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Groser to attend annual OECD meeting
Fri, 24 May 2013 16:40:34 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser will represent New Zealand at the OECD’s annual Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) and Forum in Paris from 27 to 30 May. More >>
Super-sized Ministry not working
Fri, 24 May 2013 16:39:39 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party
The National Government’s formation of the ‘super’ Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) is basically flawed, given the failures in the vital areas of trade and biosecurity, Labour’s Primary Industries spokesperson, Damien O’Connor, says. More >>
Letter to PM - NZKGI Supports Kiwifruit Industry Structure
Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:57 +1200 | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
As this country’s kiwifruit grower representative body, NZKGI can assure you that growers overwhelmingly support the current industry structure and Zespri as its marketer. Zespri’s historical issues in a single market do not diminish growers’ support ...More >>
Decision on Solid Energy management inquiry
Fri, 24 May 2013 16:16:03 +1200 | Controller and Auditor-General
“I have given considerable thought to requests that I carry out an inquiry into the management, governance, and oversight of Solid Energy Limited. My staff have visited both the Treasury and Solid Energy to obtain enough information for me to ...More >>
The Chinese Spending Spree
Fri, 24 May 2013 14:56:53 +1200 | PwC
The Chinese shopping cart is filling fast as more of China’s private and state-owned businesses look to mature markets, such as New Zealand and Australia, for investment opportunities.More >>
Minister Must Act on Issues in China
Fri, 24 May 2013 14:35:50 +1200 | ACT New Zealand
ACT New Zealand Primary Industries Spokesman Don Nicolson today congratulated the Minister for Primary Industries for fixing the problem with his Ministry’s customs certificates in China and called on him to take a similar personal interest into ...More >>
Judith Collins: Address to Ethnic People In Commerce (EPIC)
Fri, 24 May 2013 13:45:27 +1200 | New Zealand Government
For those who attended last year’s conference, I’m sure you’ll agree EPIC NZ is a wonderful networking opportunity for all New Zealand’s ethnic and mainstream business leaders. I acknowledge ANZ Bank, strategic partner for the Office of Ethnic ...More >>
Merlot.aero finalist in theAir NZ Cargo ExportNZ Awards
Fri, 24 May 2013 11:49:49 +1200 | Merlot.aero
Merlot.aero has been named as a finalist in theAir New Zealand Cargo ExportNZ Auckland Awards 2013. More >>
WTO agenda for Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade
Fri, 24 May 2013 11:20:20 +1200 | World Trade Organisation
The WTO announced on 23 May 2013 the agenda for the Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade to be held at the WTO on 8-10 July. The theme of this year’s event is “Connecting to Value Chains”. The review will focus on the development implications of the ...More >>
Imports rise in April
Fri, 24 May 2013 10:55:32 +1200 | Statistics New Zealand
The value of imported goods rose $263 million (7.4 percent) to $3.8 billion in April 2013, compared with April 2012, Statistics New Zealand said today. More >>
NZ trade surplus misses expectations on petrol imports
Fri, 24 May 2013 10:52:39 +1200 | BusinessDesk
May 24 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand’s trade surplus in April was smaller than expected as a rise in petroleum imports more than offset increasing meat exports after farmer culled their livestock during this year’s drought. More >>
Kiwifruit Post Harvest Operators Support of Zespri
Fri, 24 May 2013 09:29:52 +1200 | Joint Press Release
We represent the vast majority of the kiwifruit industry, and we want to ensure you are aware of our view on this matter. If you are pressured on this matter, please be assured that Zespri and the kiwifruit industry structure retains our confidence ...More >>
Exports to China back on track
Thu, 23 May 2013 20:46:00 +1200 | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is hugely relieved the meat export impasse in China has been resolved, but believes New Zealand and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) need to take a hard look in the mirror.More >>
NZ meat cleared to move from across Chinese wharves
Thu, 23 May 2013 17:05:28 +1200 | Businesswire
May 23 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand meat has been cleared to move across Chinese wharves as soon as next week though the administrative logjam has been sheeted home to the Ministry for Primary Industries.More >>
Clever Kiwis vie for export awards
Thu, 23 May 2013 16:55:35 +1200 | Employers And Manufacturers Association
New Zealand designers and suppliers of jewellery, yacht masts and aeroplane safety checks are doing such good business on distant shores; they are among finalists in the Air New Zealand Cargo ExportNZ Auckland Awards 2013.More >>
MPI working to clear meat to China
Thu, 23 May 2013 15:59:38 +1200 | Ministry For Primary Industries
New export certificates are being issued to release containers of meat products held up at the Chinese border, the Ministry for Primary Industries said today. More >>
Resolution of New Zealand meat exports to China
Thu, 23 May 2013 15:58:21 +1200 | New Zealand Government
A resolution has been agreed which should see authorities clearing New Zealand meat exports to China from next week, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced. More >>
Dollar Pushes up Local Wool Prices
Thu, 23 May 2013 15:17:35 +1200 | Wool Services International
New Zealand Wool Services International Limited’s General Manager, Mr John Dawson reports that the local market lifted significantly for the 10,400 bales on offer at the South Island sale this week. The weakening NZ dollar, particularly against ...More >>
Market Update GoldCore
Thu, 23 May 2013 14:34:01 +1200 | GoldCore
China Platinum Imports Rise – Bullish Platinum and Palladium Fundamentals More >>
Consumers In the Dark About Hidden Dangers of Packaged Food
Thu, 23 May 2013 11:16:53 +1200 | Consumers International
An international food quiz designed by Consumers International (CI) to highlight the benefit of clear, consistent nutrition labelling on the front of food packaging, has found that less than half the participating consumers could judge levels of salt, ...More >>
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