Trade Tauhokohoko

Trade recovery strategy

Find out about New Zealand's Trade Recovery Strategy.

Covid-19 and trade

Here's where you'll find information about the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.

How we help exporters

Several government agencies can help exporters. Find out which ones may be able to help you.

MFAT market reports

We publish regular reports on topics of interest to the NZ export community.

NZ trade policy

We're the government's lead advisor and negotiator on trade policy. The progressive and inclusive Trade For All agenda will set out NZ's strategy.

Free trade agreements

MFAT leads New Zealand's negotiations for high quality, comprehensive free trade agreements.

Our work with the WTO

New Zealand's membership of the WTO gives us a voice and a vote in global free trade negotiations.

Our work with APEC

APEC promotes trade and economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. It gives us an equal voice with some of the world’s biggest economies on how to promote economic development in our region.

NZ Inc strategies

MFAT oversees the Government's NZ Inc strategies for stronger relationships with our key international partners.

Trading weapons and controlled chemicals

Special conditions apply for importing and exporting weapons, and goods that could be used for making weapons.

Brokering weapons and dual-use items for military use

Any brokering activity requires registration and a permit.

UN security council sanctions

UN trade sanctions against Iran have changed. If you do business with Iran, you should be aware of what that means for NZ.

Trade statistics and economic research

MFAT's Economic Division supports and informs New Zealand's trade policy agenda.

Trade law and dispute settlement

MFAT provides legal advice and support for our work in international trade.

Guide to trade acronyms

A quick reference guide to the acronyms and abbreviations used in international trade.