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Scoop Full Coverage: New Zealand-China FTA
Scoop Full Coverage: China NZ FTA Agreement
Trade Agreements: FTA Brings Chinese Workers
To NZ
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Chinese counterpart, Premier Wen Jiabao, today witnessed the signing of the historic Free Trade Agreement between NZ and China in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People. NZ and China have also agreed to establish a working holiday scheme which will enable up to 1000 skilled young Chinese travellers to enter New Zealand. There will also be provision for up to 1,800 skilled Chinese workers to enter New Zealand on work permits each year. More >>
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- NZ-China FTA: English fact sheet (PDF)
- NZ-China FTA: Key Outcomes (PDF)
- NZ Govt - Clark: New Zealand – China FTA Dinner
- NZ Govt - Signing of FTA a great opportunity for education
- NZ Govt - Goff: Navigating China Seminar
- Greens - Trading away our integrity for what?
- Maritime New Zealand - Union criticizes China FTA at conference
- Manufacturers and Exporters Association - China FTA – Mutual Recognition Agreement key
- Hospitality Standards Institute - Hospitality ITO welcomes Free Trade Agreement
- Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce - Phil Goff on Engaging with China
- Woodco - Forestry Sector welcomes Free Trade Agreement
- Manufacturers and Exporters Association - China FTA – levelling the standards playing field
- Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union - China FTA highlights need for investment - EPMU
- Global Peace And Justice - NZ gives up the fight for an independent economy
- Keith Rankin - Keith Rankin: The FTA and the Economic Good
- Dairy Companies Association of NZ - DCANZ Applauds Reduction of Tariffs in China FTA
- Cooperatives Association - Chinese co-ops first to step through treaty door
- Council of Trade Unions - Union Concerns Taken on Board in China FTA
- Zespri - ZESPRI Welcomes Closer Partnership With China
- Fonterra - Fonterra Welcomes Free Trade Agreement with China
- National Distribution Union - FTA improvement on current Govt textile policy
- Seafood Industry Council - FTA with China opens opportunities for seafood
- Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Applauds Historic Trade Agreement
- Tourism New Zealand - Campaign Takes NZ to China for First Time
- TV3 Video - Historic trade deal signed with China
- TV3 Video - Campbell Live looks at the free trade deal with China
- TV3 Video - Business leaders receptive of potential benefits posed by China FTA
- TV3 Video - Dozens arrested as heavy security surrounds Olympic torch in London relay
- TV3 Video - China fair trade agreement: Ethical considerations
- TV3 Video - Clark says unreciprocated visa expansion to China is of no concern
- TV3 Video - Mixed reaction to historic free trade deal with China
Earlier: China FTA Predictions
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to be signed with China should lift economic performance and keep New Zealand at the forefront of moves towards freer trade in the Asia Pacific region, says the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF). More >>
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- NZ Govt - Minister of Trade to sign NZ-China Free Trade Deal
- Greens - FTA signing - Green MPs say 'don't forget Tibet'
- Meat And Wool New Zealand - China holds opportunity for New Zealand farmers
- Mike Moore - Mike Moore Backs NZ China FTA
- Global Peace And Justice - Free Trade - Embarrassing moments from Helen Clark
- Global Peace And Justice - The high cost of free trade
- Business Roundtable - Business Roundtable Welcomes China FTA
- Federated Farmers - Free Trade Is What Farmers Want
- TV3 Video - Helen Clark says China Free Trade Agreement will be lucrative for NZ
- TV3 Video - Protests at London torch relay continue Beijing Olympics controversy
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