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NZIBF Deeply Disappointed by New US Tariffs on New Zealand Exports
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) has expressed its deep disappointment at the United States’ decision to impose a new 15% unilateral tariff on New Zealand goods - a move that places New Zealand exporters at a clear commercial disadvantage.
New Zealand International Business Forum Welcomes Resolution of Dairy Dispute with Canada
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) today welcomes the resolution of the long-running dairy trade dispute with Canada under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Felicity Roxburgh Appointed Executive Director of the New Zealand International Business Forum
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Felicity Roxburgh as its new Executive Director. She will officially take up the role on 7 July 2025.
Executive leadership change at NZ International Business Forum
Long-time trade advocate Stephen Jacobi will retire from the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) on 30 June 2025.
NZIBF welcomes India FTA negotiations
The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) welcomes the launch of free trade negotiations with India, announced in Delhi, and is particularly pleased that these will proceed on a comprehensive basis.
NZIBF deeply disappointed with unjustified US tariffs
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) has reacted with deep disappointment to the news that the United States will implement an additional 10 percent ad valorem tariff on New Zealand exports.
NZ/GCC Free Trade Agreement – expanding opportunities in the Gulf
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 New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF).
NZ/UAE CEPA: A valuable step forward in Gulf - NZIBF
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 the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF).
NZIBF welcomes UAE FTA negotiations
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 and modern agreement between the two economies.
NZ/EU FTA a bonus for some sectors – NZIBF
The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) acknowledges the passage of the implementing legislation for the New Zealand/European Union Free Trade Agreement and looks forward to the FTA’s entry into force on 1 May.