June 2025 Introduction This submission is made on behalf of the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) and Export New Zealand (ExportNZ)....
Building on earlier negotiations with the United Arab Emirates, New Zealand’s successful conclusion of negotiations for a NZ/Gulf Co-operation Council Free Trade Agreement should enable further expansion of trade with the GCC’s six members in the Middle East, says the...
Media release, 26 September 2024 In a challenging year for business, the successful conclusion of the NZ/UAE Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a welcome bright spot and helps build a stronger foundation for this country’s trade in the Middle East, says...
Media release, 7 May 2024 The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) welcomes the start of formal negotiations on the New Zealand/UAE Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and looks forward to steady progress that will lead to the securing of a comprehensive...
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Media Release - 8 February 2023 Equity, sustainability and opportunity are key themes of one of...
Media Release - 14 December 2022 Sustainability, digitalisation and resilient, inclusive trade...
New Zealand business will be represented at the APEC Leaders’ Week in Bangkok, commencing 13...
A new report, commissioned by the NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) and prepared by Adrian...
Reacting to the overnight conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement between New...
As negotiations accelerate to conclude an ambitious free trade agreement between New Zealand and...
Media release, 19 June 2022 The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) welcomes the outcome of...
Vancouver, 28 April 2022 –Asia-Pacific business leaders in the APEC Business Advisory Council...
The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) has commended Parliament’s bipartisan Russia Sanctions...
On 24 September 2024 a stakeholders seminar was held in Auckland to reassess the Southern Link concept, five years after a large conference kickstarted focused discussion of the idea (before Covid intervened). This report of the seminar discussions...
President Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China has consequences for the whole world. Further such action may be in the pipeline. Read our initial assessment from Stephen Jacobi.
It’s been a busy but tough year for trade. Read our end-of-year roundup by Executive Director Stephen Jacobi.
In this episode of the Diplosphere podcast, Stephen discusses his extensive career in trade and diplomacy.
APEC Business Leaders Call for Bold Actions on Sustainable Growth and Economic Integration
Read Stephen Jacobi’s assessment of the recent CPTPP Ministerial: there’s not much shouting about CPTPP these days but more passion would be a good thing
Read the NZIBF Chair’s report for 2024.
Australia is our most important partner. This year the Australia NZ Leadership Forum celebrates 20 years. Our colleague Simon Le Quesne reflects on this milestone for the Trade Working Blog.
SouthernLink is a big, bold idea we need to help double export value. It’s a concept that is gaining traction but needs more advocacy, writes Stephen Jacobi.
Executive Director StephenJacobi gave a global economic update to the recent 55th One Stop Update for Accountants.
