Trans Pacific Partnership
Ardern takes first step on world stage at APEC
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is on the world stage for the first time this weekend, when she joins leaders in the Asia-Pacific region to discuss trade and security. Ms Ardern leaves for APEC in… Audio
PM Jacinda Ardern heads to APEC hoping to win concessions on TPP
Jacinda Ardern is on the world stage for the first time this weekend as she joins leaders in the Asia-Pacific region to discuss trade and security.
Tight timeframe ahead of TPP negotiations
Crucial Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations next month are among the most pressing matters facing the incoming government.
Time for a 'zero-based review' of all trade deals - Jane Kelsey
One of New Zealand's leading opponents to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement is hoping the next Government will push the restart button on all trade talks and do them out in the open.
The… Audio
Free trade tops exporters' election wishlist
Exporters and manufacturers have put free trade deals at the top of their election wishlist.
Moves to keep TPP alive
The remaining countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership have agreed to look at ways to move the trade deal forward without the United States. Video
TPP is ratified despite US pulling out
When Donald Trump made good on a campaign promise and pulled the United States out of the Trans Pacific Partnership, many people assumed that spelled the end of the 12-country Pacific Rim trade deal… Audio
NZ govt ratifies TPP despite US rejection
The New Zealand government has formally ratified the Trans-Pacific Partnership, even though the deal is dead in the water without the US.
Videos aim to promote trade to ordinary people
A series of videos has been launched to get more public backing for trade after thousands of people marched against the controversial Trans Pacific Partnership deal last year. Video
Remaining TPP countries hold talks
The future for the Trans-Pacific Partnership should become clear in the next month or two, Trade Minister Todd McClay says.
McClay: There is life still in the TPP
Could there be life in the Trans Pacific Partnership with the US?
In January, US President Donald trump pulled out of the 12 member trade deal, effectively halting the agreement.
Now, Trade Minister… Audio
New Pacific trade deal possible for TPP countries
Countries that signed up for the failed trade pact known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will meet in Chile next week, seeking a way forward on a regional deal.
Trade ministers on TPP rescue mission
Trade Minister Todd McClay will meet his Australian counterpart in Sydney today in a bid to salvage the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal.
Japan, Australia both back TPP
Australia and Japan have committed to push ahead with the threatened Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and strengthen defence ties.
NZ 'likely to pursue' trade deals as TPP withers
New Zealand will push new trade opportunities now the Trans Pacific Partnership is unlikely to proceed, an international relations expert says.
Trade Minister 'patron saint of lost causes' on TPP
The government is soldiering on with its TPP legislation, with the third reading of the bill being held in Parliament last night, despite the strong likelihood the trade deal is already dead.
Committee recommends TPP laws be passed
The select committee considering the Trans-Pacific Partnership legislation has recommended it be passed with minor amendments.
Miner's failed case a win for govts over corporations
The owner of New Zealand's biggest goldmine must pay the El Salvador government $11 million after its international legal case to mine there failed.
Groser on TPP's US prospects
Analysis - Some commentators are pessmistic over TPP's prospects in the US but New Zealand's ambassador and former trade negotiator Tim Groser isn't one of them, writes Patrick O'Meara.
TPP bill introduced to Parliament
Legislation enacting the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement is missing crucial Treasury analysis, Labour says.