Stephen Jacobi
China Belt and Road: why should we even care?
The Chinese Belt and Road project, also known as One Belt, One Road, is an initiative that will see countries along the Belt and Road make up an 'economic co-operation area' that will account for… Audio
Australian state premier ignores NZ agreement
A business lobby group is disappointed one Australian state plans to give preferential treatment to local companies, to the detriment of New Zealand rivals.
Lobby group says Belt and Road project to lead to better trade
Reviving the ancient Silk Road trade route and creating a new maritime 'Silk Road' could be a huge opportunity for New Zealand, the New Zealand China Council says. China's so called "Belt and Road"… Audio
Prime Minister to hold first meeting with Chinese Premier today
Li Keqiang flew into Wellington last night for the official visit, with his wife Cheng Hong, and a business delegation, as our political reporter Demelza Leslie reports. Audio
Government's trade strategy gets thumbs up from business
As you may have heard in the news the government is ramping up resources and action to reach free trade agreements covering 90 percent of our exports over the next decade. Audio
FTA likely to top agenda -Chinese Premier visits NZ next week
New Zealand's free trade agreement with China will top the agenda when the Chinese Premier, Li Keqiang arrives at the end of the week. The executive director of the New Zealand China Council Stephen… Audio
Free trade deals end year on a bum note
New Zealand's free trade supporters are licking their wounds after a year of setbacks, culminating in the demise of the Trans Pacific Partnership. Our economics correspondent, Patrick O'Meara looks… Audio
Stephen Jacobi - G20 in China
The G20 - a grouping of 20 of the world's largest economies - are meeting in China this weekend. Leaders of 19 countries and a representative from the European Union are gathering to discuss the state… Audio
You are invited to help shape the future trade policy
"Do you want to help shape New Zealand's trade policy strategy?" Trade Minister Todd McClay says the strategy needs to adapt and he wants public input. Audio
NZ China Council calls for cool heads over China trade stoush
The NZ-China Council says there are no serious problems in the trade relationship but says the Government has not done a good job of handling talk of threats. Audio
Steel dumping by China a 'storm in a teacup'
The NZ-China Council says allegations of steel dumping a storm in a teacup. We talk to Stephen Jacobi from the NZ-China Council. Audio
Trade advocate says TPP will help cut non tariff barriers
The timber industry wants the Government to get China to honour the intention of New Zealand's free trade agreement when it's reviewed this year. Audio
NZ firms nervously await Brexit referendum
Insight explores New Zealand's increasing focus on doing business with the Asia-Pacific region and where that leaves trade with Europe. Audio
Business Forum welcomes signing of TPP
Trade ministers from 12 countries will be at Auckland's Sky City today to sign the Trans Pacific Partnership. Audio
Free trade deal possible with EU - lobby group
A trade lobby group says New Zealand should be able to reach a free trade deal with the European Union despite thorny issues such as access for farm produce. Audio
Business lobby says time for a NZ-European Union trade deal
New Zealand businesses are telling government it's time to start the serious work of negotiating a free trade deal with the European Union. Audio
TPP ministerial meeting set for late July in Hawaii
The Trade Minister, Tim Groser, says he's still waiting for a serious offer on opening up the dairy markets of countries involved in the Pacific-wide trade talks Audio
Today's market update
An advocate for a Pacific-wide trade deal says the talks are back on track after American politicians passed legislation that helps the White House conclude an agreement. Audio
TPP supporter says talks back on track
An advocate for a Pacific-wide trade deal says the talks are back on track after American politicians passed legislation that helps the White House conclude a deal. Audio
TPP advocate confident talks back on track
An advocate of a Pacific-wide trade deal says the pendulum has swung back in favour of the American President, Barack Obama, getting the power he needs to revive the Pacific-wide trade talks. Audio
