Trends and insights regarding international trade. Article includes a link to a more in depth discussion about the same.

Three New Zealand court decisions helpfully illustrate the legal frameworks which can apply when disputes arise with overseas business partners.

NZ exporters should plan for the new CPTPP and make the most of the opportunities afforded by preferential market access.

NZ anti-dumping duties may be given a specified termination period under proposals now being consulted on by the MBIE.

The easing of United Nations sanctions against Iran in 2016 has created some export opportunities for New Zealand.

Inevitably the US decision to re-impose US nuclear-related sanctions on Iran will have repercussions in NZ. .

As expected, the final report of the WTO Panel in the New Zealand-Australia Apples dispute has confirmed a resounding victory for New Zealand. In the previous edition of Connected Asia Pacific, we discussed the prospects for a negotiated settlement and the likelihood that Australia would appeal. On 31 August 2010 Australia filed its appeal to the Appellate Body. New Zealand’s submissions are due before the end of September 2010 and the appeal is due to be heard in public on 11 and 12 October

In this article, Kent France, a partner of Wynn Williams & Co, looks at a little known but important Convention affecting importers and exporters.