Media releases

Japan entry radically improves strategic calculation of TPP, says Business Forum
22 April 2013
Japan's prospective entry into the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations announced over the weekend is being welcomed by New Zealand business interests.

NZ Business welcomes Japan to TPP
16 March 2013
Japan's prospective entry into the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations has been welcomed by organisations representing New Zealand's international businesses.

High quality TPP needs to be concluded sooner than later, urged businesses
8 March 2013
Business representatives from around the Asia Pacific region, gathered for the 16th round of Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations currently underway in Singapore, urged negotiators to show flexibility and narrow the range of differences so that the negotiations can be brought to conclusion as soon as possible.

NZ Japan Business Forum a great success
4 March 2013 
The NZPGA Pro-Am Championship and Challenge Golf Tournament in Queenstown proved an ideal venue to hold the Japan New Zealand Business Forum on 2 March. The Forum was deemed a great success by participants and paves the way for more such events in the future.

NZ Japan Business Forum to convene in Queenstown
1 March 2013
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) is taking advantage of the NZPGA Pro-Am Championship and Challenge Golf Tournament in Queenstown to hold a business forum on 2 March with visiting Japanese business leaders.

Implementation of plain paper packaging requires care says NZ International Business Forum
20 February 2013
The Government is showing admirable precaution in waiting for the results of a World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute panel before implementing plain paper packaging for tobacco.

Businesses in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and United States call for urgent action to conclude TPP in 2013
6 December 2012
Business representatives from four economies have met in Auckland to press for more urgency in concluding the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations currently underway.

Open letter in support of the TPP negotiations
3 December 2012
Letter to the Prime Minister, John Key from major New Zealand companies and leading business organisations underlining  the importance of international trade and investment for New Zealand and expressing support for the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations now underway amongst eleven APEC economies.

Kiwi businesses out in support of TPP negotiations
3 December 2012
More than 50 business leaders from some of New Zealand's largest and most successful companies and business organisations have expressed their support for the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations currently underway between eleven APEC economies.

International Business Forum welcomes new Asian trade negotiation 
21 November 2012
The New Zealand International Business Forum has welcomed the announcement that the ten members of ASEAN (the Association of South East Asian Nations) and six other economies including New Zealand, Australia, China, Japan, Korea and India, intend to negotiate a new free trade agreement known as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

International Business Forum congratulates Alan Bollard
7 September 2012
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) congratulates outgoing Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard on his appointment as Executive Director of APEC.

New Zealand business at APEC Vladivostok
24 August 2012
A delegation of New Zealand business representatives will participate in the APEC CEO Summit and related meetings in Vladivostok, Russia, during the week of 3 September, the NZ International Business Forum said today.

Government urged to send clear signal that New Zealand welcomes foreign investment
10 April 2012
Foreign investment is vital to the health of the New Zealand economy, says the NZ International Business Forum.

WTO remains priority despite "not achieved" grade for Doha 
18 December 2011.
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) should remain a top priority for New Zealand’s trade policy even though last week’s WTO Ministerial did not deliver a conclusion to the Doha Development Agenda, says the NZ International Business Forum.

NZ business at APEC Honolulu
1 November 2011
New Zealand business will be strongly represented at next week’s APEC meetings in Honolulu, the NZ US Council and the NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) said today.

Closer business ties with Chinese Taipei welcomed 
26 October 2011
The NZ International Business Forum has welcomed the prospect of closer economic and business ties with Chinese Taipei.

Business leaders unite to overcome adversity in Japan and New Zealand  
12 July 2011
Participants at the 3rd Japan NZ Partnership Forum which met in Tokyo on 11 July were humbled by the magnitude of the post-earthquake recovery in both countries and have resolved to step up their co-operation to meet the challenge of rebuilding and growing their economies.

Third Japan New Zealand Partnership Forum  focuses on overcoming adversity
7 July 2011
Political and business leaders from Japan and New Zealand will meet next week at the Japan New Zealand Partnership Forum in Tokyo where they will focus on how to deepen co-operation for renewal and recovery.

The Third Japan New Zealand Partnership Forum, Tokyo, Japan, 11 July 2011  
22 June 2011
A third Japan New Zealand Partnership Forum, involving senior leaders from government, business and the wider community from both countries, will be held in Tokyo on 11 July 2011.

Crunch time (again) for Doha, warns International Business Forum 
30 March 2011
The global community - including New Zealand - has every interest in redoubling efforts to conclude the World Trade Organisation’s Doha negotiations by the end of this year, says the New Zealand International Business Forum.

New Zealand business at APEC Yokohoma
5 November 2010
A delegation of ten New Zealand business leaders will participate in the APEC CEO Summit and related meetings in Yokohama during the week of 8 November, the NZ International Business Forum said today.

Third Japan NZ Partnership Forum now 11 July 2011
7 October 2010
A third Japan NZ Partnership Forum, involving senior leaders from government, business and the wider community from both countries, will be held in Tokyo on 11-12 May 2011.

2nd Korea-New Zealand Business Roundtable highlights new possibilities for business co-operation
7 July 2010
The 2nd Korea-New Zealand Business Roundtable, which took place in Seoul on 6 July, has been successful in reaffirming the importance of the economic and business relationship and pointing to new possibilities for co-operation, the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) said today.

2nd Korea-New Zealand Business Roundtable opens in Seoul
5 July 2010
A high level business delegation is in Seoul to attend the second Korea-New Zealand Business Roundtable which opens tomorrow (Tuesday 6 July).

Second Korea-NZ Business Roundtable to be held Seoul, 6 July 2010 
28 June 2010
Prime Minister John Key will address the second Korea NZ Business Roundtable to be held in Seoul on 6 July, the NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) said today.

International Business Forum welcomes discussions towards Russia FTA 
1 June 2010
The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) today welcomed the announcement by Trade Minister Tim Groser from Moscow that New Zealand and Russia, together with its customs union partners Belarus and Kazakhstan were in discussions over a future free trade agreement (FTA).

Business looks to APEC for strong signal on trade 
9 November 2009
Business representatives attending this week’s APEC meetings in Singapore hope that APEC Economic Leaders will take strong steps towards free and open trade in the region.

Business leaders confident of future of Japan NZ relationship 
2 November 2009
Business leaders attending the Japan NZ Partnership Forum held in Tokyo on Friday 30 October agree that the event has served to strengthen the relationship and make further progress towards the goal of a future free trade agreement between Japan and New Zealand.

Japan, New Zealand business leaders to further economic partnership
29 October 2009
Leaders from prominent Japanese and New Zealand companies will meet alongside senior government officials and leading academics in Tokyo at the second Japan New Zealand Partnership Forum which opens tomorrow Friday 30 October 2009 at 9.30 am Tokyo/1.30 pm NZ time.

Japan NZ Forum to reinforce economic partnership
23 October 2009
Planning is well advanced for the second Japan New Zealand Partnership Forum to be held in Tokyo on Friday 30 October 2009, says the event’s organiser the NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF). 

ABAC to lobby for successful conclusion to Doha
13 October 2009
A team from the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) is in Geneva this week to lobby for a successful conclusion to the World Trade Organisation's Doha Development Agenda.

NZIBF at Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum
18 August 2009
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) will be represented at this week’s meeting of the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum by Chairman Graeme Harrison and Executive Director Stephen Jacobi...more

Korea-New Zealand Business Roundtable establishes new vehicle for bilateral co-operation 
11 June 2009
The Korea-New Zealand Business Roundtable, which took place in Seoul 9-10 June, has been successful in enhancing high level business contacts and establishing a new vehicle to take the economic relationship forward, the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) said today...more

Korea-New Zealand Business Roundtable opens in Seoul
9 June 2009
A Korea-New Zealand Business Roundtable opens in Seoul today, Tuesday 9 June 2009, the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) and the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) announced today...more

Korea-NZ Business Roundtable to be held Seoul, 9-10 June
5 June 2009
A high level business delegation will travel to Seoul next week for the first Korea-New Zealand Business Roundtable, to be held 9-10 June, the NZ International Business Forum said today...more

Tokyo food symposium to enhance Japan New Zealand partnership
5 June 2009
A symposium on food safety and food security being held today, 5 June, in Tokyo is a further opportunity for Japan and New Zealand to renew their partnership in food, says the NZ International Business Forum...more

ABAC role a natural fit for International Business Forum
8 May 2009
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) is delighted to have been invited by the Government to assume responsibility for providing policy advice to the three New Zealand members of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC)...more

Japan group good move in difficult times, says Business Forum
14 April 2009
The establishment of a joint officials' group to look at advancing the relationship between New Zealand and Japan is a good move in difficult times, says the NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF)...more

International Business Forum welcomes review of foreign investment rules
18 March 2009
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) welcomes the review of foreign investment rules and procedures announced by the Government today... more

Submission to MFAT on the proposed FTA with Korea
Posted On: 2 March 2009
NZIBF welcomes and supports the Government's intention to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with Korea... more

International Business Forum welcomes review of foreign investment rules
18 March 2009
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) welcomes the review of foreign investment rules and procedures announced by the Government today...more

WTO remains top priority for international business
6 March 2009
The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) agrees with visiting World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director General Pascal Lamy that the WTO should remain New Zealand's top trade priority. ..more

International Business Forum welcomes Korea FTA negotiation
4 March 2009
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) welcomed today’s announcement that Korea and New Zealand will negotiate a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA)...more

NZIBF welcomes and supports the Government's intention to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with Korea
2 March 2009...link to submission

Asian trifecta good for New Zealand says Business Forum
2 March 2009...
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) says that free trade agreements with ASEAN, India and Korea will assist New Zealand's future economic recovery...more

Japan NZ partnership to reconvene
7 October 2008
A second Japan NZ Partnership Forum, involving senior leaders from government, business and the wider community from both countries, will be held in Tokyo in 2009...more

Step forward with ASEAN welcomed by Business Forum
31 August 2008
News from Singapore of the successful conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the CER partners New Zealand and Australia was warmly welcomed by the NZ International Business Forum today...more

WTO failure disappoints Business Forum
30 July 2008
The New Zealand International Business Forum today expressed its deep disappointment that the World Trade Organisation (WTO) meeting in Geneva had failed to agree on a way forward for the Doha negotiations...more

International Business Forum queries Asean deal
7 July 2008
The New Zealand International Business Forum today expressed unease about progress being made with the New Zealand, Australia, ASEAN Free Trade Agreement... more

Move as quickly as possible with Korea urges Business Forum
19 May 2008
The New Zealand International Business Forum today urged both Korean and New Zealand governments to move as quickly as possible towards a free trade agreement...more 

Forum advances Japan New Zealand relationship
16 May 2008
The first ever Japan New Zealand Partnership Forum which closed in Tokyo yesterday (15 May) has met its objective of strengthening the business and economic relationship with Japan...more

International Business Forum welcomes Japan New Zealand customs arrangement
14 May 2008
The Japan New Zealand Customs Arrangement signed in Tokyo today is a positive development, says the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF)...more

Japan New Zealand Partnership Forum opens in Tokyo
13 May 2008
The first ever Japan New Zealand Partnership Forum opens in Tokyo tomorrow (14 May) with a reception at the New Zealand Embassy to be addressed by Prime Minister Helen Clark...more

Planning underway for Japan
26 April 2008
Senior government and business leaders from Japan and New Zealand will gather at the first ever Japan New Zealand Partnership Forum in Tokyo on 14-15 May...more

Government boost to MFAT capacity "good move" says Forum
19 April 2008
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) is pleased that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is to receive additional funding to enable it to secure free trade agreements with the United States, Japan and Korea as well as other key markets...more

Free trade with Korea makes sense, says Business Forum
24 February 2008
The New Zealand International Business Forum today welcomed news that an independent study had predicted substantial benefits for both Korea and New Zealand from a future free trade agreement between the two countries... more

Business leaders support US P4 deal
7 February 2008
The leaders of some of New Zealand’s largest exporters and leading business organisations strongly support the concept of freer trade with the United States, says Graeme Harrison, Chairman of the NZ International Business Forum... more

Japan NZ Partnership Forum To Convene In Tokyo May 2008
16 November 2007
Planning is underway for the first ever Japan New Zealand Partnership Forum to be held in Tokyo on Friday 9 May 2008, the New Zealand International Business Forum said today. International Business Forum Chair Graeme Harrison said the ... more

Our Future with Asia Government White Paper
24 October 2007
The New Zealand International Business Forum today welcomed the release of the Government's White Paper "Our Future with Asia" and committed itself to... more

NZIBF to focus on Europe
4 October 2007
The New Zealand International Business Forum strongly supports the concept of closer trade and economic relations with...more

Stronger ties with Korea
3 September 2007
The New Zealand International Business Forum today expressed its commitment to to work towards the... more

Forum to set priorities for international business growth
13 June 2007
A new business group is being launched with the aim of expanding New Zealand's international business. The first project... more