International Trade
Being well connected with the rest of the world is key to New Zealand’s growth prospects. Trading internationally not only gives firms access to larger markets, it also leads to productivity improvements as businesses discover and embrace new technologies, markets and production methods to compete with foreign firms. This is particularly important for New Zealand, because the domestic market is small and a long way from major global markets. The Ministry works on policies to ensure New Zealand firms are well placed to take advantage of international opportunities.
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Recent Updates
This page summarises new content and recent updates to the 'International Trade' section of the site.
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Current Reviews and Consultation
Find out more about current reviews, discussion papers, and consultations from the Ministry in relation to 'International Trade'.
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Exporting from New Zealand
New Zealand is a member of a number of conventions designed to control the movement of hazardous waste around the world and ensure they are disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.
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Free Trade Agreements
The Ministry provides policy and negotiating advice in the areas of trade rules, technical barriers to trade, competition, intellectual property and government procurement. The Ministry also plays a central role in the market access / tariff negotiations
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Importing to NZ
New Zealand is a member of a number of conventions designed to control the movement of hazardous waste around the world and ensure they are disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.
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International Organisations
The Ministry contributes to the development of New Zealand's position on the development of international approaches to trade and economic issues in organisations such as the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), th
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Mutual Recognition Arrangements
The Ministry provides policy advice on mutual recognition arrangements and co-ordinates their implementation.
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New Zealand Tariffs
The Ministry provides policy advice on New Zealand's tariff regime and other tariff and border issues. It also has responsibility for the administration of tariff concessions for imported goods.
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Trade Remedies
The Ministry administers and provides policy advice on New Zealand’s regime governing anti dumping, subsidies and temporary safeguards investigations.
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Environmental Agreements
The Ministry provides advice and assistance to companies wishing to export or import controlled substances with an environmental impact (hazardous waste and ozone depleting substances). We are responsible for the issuance of permits for these movements.
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Trading with Australia
Australia is our most important economic partner and the largest market for New Zealand goods and services.
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