After both an interesting and thought provoking first day of the Partnership Forum, the second and final session of the program began with an address from our Trade Minister Tim Groser. He set the stage for a day of discussion focused more towards the public sector with trade, security and foreign policy atop the agenda. Two plenary sessions which incited …
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Huka lodge owner Alex van Heeren ‘misrepresented’ former partner Michael Kidd over an indemnity agreement – South African High Court judgment
The South African High Court has issued a damning judgment saying Huka Lodge owner Alex van Heeren made deliberate misrepresentations to his former business partner Michael Kidd inducing him to sign away his rights to a share in worldwide assets claimed to be worth $US25million – $US30 million. Judge Kathy Satchwell has declared void the January 18, 1991 indemnity agreement …
Read More »Day 2: Getting Started
By Brierley Penn It is difficult to believe that we have been in D.C. for just 48 hours with the amount that has been packed in since our arrival. Last night, following a day spent recovering from jet lag and exploring the sights of the city, we were hosted at the US Institute of Peace for the Forum’s opening ceremony. …
Read More »What’s Up? United States – New Zealand Pacific Partnership Forum
WHAT: 2013 US-NZ Pacific Partnership Form, a global gathering of 275+ game-changing thought leaders from business, government and non-profits, showcasing examples of what’s next for US-NZ relations and in the Asia-Pacific region. WHO: William J. Burns, US Deputy Secretary of State Robert Hormats, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Alan Bersin, US Assistant Secretary …
Read More »BUDGET 2013: At a Glance
Progress in the Government’s programme while on track to surplus Provides a suite of measures to build faster economic growth, support more jobs and deliver a more innovative and productive economy. Forecasts economic growth to average between 2 and 3 per cent a year over the next four years. Includes a $100 million-a-year internationally-focused growth and innovation package to boost …
Read More »BUDGET 2013 VIDEO: John Key sledges David Shearer
BUDGET 2013 VIDEO: It’s called a ‘fiscal syllogism’ Winston, the SFO won’t get it.
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Read More »ACT pushing for urgent inquiry into allegations of dodgy practices by Zespri
ACT New Zealand Primary Industries spokesman Don Nicolson called for an urgent inquiry into monopoly kiwifruit exporter ZESPRI International’s operations after allegations of dodgy business practices were highlighted on TVNZ’s ‘One News’ last night. It is alleged that ZESPRI had full knowledge of the actions of their importer in China and was complicit in their actions to defraud the Chinese …
Read More »Tim Groser talks up free trade prospects in Colombia and elsewhere in South America
Trade Minister Tim Groser heads off to Colombia this coming week to fast-track moves to open formal free trade talks with the fast-growing Latin American nation. A Colombian FTA was put on the agenda during Prime Minister John Key’s recent official visit. Groser high-lighted agricultural technology, services and niche manufacturing as the likely winners from moves to increase New Zealand’s …
Read More »Tim Groser out of the running: Latin American will hold top WTO job
The next head of the World Trade Organization will be either Mexico’s Herminio Blanco or Brazil’s Roberto Azevedo, guaranteeing a Latin American nation will hold the top job at the global trade body for the first time – according to Reuters. While the Reuters report is so far unconfirmed by official WTO sources, Inside US Trade is running the same …
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