Free Trade
Getting the EU trade deal across the line
How hard was it to get a free trade deal with the European Union across the line? Audio
Getting the EU trade deal across the line
How hard was it to get a free trade deal with the European Union across the line?
AudioNZ secures free trade deal with UK
The government has just announced a free trade deal with the United Kingdom, saying it will boost New Zealand's GDP by $1 billion and provide unprecedented access for New Zealand exporters to the UK… Audio
"He was yelling at me down the phone."
APEC 1999; the unlikely story of how a free trade talkfest helped save a nation from destruction. Produced by Justin Gregory. Audio
Ardern lays out parameters for US free trade negotiation
Jacinda Ardern has issued some bottom lines for any prospective Free Trade Agreement. Audio
UK prepares for Brexit worst-case scenario
Britain is preparing for the worst case scenario in a no-deal Brexit. Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has set out what he called "practical and proportionate" advice in case the UK leaves the EU without… Audio
Peters' North Korea trade comments 'in jest' - Parker
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Foreign Minister Winston Peters have been talking up the possibility of a Commonwealth trade agreement. The pair have just had a succesful week in Europe… Audio
EU trade committee chairman discusses NZ trade deal
The European Union has pulled way in the race to sort free trade deals with New Zealand and Australia post-Brexit. This week the European Parliament voted to fast-track the free trade deals, with the… 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
IMF refuses to give up on free trade
The International Monetary Fund is refusing to give up on free trade. On a visit to New Zealand this week, the Washington-based organisation said it was still betting on open markets to boost… Audio
Free trade with EU possible within 3 years
Negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union could start this year, the Trade Minister says. Audio
Britain's PM says 'clean break' from EU part of plan
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May says her country must make a "clean break" from the European Union if it is to prosper and trade freely across the globe. Audio
Trade Minister on effect of EU. UK free trade deals
Prime Minister Bill English has been in Europe for the last week meeting with foreign leaders and on the top of the agenda has been free trade. Audio
Video: John Key on Morning Report
IN FOCUS: Prime Minister John Key talks to Guyon Espiner about the UK's shock withdrawal from the EU and the backlash against immigration. Video
Can the TPP make it through Congress?
Despite having been signed by a number of trade ministers around the world, there is still no certainty as to whether the TPP will be ratified by US Congress. Congressman Matt Salmon joins Checkpoint.
…Harley Shaiken on what the TPP means for workers
Harley Shaiken is a US academic who warns that the Trans Pacific Partnership is a corporate trade deal, masquerading as a free trade one. Audio
Faux free trade hurting New Zealand companies
A timber exporter says China has been skirting around the free trade agreement with New Zealand ever since it was signed , and he's worried about future trade deals leaving local businesses at a… Audio
TPP fight continues after deal signed
A Trans-Pacific Partnership deal may be done, but that doesn't mean the fight is over, writes Economics Correspondent Patrick O'Meara.
Exporters more cheerful but still stumbling over trade barriers
Exporters are feeling more cheerful and optimistic about the future, with expectations of improved orders and higher profits over the next 12 months according to a new survey by ExportNZ. 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
