TPP and the primary industries

TPP and the primary industries

Mention of TPP causes different reactions - fear and loathing in some quarters, unbridled optimism in others. Today we meet against the backdrop of the most recent gathering of TPP Trade Ministers in Singapore. In a pattern that has been repeated several times in...

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Preparing for FTA negotiations

Preparing for FTA negotiations

On 6-10 May Stephen was in Qingdao, China, attending meetings of APEC Senior Officials. On 6 May he addressed a workshop aimed at helping APEC economies to prepare for FTA negotiations.  He spoke about the importance of consulting with the business community: "More...

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Think global, act global

Think global, act global

On 2 May 2014 Stephen was honoured to join the community of Whititreia International at their graduation ceremony.  In his address to graduands Stephen urged them to take advantage of the new dimensions of a globalized world: "You have heard it said:  “think global,...

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