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Thursday, 23 June 2022 11:55

O'Connor attends WTO meeting

Trade Minister Damien O'Connor is currently in Geneva for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) 12th Ministerial Conference.

Published in Agribusiness
Wednesday, 16 December 2020 15:55

Minister zooms in on trade

Damien O'Connor in his dual capacity of Agriculture and Trade Minister, officially launched a 250 page report on barriers to horticultural trade before a group of about 60 industry representatives in Wellington last week.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 31 March 2020 10:01

Welcome interim trade move

New Zealand joining 15 other World Trade Organisation members to set up interim arrangements to solve trade disputes is a welcome step, says the NZ International Business Forum.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 11:55

NZ trade threatened by WTO stand-off — trade expert

The ability of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to hear any New Zealand disputes arising out of Brexit could be under threat.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 25 October 2017 14:55

Are EU and UK doing the dirty of NZ?

The New Zealand meat industry could be hit by fallout from the tense and divisive Brexit negotiations.

Published in World News
Tuesday, 25 October 2016 11:22

EU—NZ agreement on non-tariff trade barriers

Trade Minister Todd McClay and EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström have agreed on the importance of working in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) towards reducing non-tariff barriers (NTBs), and reform of domestic support in agriculture.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 26 January 2016 15:30

Removal of ag subsidies pleasing – trade expert

The fact that the World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference reached some agreement in Nairobi was both pleasing and relieving.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 19 January 2016 16:17

Christmas bonus for NZ agriculture

New Zealand primary sectors were not expecting the World Trade Organisation (WTO) decision to remove all agricultural export subsidies, says the new Trade Minister Todd McClay.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 16 December 2015 13:19

Agriculture in spotlight for new trade minister

Agriculture is high on his agenda as new Trade Minister Todd McClay attends the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, Kenya.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 15 December 2015 14:38

Eyes on WTO ministerial meeting

Much is at stake in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministerial meeting getting underway in Nairobi.

Published in General News
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