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UK, NZ agree to start regular trade talks
Britain and New Zealand have agreed to set up trade policy talks to help push for greater trade liberalisation.
Britain and New Zealand have agreed to set up trade policy talks to help push for greater trade liberalisation.
New Zealand's trade deficit widened to the biggest monthly gap since September 2014 as dairy and meat exports slumped in August.
New Zealand milk price futures have fallen in the wake of the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.
Manufacturing exports slumped by more than 20 per cent in July as a persistently strong Kiwi dollar puts pressure on the sector.
NZ commodity prices rose for a fourth month as the rebound in dairy continued, although a strong kiwi dollar limited gains for local producers.
This lack of certainty over Brexit presents risks for NZ's agricultural exporters, as well as opportunities for our much-vaunted trade negotiators.
New Zealand's merchandise trade deficit narrowed in July as imports such as crude oil fell faster than exports such as milk powder and meat.
Ministry for Primary Industries is criticised after UK honey company claims fake manuka has flooded its market.
China's imports of dairy products jumped 26 percent in the 12 months ended June 30.
The new season is predicted to be the biggest New Zealand has ever seen.
Chinese regulations that caused upheaval in New Zealand's infant formula industry two years ago are set to be extended to honey and wine exporters.
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri said its exports to China were due to resume this week.
Ports of Auckland will go ahead with plans to partially automate its container terminal.
Ports of Auckland and Napier Port have announced a strategic alliance they say will help improve services for freight customers.
World dairy prices have shot higher at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, with the GDT price index gaining 6.6pc.
New Zealand firms need to collaborate when it comes to shipping cargo offshore.
COMMENT: Looking beyond dairy, the picture is one of faltering growth in world trade volumes and mounting protectionism.
Export opportunities exist well beyond the most obvious places.
A gain in whole milk powder offset a fall for most other products in the latest overnight dairy auction.
COMMENT: Trade disputes are difficult but the allegation of steel dumping by China is playing out more messily than most.
The Government has refused to confirm whether NZ Steel has lodged complaints that China is 'dumping' low cost steel in the NZ market
John Key says China has given no sign that it has concerns with New Zealand, let alone threatened to retaliate against Kiwi exporters.
The biggest container ship to visit New Zealand will visit Port of Tauranga later this year.
News that a free trade agreement with the EU is still on track, despite Brexit, has been welcomed by New Zealand's export sector.
Donald Trump has taken his anti-trade tirades to a whole new level.
Tauranga shareholders will take some convincing that a new port to serve the upper North Island would be a good move.
Northland MP and NZ First leader Winston Peters says Northport is the logical place to take Auckland's shipping freight, saving hundreds of millions of dollars.
A UK or EU slowdown poses dangers if it ripples to our food markets, says expert.
Shipping operators favour a future replacement for the current Auckland port to be sited at the Firth of Thames over Manukau Harbour.