New Zealand has argued that Canada’s implementation of dairy tariff rate quotas under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership violates the agreement’s rules. | File photo

New Zealand escalates dairy dispute

WELLINGTON, N.Z. (Reuters) — The New Zealand government said Oct. 18 it has escalated its long-running trade dispute with Canada over access for its dairy products. New Zealand trade minister Todd McClay said his government has notified the Canadian government and other members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) that it […] Read more


Producers in New Zealand have said the environmental policies that the coalition government is reversing would have made dairy and meat too costly to produce.  |  Reuters photo

N.Z. scraps green policies to boost economy

Gov’t says it will push the pricing of agricultural emissions back five years and reverse a ban on oil and gas exploration

WELLINGTON (Reuters) — New Zealand’s green credentials are at risk as the government rolls back environmental reforms in a bid to boost a flailing economy and fulfil promises made to its voters. Since taking power last year, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s centre-right coalition announced it will reverse a ban on oil and gas exploration, push […] Read more