Trade
Trade entities bolster New Zealand business connections with India
Two Kiwi private organisations launched last month in a bid to expand trade ties in the lucrative South Asian market.
India seeks early market access for grape exporters
Trade Minister Todd McClay discussed ways to expand bilateral trade in fresh and dried fruit on his recent trip to the South Asian nation.
Indian president hails ongoing contribution of Kiwi Indians
Addressing hundreds in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, the first tribal Indian head of state expressed pride in the success of the Indian community in New Zealand.
NZ inks customs cooperation deal with India
Customs cooperation, traditional medicine and renewable energy were among issues discussed by Indian President Droupadi Murmu during her three-day visit.
Todd McClay lifts trade hopes with visit to India next month
The trade minister has confirmed he will visit New Delhi for agriculture and trade-related meetings in August.
Indian mango imports continue upward trajectory
As the mango season in India nears its end, Indian retailers in New Zealand have reported a surge in imports - both in terms of quantity as well as variety.
India loses bid to trademark ‘basmati’ rice variety in New Zealand
The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand has ruled that rice growers outside of the South Asian nation also use the term in reference to their products.
China's manufacturing presence makes it tough for NZ to diversify trade
However, a new report says New Zealand faces "no strategic risk" from its current import levels with the Asian trade giant.
Double up between PM and last year Labour trade delegations
C listers and tag-a-longs is how the PM has apparently described trade delegations under the past six years of the former government, however, there's double up between the PM's self described A list… Audio
Peter Zeihan: Why China’s days are numbered
Geopolitics expert Peter Zeihan tells Guyon what New Zealand needs to do right now if it wants to survive the end of globalisation, why China's days are numbered, and who's going to win the US… Video, Audio
Tense scenes outside Chinese premier's Auckland hotel
Both supporters and protestors showed up at Chinese premier Li Qiang's accommodation on Friday.
NZ businesses eye opportunities in Asia
Business leaders believe that New Zealand should protect its international image to achieve its trade goals.
Working groups eyed to aid collaboration with India on agriculture, pharmaceuticals
New Zealand and India are slowly expanding economic ties following a recent visit by India's commerce secretary.
NZ food safety agency monitoring Indian spice mix recalls
New Zealand Food Safety is watching overseas recalls of packaged spice mixes manufactured by MDH and Everest due to concerns over a cancer-causing pesticide.
McClay reaffirms ‘complementary’ NZ-China trade ties
Trade minister's visit marks the first official trip to China the coalition government has undertaken since winning the 2023 election.
Asia New Zealand Foundation launches India Fund
The fund will finance an entrepreneurship programme, establish a young leaders' dialogue and bolster the organisation's activities in the South Asian nation.
New Zealand ironing out trade wrinkles over timber exports
Trade minister Todd McClay says New Zealand and India are working together to improve trade and address market access issues for timber exports to the South Asian nation.
Free trade deal with India challenging but not impossible - MFAT
A Cabinet paper released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in December highlights the challenges the coalition government faces in sealing a free trade agreement with India over the next…
New Zealand to put 'every single effort' into getting free trade deal with India
A trade expert is sceptical about New Zealand's ability to lock in a free trade agreement with India within three years, but the trade minister says it is possible.
National, Labour clash over trade relations with India
Lawmakers from both sides of the political spectrum spar over ties with South Asian nation at the first-ever India Business Summit.
