Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP)
TPP is a pathway to creating a free trade region in the Asia-Pacific region, New Zealand’s largest trading market.
Free trade agreements concluded but not in force
Once a free trade agreement has been concluded, it needs to be legally verified, signed and then ratified by the governments of the parties involved. Changes to legislation may also be needed. For these reasons it takes time from when the negotiations are concluded, to when the agreement comes into force.
News & Events
Initial views sought on new global biodiversity targets
We are seeking views on what the new set of global biodiversity targets should be
New Zealand ratifies CPTPP
Latin America
Mexico
New Zealand has ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Nomination of Dr Penny Ridings as arbitrator
New Zealand nominates Dr Penny Ridings for the pool of arbitrators to be established under the WTO interim appeals arrangement.
NZ Ambassador David Walker appointed Chair of the WTO General Council
New Zealand’s Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ambassador David Walker has been appointed to chair the WTO General Council.