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Free Trade Agreements
Free Trade Agreements assist exporters by providing improved access and reducing trade barriers to partner markets

Food Consultants
Directory of Food Consultants

Foreign Exchange
Access up to date foreign exchange rates here

Intellectual Property
Protect your business’s intellectual property to maximise your competitive advantage locally and around the world

International Expansion
Want to establish a local presence in overseas markets? Find out who can help here

Market Entry
Thinking about expanding your business? Here are some useful insights into starting you off on the right path

Market Research
Keep up to date on the latest market research

Tariff Calculation
Free tools to allow you to calculate tariffs when exporting your goods to Australia and the US

TechSafe
Tech Safe was selected by the New Zealand Government to deliver a programme to improve the cyber-security of businesses to help them meet the objectives of the government’s cyber security strategy
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NZForex
NZForex was formed in 2001 with the aim of creating a smarter, online alternative to existing foreign exchange services. Focusing on providing individuals and corporate clients with a better deal, the NZForex group has over 100,000 clients globally who transfer in excess of $10Billion NZD per annum.
Access currency calculators, live graphs, daily commentary, rate alerts, hedging tools and the sharpest available International exchange rates with zero transactional fees applied.

ExportNZ’s National Exporter Survey 2011
The year ahead looks bright. 66% of exporters expect an increase in export orders – just slightly less optimistic than 8 months ago.

Easier passage through US Customs for pre-approved exporters
This Mutual Recognition Arrangement between US and NZ Customs has just been improved and exporters in the scheme are now going to have an even easier passage through US customs.

Business to Markets
We help hi-tech companies grow faster in niche export markets by providing: hi-tech export coaching, facilitation and consulting: business planning, marketing strategies and exporting. We work with them to help select the best markets, devise the best ways to approach & research these markets, assess their value proposition, visit or exhibit at trade fairs and find the right partners.

US fact finder community survey data
Download the latest community survey which gives you all the demographics for any state/city across the US.

Service Success in Asia
Report on research conducted by Victoria University of Wellington: Building a sustainable competitive advantage for New Zealand service firms in Asia: Spotlight on China and India.

Joint Statement by Ministers Groser and Sharma: New Zealand and India identify ways to realise potential in trade and investment relationship
Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Anand Sharma and Trade Minister Tim Groser concluded very successful two day talks on the roadmap to propel forward the trade and economic relationship between India and New Zealand.

TPP Talk Column Live on MFAT Website
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) launched a new web column to open up the conversation around the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement negotiations.

Trans-Pacific Partnership Ministers Meet in Montana, USA
Trade Minister Tim Groser joined Ministers from countries participating in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade negotiations to exchange views and provide further guidance to negotiators.

TPP Negotiations Update
The nine members of the Trans Pacific Partnership negotiation met on 19 May in the sidelines of the APEC Trade Ministers’ Meeting, held at Big Sky, Montana.

Joint statement from TPP Ministers
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) ministers met on the margins of the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade meeting to take stock of progress made so far and to consider the path forward as they seek to conclude a high-standard, regional trade agreement.

Export Intelligence Reports
Read news about trends, commercial opportunities and company movements in Australia. Export intelligence reports are generated by NZTE’s offshore staff, and by NZTE regional and sector directors.
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