by Warren Head | Apr 28, 2026 | Business
New Zealand and India yesterday signed a once-in-a-generation Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which will lead to more jobs and higher incomes for Kiwis, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay say. Indian Minister for Commerce and...
by Warren Head | Apr 15, 2026 | Business, Economy
15.4.26 Global growth is projected to slow to 3.1% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, states the IMF in its latest World Economic Outlook. And that assumes that the Middle East war remains limited in duration and scope. Global headline inflation is projected to rise...
by Warren Head | Dec 23, 2025 | Business, Commodities, Economy
OceanaGold’s major mining project, Waihi North, was consented through the fast –track process to expand operations until 2043 through the Fast-track process Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop said the Waihi North mining project is “a nationally significant...
by Warren Head | Dec 22, 2025 | Business, Commodities, Economy, Free, Latest News
22.12.25 The New Zealand Forest Owners Association welcomed the new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and India, which eliminates tariffs on over 95% of forestry and wood exports to Indian consumers, The FTA offers new opportunities for Kiwi forest owners...
by Warren Head | Dec 22, 2025 | Business, Economy, Free
22.12.25 Zespri welcomes the conclusion of the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a new era in the relationship and unlocking an enormous opportunity for kiwifruit. Under the agreement and in a first for India, New Zealand growers will see the...
by Warren Head | Apr 7, 2025 | Business, Economy, Free
7.4.25 The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) reacted with deep disappointment to the US move to add an additional 10% ad valorem tariff on New Zealand exports. NZIBF executive director Stephen Jacobi said “These additional so-called “reciprocal” tariffs...
