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Trade 11 Feb 2013
Trade Minister to visit Pacific nations

Trade Minister Tim Groser will depart for a five-day visit to Samoa, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, The Solomon Islands and Vanuatu today to discuss trade issues as well as his candidature for WTO Director-General role.

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Trade 9 Feb 2013
Public Submissions sought for RCEP FTA

The government is inviting submissions on upcoming negotiations for the 16-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Free Trade Agreement.

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Trade 17 Jan 2013
Groser welcomes new OECD-WTO report on international trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser has welcomed the OECD-WTO’s estimates of “Trade in Value-Added” at the launch of the new database in Paris.

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News 14 Jan 2013
Groser to visit Europe

Trade and Climate Change Issues Minister Tim Groser will depart for Europe today to attend international trade and climate change meetings.

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Environment 17 Dec 2012
Units lacking environmental integrity to be banned

Climate Change Minister Tim Groser today announced that the Government is banning some international emissions units from New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) due to concerns over their environmental integrity.

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Environment 13 Dec 2012
NZ to join Climate and Clean Air Coalition

Climate Change Minister Tim Groser announced today that New Zealand would join the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC).

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Environment 11 Dec 2012
Groser welcomes assurance on access to Kyoto Carbon Markets

Minister for Climate Change Issues Tim Groser has welcomed the assurance of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) regarding future access to existing Kyoto carbon markets after 1 January 2013.

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Environment 10 Dec 2012
Doha Climate Conference – Looking to the Long Term

Minister for Climate Change Issues Tim Groser and Associate Minister Simon Bridges have been leading the New Zealand delegation at the annual Climate Change Ministerial meeting in Doha, Qatar.

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Trade 23 Nov 2012
New Zealand gains observer access to Latin American bloc

New Zealand has been granted observer status to the fast-growing Latin America economic bloc known as the Pacific Alliance, which includes Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru.

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Environment 13 Nov 2012
Restrictions proposed on ETS units

Climate Change Minister Tim Groser today announced the Government’s intention to commence consultation on excluding specific types of international Kyoto units from the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

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Environment 9 Nov 2012
New Zealand Commits to UN Framework Convention

The Government has decided that from 1 January 2013 New Zealand will be aligning its climate change efforts with developed and developing countries which collectively are responsible for 85% of global emissions.

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Environment 8 Nov 2012
ETS Amendment Bill passes third reading

Climate Change Issues Minister Tim Groser has welcomed the passage of a Bill that will improve the operation and administration of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), while supporting the Government’s economic growth priorities more effectively.

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Wine 7 Nov 2012
Minister welcomes World Wine Trade Group

Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed participants at the World Wine Trade Group (WWTG) annual meeting held in Auckland.

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Environment 17 Oct 2012
Government to clarify use of international units in the ETS

Climate Change Minister Tim Groser announced today that the Government is looking to clarify the domestic carry-over provisions in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

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Government 15 Oct 2012
Groser to visit Indonesia and South Korea for trade and climate change talks

Tim Groser, Trade Minister and Minister for Climate Change Issues, departs today for Indonesia and South Korea for trade policy and international climate change discussions.

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Government 28 Sep 2012
New Trade Commissioner for Indonesia

Trade Minister Tim Groser welcomes the announcement of the appointment of Tim Anderson as Trade Commissioner to Indonesia.

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News 17 Sep 2012
Groser to visit North America for trade and climate change talks

Trade Minister Tim Groser departs today to the United States and Canada for trade policy and climate change discussions.

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Trade 17 Sep 2012
New Zealand to host next round of TPP negotiations

Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the announcement that New Zealand will host the next round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade negotiations over 3-12 December.

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Trade 31 Aug 2012
New Zealand in emerging Asian FTA

New Zealand is part of a new initiative to create a regional free trade agreement in East Asia Trade Minister Tim Groser announced today.

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Trade 29 Aug 2012
Groser to visit Asia for trade meetings

Trade Minister Tim Groser will travel to Asia tomorrow for a series of meetings aimed at boosting trade in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Environment 24 Aug 2012
ETS Amendment Bill passes first reading

A Bill to implement the amendments to New Zealand’s Emissions Trade Scheme (ETS) passed its first reading in Parliament today.

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Trade 20 Aug 2012
Groser welcomes visiting United States Senator

Trade Minister Tim Groser will meet with visiting United States Senator Max Baucus this week.

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Trade 15 Aug 2012
NZ to join WTO's Govt Procurement Agreement

New Zealand Businesses will get better access to an estimated US$1.6 trillion worth of overseas government contracts, after New Zealand agreed to join the World Trade Organisation’s Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Trade Minister Tim Groser announced today.

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News 11 Jul 2012
Groser to visit Europe for Climate Change and Trade talks

Tim Groser, Trade Minister and Minister for Climate Change Issues, departs tomorrow for Europe to attend trade and climate change related meetings.

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Trade 20 Jun 2012
TPP members welcome Canada as a new member in Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations

Minister of Trade, Tim Groser is pleased to make the following statement on behalf of the nine members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Trade 20 Jun 2012
Canada joins Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations

Minister of Trade Tim Groser today welcomed the announcement that Canada, in addition to Mexico, will join Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Viet Nam in negotiations to conclude a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement.

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Trade 19 Jun 2012
Mexico joins Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations

Minister of Trade Tim Groser this morning welcomed the announcement that Mexico will join Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Viet Nam in negotiations to conclude a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement.

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Trade 19 Jun 2012
TPP members welcome Mexico as a new member in Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations

Minister of Trade, Tim Groser is pleased to make the following statement on behalf of the nine members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Trade 6 Jun 2012
Readout of the Meeting of Trans-Pacific Partnership Ministers in Kazan, Russia

Trade Minister Tim Groser met with trade ministers from the nine Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries to discuss progress of the TPP negotiations while in Russia for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).

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Trade 5 Jun 2012
Groser to attend APEC trade meeting in Russia

Trade Minister Tim Groser will meet with his trade counterparts at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting of Ministers Responsible for Trade to be held in Kazan, Russia 4-5 June.

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Trade 28 May 2012
Groser visits Turkey and Moscow to strengthen trade relationships

Trade Minister Tim Groser will travel to Turkey to participate in the two countries’ annual Joint Economic Commission meeting on 28-29 May.

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News 21 May 2012
Groser to attend OECD Ministerial Council meeting

Trade Minister Tim Groser will travel to Paris to join Ministers from over 40 countries at the annual OECD Ministerial Council meeting this week.

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News 18 May 2012
Minister welcomes ASEAN-CER Integration Partnership Forum

Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the second ASEAN-CER Integration Partnership Forum, scheduled to take place in Manila, the Philippines, on 19 May.

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News 16 May 2012
Groser to visit Washington DC

Trade Minister Tim Groser will visit Washington DC this week to deliver a keynote address on food security and meet with his American counterparts.

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Environment 14 May 2012
Government addresses compliance costs for imported goods containing synthetic greenhouse gases

The Government is proposing to replace the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) obligations for importers of goods containing synthetic greenhouse gases with a levy, Minister for Climate Change Issues Tim Groser, announced today.

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Trade 11 May 2012
Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand Conference

I would like to begin by thanking the President of Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders, Willie van Heusden, for inviting me to speak at your annual conference.

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Environment 11 May 2012
NZ ETS on track says Government

New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) is working well overall, says Climate Change Issues Minister Tim Groser.

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Environment 5 May 2012
Minister welcomes Sth Korea ETS and linking study

Minister for Climate Change Issues, Tim Groser, today speaking from Canberra, having attended the Select Council on Climate Change, congratulated the Republic of Korea on passing legislation that establishes a domestic Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

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News 17 Apr 2012
Groser to attend G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting

Trade Minister Tim Groser will attend a meeting of G20 Trade Ministers in Mexico this week.

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News 13 Apr 2012
NZ on target to meet its Kyoto commitments

Minister for Climate Change Issues, Tim Groser, today welcomed the release of our latest Net Position showing that New Zealand is on track to meet its Kyoto commitments.

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Trade 13 Feb 2012
Groser announces New Zealand's new Russia FTA Lead Negotiator

Trade Minister Tim Groser is pleased to announce the appointment of Vangelis Vitalis as New Zealand’s new Lead Negotiator for the FTA with the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

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News 24 Jan 2012
Groser to attend World Economic Forum

Trade Minister Tim Groser will today depart for Switzerland, to attend the 2012 World Economic Forum (WEF) which will be held in Davos from 25-29 January.

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Trade 20 Dec 2011
Groser announces New Zealand's new TPP Lead Negotiator

Trade Minister Tim Groser is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr David Walker as New Zealand’s new Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Lead Negotiator.

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Conservation 19 Dec 2011
New Zealand leads call for action on fisheries subsidies

Trade Minister Tim Groser has led a call at the WTO’s 8th Ministerial Conference in Geneva for urgent action to protect global fish stocks.

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News 13 Dec 2011
Groser to attend 8th WTO Ministerial Conference

Trade Minister Tim Groser will travel to Geneva this week to attend the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) 8th Ministerial Conference.

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Environment 5 Dec 2011
Australia and New Zealand advance linking of their emissions trading schemes

Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, and New Zealand Minister for International Climate Change Negotiations, Tim Groser, have welcomed progress on plans to link Australia’s and New Zealand’s emissions trading schemes.

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Environment 30 Nov 2011
Groser to attend UN climate change talks

Minister Responsible for International Climate Change Negotiations Tim Groser will travel to Durban, South Africa, from 1-11 December to attend the annual ministerial conference of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

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Trade 21 Nov 2011
Indonesia enters ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA - Joint Statement

<p>Australia&rsquo;s Trade Minister, Craig Emerson, and New Zealand&rsquo;s Minister of Trade, Tim Groser, today welcomed Indonesia&rsquo;s announcement that it had completed domestic procedures to enable the Agreement Establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) to enter into force for Indonesia.

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Trade 15 Nov 2011
Indonesia enters ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA - Joint Statement

Australia’s Trade Minister, Craig Emerson, and New Zealand’s Minister of Trade, Tim Groser, today welcomed Indonesia’s announcement that it had completed domestic procedures to enable the Agreement Establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) to enter into force for Indonesia.

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Trade 13 Nov 2011
Thailand – NZ Closer Economic Partnership Agreement leads to growing trade

The Thailand - New Zealand Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (TNZCEP) is delivering increased trade between our two countries, Trade Minister Tim Groser announced today.

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Export 13 Nov 2011
New Zealand and Mexico welcome outcome on kiwifruit cooperation

New Zealand Trade Minister, Tim Groser, welcomed the announcement by Mexican Secretary of the Economy, Bruno Ferrari, that Mexico will eliminate its 20% tariff on kiwifruit imports.

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Export 13 Nov 2011
Japan seeks to join Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiation

Trade Minister Tim Groser has welcomed today’s announcement by Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda that Japan will seek to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiation.

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Export 13 Nov 2011
Next step in Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement

Agreement on the broad outlines of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is an important step towards a high-quality free-trade deal that will benefit New Zealand exporters, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English and Trade Minister Tim Groser say.

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Trade 11 Nov 2011
Russia's WTO Membership Impending

Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed Russia’s imminent membership of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

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Export 7 Nov 2011
Govt boosts trade finance support for exporters

The Government is supporting exporters through two changes that widen the scope and accessibility of the New Zealand Export Credit Office's trade guarantees, Finance Minister Bill English and Trade Minister Tim Groser say.

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Agriculture 27 Oct 2011
New Zealand Ambassador to Chair WTO Agriculture Negotiations

Trade Minister Tim Groser announced today that there is a consensus among World Trade Organisation members to appoint New Zealand’s WTO Ambassador, John Adank, as the new chair of the WTO Doha Round agriculture negotiations.

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Trade 25 Oct 2011
Study highlights potential for expansion of trade with South Africa

Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed a joint New Zealand/South Africa study of trade trends between New Zealand and South Africa.

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Export 21 Oct 2011
New Zealand supports improved access to drugs for developing countries

Minister of Trade Tim Groser announced today that New Zealand will join a long list of countries accepting an amendment to WTO rules that will make it easier to export generic drugs to developing countries.

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News 18 Oct 2011
Groser to attend international talks on climate change in South Africa

Tim Groser, Minister Responsible for International Climate Change Negotiations, leaves New Zealand today to attend a climate change meeting in South Africa.

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Trade 13 Oct 2011
Trade Minister welcomes passage of US trade deals

Trade Minister Tim Groser welcomed the passage in the United States Congress of the US's Free Trade Agreements with Panama, Colombia, and Korea.

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Trade 30 Sep 2011
New Zealand To Sign Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement

The Minister of Trade Hon Tim Groser announced today that New Zealand will join other countries in signing the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) at an official ceremony arranged by Japan in Tokyo on 1 October.

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News 5 Sep 2011
Groser to visit South Africa, United Kingdom and United States

Tim Groser, Trade Minister and Minister Responsible for International Climate Change Negotiations, leaves New Zealand tomorrow to attend talks on climate change and trade in South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Trade 8 Aug 2011
Minister to visit Indonesia and China

Minister of Trade, Tim Groser leaves for Indonesia tomorrow to pursue closer economic integration with Asia, followed by trade and climate change talks in China.

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Trade 3 Aug 2011
WTO Director-General to Visit New Zealand

Trade Minister Tim Groser will host Pascal Lamy, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, in Wellington this week.

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Trade 28 Jul 2011
Access to the European Union for New Zealand grain-fed beef

The European Union has agreed to allow New Zealand access to a quota for grain-fed high quality beef, Trade Minister Tim Groser announced today.

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Environment 22 Jul 2011
New Zealand Hosts International Climate Change Meeting

Tim Groser, Minister Responsible for International Climate Change Negotiations, announced today that New Zealand will host a meeting of international climate change negotiators in Auckland next week.

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Trade 24 Jun 2011
Tim Groser and Craig Emerson - Malaysia to host ASEAN Integration Partnership Forum

Malaysia will tomorrow host the inaugural Integration Partnership Forum of ASEAN nations, Australia and New Zealand to discuss the benefits of regional economic integration and trade deals.

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Politics 22 Jun 2011
Groser to visit Europe and Asia

Tim Groser, Trade Minister and Minister responsible for International Climate Change Negotiations, departs tomorrow for Europe and Asia to attend trade and climate change related meetings.

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Trade 21 May 2011
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.

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Trade 17 May 2011
Groser to meet trade counterparts at APEC

Trade Minister Tim Groser will meet with his international counterparts in the United States this week at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting of Ministers Responsible for Trade.

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Trade 11 May 2011
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.

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Trade 9 May 2011
Groser welcomes Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry to New Zealand

Trade Minister Tim Groser will tomorrow welcome India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Anand Sharma to New Zealand at the invitation of the New Zealand Government.

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Trade 18 Feb 2011
China FTA delivers economic benefits

The Free Trade Agreement with China has supported a dramatic increase in trade with China during its first two years, says Trade Minister Tim Groser.

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Trade 25 Jan 2011
Trade Minister travels to Davos

Trade Minister Tim Groser departs today for Davos, Switzerland to attend an annual meeting of Trade Ministers from member countries of the World Trade Organisation.

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Trade 1 Dec 2010
WTO Appellate Body upholds findings in favour of NZ Apples in Australia legal case

Minister of Trade Tim Groser has welcomed the ruling of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Appellate Body, which has found in New Zealand’s favour in the Australia – Apples case.

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Trade 3 Nov 2010
Minister of Trade to visit Mexico

Minister of Trade Tim Groser is to lead a delegation of New Zealand businesses interested in exploring trade and investment opportunities in Mexico.

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Politics 16 Jul 2010
Groser to visit Maldives for climate change talks

International Negotiations Climate Change Minister Tim Groser is to visit the Maldives this weekend to take part in an international climate change meeting.

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Trade 23 Jun 2010
Rules of Origin changes welcome news for Trans-Tasman exporters

New Zealand and Australia have concluded their review of the Rules of Origin under the Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (CER), Trade Minister Tim Groser and Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today.

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Trade 19 Apr 2010
Groser Welcomes Release of ACTA Negotiating Text

Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed a decision to publicly release the negotiating text of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, following negotiations held in Wellington last week.

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Agriculture 31 Mar 2010
NZ to host first Global Research Alliance meeting

The Government today released details of an ambitious international plan to produce more food with fewer emissions.

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Trade 30 Mar 2010
Hong Kong trade agreement links NZ to dynamic region

Trade Minister Tim Groser has today signed the New Zealand Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership (CEP) agreement, saying it is a significant achievement that further strengthens the economic links between New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region.

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Trade 23 Mar 2010
Climate talks and Hong Kong FTA on Groser's list

Trade and International Climate Change Negotiations Minister Tim Groser departs today for an informal climate change meeting in Cartagena, Colombia, before progressing New Zealand's trade agenda in Hong Kong and Southern China.

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Trade 15 Mar 2010
Eight-nation free trade negotiations begin

Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the start of negotiations towards an eight-nation free trade deal which includes the United States, taking place in Melbourne, Australia this week.

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Trade 27 Jan 2010
Trade Minister travels to Davos, Beijing and Tokyo

Trade Minister Tim Groser departs today for Davos, Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum between 27-31 January.

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Trade 28 Nov 2009
Trade Minister to attend WTO Ministerial Conference

Trade Minister Tim Groser will travel to Geneva tomorrow to attend the WTO 7th Ministerial Conference from 30 November - 2 December.

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Trade 16 Nov 2009
Groser welcomes US announcement on Trans-Pacific Partnership

Trade Minister Tim Groser has welcomed today's announcements by President Obama and US Trade Representative Ron Kirk that the United States intends to proceed with the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

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Trade 14 Nov 2009
NZ-Hong Kong trade agreement strengthens bond

Trade Minister Tim Groser hailed today's announcement of the conclusion of the New Zealand - Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEP) as a significant further step towards regional economic integration.

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Trade 11 Nov 2009
Groser to meet trade counterparts at APEC

Trade Minister Tim Groser will meet with his trade counterparts in Singapore this week at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting.

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Trade 3 Nov 2009
Gulf States trade negotiations open up new Middle East markets

Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the news that negotiations on the New Zealand - Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have been successfully concluded following six rounds of negotiations.

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Conservation 17 Oct 2009
DOC partners with business for conservation gains

Conservation Minister Tim Groser today announced the Department of Conservation (DOC) is launching a series of pilot projects designed to help improve the way it works with business to deliver conservation gains.

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Conservation 17 Oct 2009
$3 million Biodiversity Fund recipients announced

Conservation Minister Tim Groser has today announced the allocation of funding grants totalling over $3 million dollars for more than 70 conservation projects across 23 thousand hectares of private land.

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Conservation 17 Sep 2009
Self-setting trap sticks it to stoats

A breakthrough in self-setting trap technology unveiled today will provide urgently-needed, bush level protection for endangered birds like the kiwi says Conservation Minister Tim Groser.

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Trade 17 Sep 2009
Minister welcomes Australian business initiative on protectionism

Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed an Australian initiative to lobby the G20 leaders to focus more on the domestic sources of pressure for protectionist policies.

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Business 9 Sep 2009
Experienced advisors open Japanese doors for NZ businesses

New Zealand companies aiming to grow in the competitive Japanese market now have access to high-level advice through a network of experienced business people based in Japan, as part of an expansion to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)'s Beachheads programme, Trade Minister Tim Groser announced today.

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Trade 11 Aug 2009
2009 CER Ministerial Forum: Communique

New Zealand and Australian Ministers responsible for the trans-Tasman trade and economic relationship met in Wellington on 9 August 2009 for the annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Ministerial Forum.

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Conservation 3 Aug 2009
Review of conservation funds for private land

Conservation Minister Tim Groser today announced the start of a review of a range of funds which provide public funding for conservation on private land.

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Trade 23 Jul 2009
New Zealand  Canada Air Transport Agreement signed

A new Air Transport Agreement has been signed between New Zealand and Canada, Transport Minister Steven Joyce and Trade Minister Tim Groser announced yesterday.

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