EU-NZ free trade agreement overview
Your guide to what an EU-NZ FTA offers for New Zealand.
New Zealand-EU free trade agreement
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New Zealand-EU free trade agreement
New Zealand is negotiating a free trade agreement with the European Union, one of the world's largest trading entities. We're aiming for a modern, high-quality agreement.
In this section
Benefits to New Zealand
A progressive agreement will help exporters and consumers, while maintaining standards New Zealanders care about.
Key facts on EU-NZ trade
The EU is New Zealand’s largest source of imports and is our third largest export market.
What we are negotiating
Key elements include tariffs, border procedures, intellectual property, and more.
Māori interests
A free trade agreement with the EU will benefit Māori businesses while protecting their rights.
Timeline for negotiations
Negotiations are due to start in 2018 and take about two to three years.
EU-NZ free trade agreement public events
We'll share progress on the EU-NZ negotiations with iwi, business and other New Zealanders.
Resources
Information papers, OIA documents, statements, video and more.
EU-NZ negotiating rounds
Check here to get updates on how EU-NZ negotiations are progressing.