Dairy is a major contributor to New Zealand’s living standards and plays a crucial role in supporting regional economic development, according to an NZEIR report released recently.

Dynamic gains in both the New Zealand and United Kingdom economies could be made if some trade barriers were freed up.

It's been three years since the free trade agreement (FTA) was signed with South Korea and New Zealand cheese is making a significant impact on their shelves.

Dairy companies are disappointed at news that the review of the China-New Zealand FTA is unlikely to result in improvement for dairy access.

Agriculture is the challenge to New Zealand in its quest to achieve a quality comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU).

A 50% increase in trade, higher wages for New Zealanders and cuts in tariffs to benefit our producers. 

Mike Petersen says the potential US-China trade war poses long term threats for NZ products.

A trade expert has backed up comments by agricultural trade envoy Mike Petersen, who says New Zealand is facing its most challenging time in trade in 30 years.

Trade Minister Todd McClay is confident the European Union and New Zealand will begin negotiating a free trade agreement by the end of the year.

Prime Minister Bill English recently spoke at the NZ Institute of International Affairs annual dinner and touched on trade. Here are excerpts from his speech.