Fonterra restructures leadership with new Greater China CEO appointment, signalling strategic pivot toward value-added products in its largest international market.
Month: June 2026
New Zealand Food and Fibre Exports Set to Hit Record NZ$64.3 Billion
NZ food and fibre exports forecast to reach record NZ$64.3 billion in 2025/26, driven by strong dairy, meat, and horticulture performance.
Multiple China-New Zealand Trade Promotion Events Held in Auckland, Showcasing Canton Fair and Bilateral Exhibition Platforms
Multiple China-New Zealand economic and trade cooperation projects were promoted at an event in Auckland on June 13, 2026, aimed at driving two-way trade between the two countries. The promotion covered the 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), the 21st China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair, the 2026 New Zealand-China Commodity…
New Zealand Log Prices Hit 20-Year Low Amid Weak Chinese Demand
NZ log prices fall to weakest start in two decades as Chinese demand remains subdued, creating severe financial pressure across the forestry sector.
China-New Zealand Agricultural Cooperation Deepens at Fieldays 2026
On June 13, 2026, CGTN reported on deepening agricultural cooperation between China and New Zealand at the Fieldays agricultural exhibition in Hamilton. The report highlighted that bilateral trade has reached a record NZD 42 billion. Chinese-made agricultural machinery gained popularity among New Ze
China’s Timber Imports Fall 28.7% in February; New Zealand Log Exports Drop 30.4%
China’s timber imports fell 28.7% in February 2026, with NZ log exports down 30.4%, reflecting ongoing weakness in China’s construction sector.
China and New Zealand Agree to Advance FTA Service Trade Negative List Negotiations
China and New Zealand have agreed to jointly advance negotiations on the negative list for trade in services under their bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA), following the 34th meeting of the China-New Zealand Joint Trade and Economic Commission held in Beijing on June 5.
Zespri Wins Supreme Award at 2026 New Zealand China Business Awards, Highlighting 27 Years of China Market Success and NZ$1.4 Billion in Sales
Zespri has won the Supreme Award at the 2026 New Zealand China Business Awards, along with the Large Business Trade category award, sponsored by the New Zealand China Trade Association. CEO Jason Te Brake noted that 2026 marks 27 years of Zespri operating in China, with the awards recognising strong strategic partnerships with leading…
China and New Zealand Agree to Advance FTA Service Trade Negative List Negotiations at 34th Joint Economic Commission Meeting in Beijing
China and New Zealand have agreed to jointly promote negotiations on the negative list for trade in services under the China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong. The agreement was reached at the 34th China-New Zealand Joint Trade and Economic Commission meeting held on June 5 in…
China Beef Safeguards Unlikely to Restrict New Zealand Exports
NZ allocated 206,000-tonne tariff-free beef quota under China’s safeguard mechanism, providing sufficient headroom for current export volumes.