Articles tagged with Food Security

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New Zealand and Indonesia Strengthen Partnership with Focus on Trade and Cooperation

27 Aug 2026 | 1 week ago | 180 views

New Zealand and Indonesia's Foreign Ministers, Winston Peters and Sugiono, held productive talks in Auckland focusing on enhancing cooperation in food security, renewable energy, trade, agriculture, education, and defense. They reviewed their Comprehensive Partnership and 2025–2029 Plan of Action, aiming to boost two-way trade to NZ$6 billion by 2029 and strengthen economic ties by removing trade barriers and improving air links. Both ministers emphasized the long-term partnership as they approach 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2028 and released a Joint Statement outlining their discussions and next steps.

Tags: Winston Peters Sugiono New Zealand Indonesia Foreign Ministers trade cooperation food security renewable energy diplomatic relations

New Zealand’s Food Safety Minister Leads APEC Efforts on Regional Food Security

23 Aug 2026 | 2 weeks ago | 266 views

Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard is representing New Zealand at the 11th APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting in China, which focuses on regional cooperation to address food security challenges and promote sustainable, resilient food systems. The forum brings together 21 member economies to share policies, enhance trade, and collaborate on innovation, climate resilience, and supply chain stability. New Zealand emphasizes its commitment to open trade and access to safe, nutritious food while engaging in bilateral meetings with business stakeholders during the visit.

Tags: Andrew Hoggard Food Safety Minister New Zealand APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting Asia Pacific food security sustainable agriculture economic cooperation trade

New Zealand Trade Mission to Riyadh: Strengthening Ties with Saudi Arabia

12 Sep 2025 | 12 months ago | 1238 views

Minister Todd McClay will lead a delegation of 21 New Zealand businesses to Riyadh to enhance trade ties with Saudi Arabia, aiming to tap into the country's significant economic potential outlined in its Vision 2030 strategy. The mission will spotlight New Zealand's strengths in food, agriculture, technology, and creative sectors, aligning with the government's goal to double export value in a decade and support Saudi Arabia's development objectives. With Saudi Arabia already a key export market for New Zealand, bilateral trade has seen substantial growth, reaching $1.58 billion, showcasing the mutual benefits of the partnership.

Tags: Todd McClay Trade Investment Agriculture New Zealand Saudi Arabia Business Delegation Export Food Security Development