Co-op eyes Japanese market
Japanese consumers pay a premium for food that contains ingredients that support health.
Trade Minister Todd McClay says Japan’s passing of TPP legislation demonstrates their support for international trade liberalisation.
“It’s good to see the world’s third largest economy join New Zealand and show leadership on trade,” says McClay.
“With the Upper House endorsement on December 9, Japan has now completed its parliamentary process for the approval of the TPP Agreement. This follows New Zealand’s passage of the primary legislation necessary to ratify the agreement on November 15.
“This is an important step in the right direction and a signal to other nations,” says McClay.
“We must continue to champion the benefits of openness and inclusiveness. This remains the only way to secure prosperity for our economy and for generations to come.
“New Zealand is trading nation and fair access to markets is essential for the continued growth and stability of our economy.
“We currently have an ambitious trade agenda. We are negotiating regional, multilateral and bilateral agreements and will continue to look for opportunities for New Zealand exporters in Europe, Asia and other parts of the world.
“Now, more than ever, the world needs leadership on trade and I congratulate Japan for passing their TPP legislation.”
The Commerce Commission says connectivity options for rural New Zealanders are front-of-mind as it begins a formal investigation into the future of the copper network.
Grand Finalists have been selected, all regional finals have concluded, and the journey towards the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final is underway.
Hopes of NZ sheepmeat prices picking up anytime soon in the country's key export market of China looks highly unlikely.
Regional councils are welcoming the certainty for councils in today’s Resource Management Act (RMA) announcement by the Government.
ASB says the decision to sign on to the AgriZeroNZ joint venture came out of a wish to be a part of the solution.
Federated Farmers says changes announced to the Resource Management Act today mark the end of the war on farming.
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