8 October, 2008
New Zealand-Niue bilateral meetings conclude
Senior Government Minister Phil Goff and Premier of Niue Hon Toke Talagi successfully completed a series of bilateral meetings in Wellington today.
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Associated Ministers
- Phil Goff - Minister
- Shane Jones - Associate Minister
- Luamanuvao Laban - Associate Minister
30 September, 2008
NZ-China Free Trade Agreement to enter into force
The New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) enters into force tomorrow, Trade Minister Phil Goff said.
Read full release >>28 September, 2008
Commonwealth Endorses Forum call for Fiji to Progress Return to Democracy
The New Zealand Government today welcomed the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group's reaffirmation of its strong support for the Pacific Islands Forum to achieve the restoration of democratic and constitutional government in Fiji, Phil Goff said.
Read full release >>26 September, 2008
NZ committed to helping the world’s poorest
Trade Minister Phil Goff today addressed the United Nations Call to Action meeting on the Millennium Development Goals, and reaffirmed New Zealand’s commitment to the eight internationally agreed targets aimed at reducing and eventually eradicating poverty.
Read full release >>25 September, 2008
US Free Trade Agreement negotiations welcomed
The United States is to enter into comprehensive Free Trade Agreement negotiations to become a full partner to the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Read full release >>21 September, 2008
Phil Goff to attend meetings in New York and Washington DC
Trade and Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Goff leaves today for a seven-day trip to New York and Washington DC.
Read full release >>28 August, 2008
Goff announces conclusion of ASEAN FTA negotiations
Trade Minister Phil Goff today welcomed the conclusion of the ASEAN – Australia – New Zealand free trade agreement (AANZFTA).
Read full release >>26 August, 2008
Phil Goff to attend Asean Economic Ministers meeting in Singapore
Trade Minister Phil Goff departs for Singapore today for the annual Asean-CER Ministers meeting, which includes two days of negotiations towards an FTA between New Zealand, Australia and the 10 Asean countries.
Read full release >>14 August, 2008
Ministers to attend CER annual meeting in Australia
NZ and Australian trade, industry and agriculture ministers are to meet for the annual Closer Economic Relations Ministerial Forum
Read full release >>30 July, 2008
WTO talks end without result
World Trade Organisation talks in Geneva aimed at concluding the Doha Development Round this year have ended without final agreement being reached.
Read full release >>24 July, 2008
China Free Trade Agreement Bill passes third and final reading
The FTA -- coming into force on 1 October -- is an historic advance in New Zealand’s trading relationships
Read full release >>24 July, 2008
Pacific Forum Trade Ministers meeting a success
A meeting of Pacific Forum Trade Ministers and senior officials in Rarotonga was a success in advancing a number of key issues.
Read full release >>21 July, 2008
Pacific trade and economic integration
Pacific Forum trade ministers to discuss trade and economic integration under the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations when they meet on 22 July
Read full release >>16 July, 2008
Phil Goff to travel to Geneva for WTO ministerial meeting
Trade Minister Phil Goff will travel to Geneva tomorrow to meet with other Trade Ministers with the aim of progressing the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) Doha Development Round trade negotiations.
Read full release >>14 July, 2008
Indonesia meat ban lifted
Trade Minister Phil Goff announced today that Indonesia has lifted a temporary suspension of New Zealand meat imports which was put in place last week due to Indonesia concerns over labelling and halal certification.
Read full release >>23 June, 2008
New clean technology opens up world markets for New Zealand business
World-leading environmental technology developed by a New Zealand company could revolutionise the disposal of sludge from waste water, Trade Minister Phil Goff says.
Read full release >>11 June, 2008
Productive Discussions with US on Trade Issues
Following discussions with key Administration and Congressional leaders in Washington over the past two days, Trade and Defence Minister Phil Goff said he was confident that New Zealand would progress towards a free trade agreement with the United States.
Read full release >>29 May, 2008
Phil Goff to leave for Defence and Trade meetings in five countries
Trade and Defence Minister Phil Goff is to visit five countries over 14 days where he will discuss defence issues and progress in bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations.
Read full release >>28 May, 2008
Standing room only at Auckland China FTA Roadshow event
The Auckland leg of a nationwide roadshow informing businesses about how to make the most of the China Free Trade Agreement was filled to capacity this morning.
Read full release >>26 May, 2008
Concept Centre to help New Zealand businesses entry into Shanghai
New Zealand businesses looking to China will have a new entry point in the market with the opening of a New Zealand Concept Centre in Shanghai in October this year.
Read full release >>25 May, 2008
Roadshow gives businesses tools to put China FTA to work
A nationwide roadshow will provide tools to help businesses make the most of New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement with China, Trade Minister Phil Goff said.
Read full release >>23 May, 2008
Good progress towards India – New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
Trade Minister Phil Goff and Indian Commerce Minister Kamal Nath have welcomed the strong progress being made towards a free trade agreement between the two countries.
Read full release >>22 May, 2008
Free Trade Agreement on agenda for first visit of India’s Commerce Minister
A Free Trade Agreement with India will be top of the agenda during a meeting with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Kamal Nath, Trade Minister Phil Goff said.
Read full release >>21 May, 2008
Encouraging progress on WTO agriculture negotiations; non-agriculture moving more slowly
The latest text document used as a basis for WTO negotiations on agriculture represents an encouraging sign of progress, Trade Minister Phil Goff says.
Read full release >>20 May, 2008
Special agricultural trade envoy reappointed
Trade Minister Phil Goff has announced the reappointment of Alistair Polson as New Zealand’s special agricultural trade envoy.
Read full release >>13 May, 2008
Goff leaves for trade and defence meetings in Japan
Trade and Defence Minister Phil Goff is to leave for Japan to meet his counterparts in that country to promote closer economic and security ties.
Read full release >>11 May, 2008
Tribute to navy veterans at Pukaki naming
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones paid tribute to attending Navy veterans at the naming and commissioning of the third Inshore Patrol Vessel (IPV), the Pukaki, at Whangarei yesterday.
Read full release >>2 May, 2008
Trade Minister leaves for ASEAN ministers meeting in Bali
Trade Minister Phil Goff leaves today for Bali to take part in a series of meetings this weekend with ASEAN Economic Ministers working towards concluding the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA).
Read full release >>17 April, 2008
Closure of Fisher and Paykel plant regretted
Minister of Trade Phil Goff has expressed his sympathy for workers at Fisher and Paykel’s Dunedin Plant who have lost their jobs.
Read full release >>9 April, 2008
Website demonstrates huge interest in NZ-China FTA
The new Government website containing information on New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement with China has received a huge amount of interest in its first 48 hours of operation
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