Living beyond our means - current account deficit still worryingly wide
Tourism prevents NZ's current account deficit from falling deeper into the red.
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The Prime Minister talked down the former Government's trade achievements.
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NZ ministers have pledged to undertake a record number of trade missions.
ASEAN key to ambitious trade goals
New Zealand’s economic ties with Asean have undergone significant growth.
Travel stars in latest trade stats but demand for consumer goods guzzles up Kiwi dollars
Overall trade just shy of $50b as travel the star performer in sluggish field.
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Strewth! Sweet tooth imports rise but NZ trade deficit slims down
Metal adds a lustre to export but China trade tumbles.
Ruchir Sharma: China’s rise is reversing
Financial Times: Past two years see biggest drop in China's share of global GDP since Mao.
Minister of Trade makes direct pitch to US President Joe Biden
Damien O’Connor's pitch was said to have piqued the US President’s interest.
NZ the loser as fears of resurgent Donald Trump sinks US trade announcement
US political dysfunction has scuppered the announcement of a trade pact with NZ
The Apec summit is happening in San Francisco. What is Apec, anyway?
Leaders will talk about how to better spur trade and economic growth across the Pacific.
Fran O’Sullivan: CPTPP meeting a fitting swansong for Damien O’Connor
OPINION: Caretaker Trade Minister Damien O’Connor gets to go to up Apec.
De-risk from China, Kiwi companies and investors warned
Our largest trading partner worth $40b is no longer a 'risk-free bet' for investors.
Fonterra quashes speculation, says clean-up needed to secure export markets
'Even bigger elephant to eat' as Fonterra confronts key issues.
Former PM Sir John Key's 'direct' conversations on Zespri with top China politician in Beijing
Key said top China politician understood and appreciated NZ stance on golden kiwifruit.
Synlait chairman resigns after less than a year
Resignation comes during a challenging time for the milk nutrition company.
Beijing reviews wine tariffs ahead of Australian Prime Minister’s visit
FT: Albanese’s Nov meeting with Xi comes as the two countries work to stabilise relations.
India-NZ trade to muscle up under new National-led govt - business council
India's successful moon landing showcased some of what New Zealand can offer.
Bhav Dhillon: How Luxon should tackle Indian trade
New Zealand should move beyond its traditional focus on dairy products.
Export numbers confirm slump in Chinese demand for dairy
New data confirms headwinds for Kiwi exports.
Markets with Madison: BlackRock's playbook
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Senior Labour MP tells reporter to 'f*** off' as tensions rise after crushing election result
Labour MPs have been discussing the party's future today.
Holy ship! Businesses using Port of Auckland face price hike
Hundreds of businesses face new, and increased, charges in the new year.
'Sensationalist': Fletcher boss hits back at Aussie builder on $750m leaky pipe repair claim
Poor installation practices in Perth were cited including over-bending, poor lagging.
Trade deficit: How this exporter plans to win without China
Could wine be our way out of a triple-year negative trade position?
Markets with Madison: Trade deficit
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Asia faces one of the worst economic outlooks in half a century, World Bank warns
Financial Times: China’s property crisis and US trade policies expected to hinder growth.
Fran O’Sullivan: Praise awarded for ‘getting stuff done’
OPINION: Damien O’Connor’s trade deals seal top spot.
'Really dumb': NZ legislation leads East Coast medicinal cannabis company to export overseas
"The industry has been created, but doesn't serve businesses that want to support NZ."
Western companies take slow steps towards China ‘de-risking’
Financial Times: Strategies focus on ways to insulate China operations, not reduce them.
The Costco effect: One year on from giant US retailer's NZ launch
More than 150,000 Kiwis have signed up.
Improved trade deficit still leaves NZ vulnerable to credit rating downgrade
Current account deficit equivalent to 7.5 per cent of GDP in year to June.