NZ-EU sign FTA
News in Brief

NZ-EU sign FTA

Prime minister Chris Hipkins says New Zealand and the European Union inked a free trade agreement (FTA) that will see the highest immediate tariff saving delivered by any NZ FTA.“Tariff savings on New Zealand exports are $100 million from day one of the agreement entering into fo...

Rebecca Howard 10 Jul 2023


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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