APEC 2021 Bill introduced to the House
The new Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC 2021) Bill was introduced to the House on Wednesday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Total trade in goods |
$1.43 billion |
|
Exports to the Philippines |
$833 million |
Top exports: Dairy products, wood, paper, meat |
Imports from the Philippines |
$131 million |
Top imports: Fruits and nuts, electronic machinery, paint and dye, leather, prepared vegetables |
GDP |
US$330.9 billion |
|
GDP per capita (PPP) | US$3,103 | |
GDP growth | 6.6% | |
The Philippines was New Zealand's 17th largest export destination in 2019, with total goods and services exports totalling NZ $1.08 billion. Two-way trade is worth around NZ $1.38 billion.
We have a regional free trade agreement with the Philippines:
We're also negotiating another regional free trade agreement that includes the Philippines:
As a member of ASEAN, the Philippines is included in the NZ Inc ASEAN strategy. NZ Inc is the Government’s plan to strengthen New Zealand’s economic, political and security relationships with key international partners.
Find out more about the NZ Inc ASEAN strategy
A working holiday scheme between our two countries began in 2014 which allows 100 young New Zealanders and 100 young Filipinos to work and travel in each others' countries each year. New Zealanders aged between 18 and 30 can apply for a 12-month working holiday visa for the Philippines.
To apply, you can go to the Philippines Embassy in Wellington.
For more information, read the Philippines Embassy's fact sheet (external link).
The New Zealand Aid Programme in the Philippines is guided by our relationship with ASEAN. Our aid programme in ASEAN countries is about using New Zealand’s expertise in agriculture, knowledge and skills, and disaster risk management to support sustainable economic development.
Find out more about our aid programme with ASEAN
New Zealand to the Philippines
The Philippines to New Zealand
The new Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC 2021) Bill was introduced to the House on Wednesday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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At approx 4.30am (local time) a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the island of Mindanao in the Philippines on Saturday 29 April.