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    <title>Your Auckland Chamber B-Global News</title>
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      <title>Trade Enquiries - June 2010
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2Fglobalservices%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Ftradeenquiries%2Easp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Auckland Chamber of Commerce regularly receives enquiries from companies overseas looking for New Zealand companies to conduct business with. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 6 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global bulletins - Countdown to World Expo begins
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#WorldExpo</link>
      <description><![CDATA[With just a month until the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai officially opens, New Zealand businesses are seizing the opportunity to be part of what is set to be the biggest expo in world history. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Taiwan Business Leaders Forum - Market news
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FTaiwanForum%2Ehtm&amp;page=bglobal%2FTaiwanForumINFO%2Ehtm</link>
      <description><![CDATA[With news from the market and useful tips and information, we are dedicated to helping you and your business learn more about this thriving market.

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	  <pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Taiwan Newsletter April 2010
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FTaiwanForum%2Ehtm&amp;page=bglobal%2FTaiwanForumNEWS%2Ehtm</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Taiwan is one of the most lively, outward-focused and technologically-progressive economies in the world. Learn more about this thriving market in this issue of the Taiwan Business Leaders Forum newsletter. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global bulletins - Appointment of new director, Auckland Office
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#Director</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Senior diplomat Warwick Hawker will become the new Director of the Auckland Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, MFAT Chief Executive John Allen has announced.   ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global bulletins - Small businesses encouraged to protect their brands
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#protectBRAND</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A seminar in Brisbane tomorrow will provide small and medium sized businesses with advice from the experts on how they can protect their valuable brands by using Australia&#25263; trade mark system. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global bulletins - NZ-India FTA negotiation set to begin
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      <link>http://www.b-vital.com/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#IndiaFTA</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Trade Minister Tim Groser and Indian Commerce Minister, Sri Anand Sharma announced today the start of negotiations towards a free trade agreement between New Zealand and India. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global bulletins - Overseas Merchandise Trade: December 2009
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#TradeDEC09</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Removing seasonal effects, merchandise import values declined 3.2 percent in the December 2009 quarter, compared with the September 2009 quarter, the fifth consecutive quarterly fall, Statistics New Zealand said today.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global bulletins - OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ocr7</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.

Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said: &quot;The outlook for the New Zealand economy remains consistent with the projections underlying the December Monetary Policy Statement. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber FAQs
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/pdfs/CasualEmployment2010.pdf</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Casual Employment 2010 - Minimum rights and entitlements - Information from the Department of Labour on Waitangi &amp; Anzac Day holidays &amp; holiday pay ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global Bulletins - Obama Administration: intent to negotiate 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#USTR</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Obama Administration announces intent to negotioate 21st Centry Regional Trade Agreement with Trans-Pacific Partnership  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Submissions: Local government feedback on Ward Local Boards 9 Dec 09 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bheard&amp;subsection=&amp;page=submissions%2Easp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Auckland Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the Local Government Commission (LGC)proposals for wards, local boards and boundaries for Auckland. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global tips - Overseas Trade Indexes: September 2009 quarter - Media Release
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#indexes</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Merchandise export and import prices both fell in the September 2009 quarter, down 5.2 percent and 3.9 percent respectively, Statistics New Zealand said today.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global bulletins - OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ocrunchanged</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Official Cash Rate (OCR) will remain unchanged at 2.50 percent.
Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said: &quot;The economic outlook remains weak both in New Zealand and in other countries.   ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 6 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Bulletins - Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2009
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#srilankasummit</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Dawning of a new Era... Opportunities &amp; Challenges

The Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2009 will explore in depth the various strategies available to address current challenges in Sri Lanka. Read more... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 6 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>OCR reduced to 3 percent
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ocr</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Reserve Bank today reduced the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 3 percent.  Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said: &quot;The world economy deteriorated very rapidly late last year, amid ongoing losses and extreme volatility in international financial markets.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global tips - Australia plans to recycle 80 percent of TVs and computers
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#recycle</link>
      <description><![CDATA[MELBOURNE: Australia&#25263; environment ministers have recently endorsed a new National Waste Policy.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - Groser welcomes US announcement on Trans-Pacific Partnership 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#USannouncement</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Trade Minister Tim Groser has welcomed today's announcements by President Obama and US Trade Representative Ron Kirk that the United States intends to proceed with the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - USTPP announcement significant for NZ and Asia Pacific trade
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#USTPP</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The NZ US Council today welcomed confirmation that the US would engage with the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement (TPP) with the aim of commencing negotiations to join TPP.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - Groser welcomes US announcement on Trans-Pacific Partnership 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#USannouncement</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Trade Minister Tim Groser has welcomed today's announcements by President Obama and US Trade Representative Ron Kirk that the United States intends to proceed with the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA Certificate of Origin 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FeCertsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FAANZFTA%2Easp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Capitalising on ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA)
The ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) will enter-into-force on January 1, 2010  for Australia, Brunei, Myanmar, New Zealand, Singapore, the Philippines, and Viet Nam.   ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Bulletins - November 2009 Financial Stability Report released
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#StabilityReport</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The outlook for the New Zealand economy and financial system has improved in the past six months as international conditions have stabilised, but some risks and challenges remain, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today when releasing the Bank's November 2009 Financial Stability Report.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Tips - Household Labour Force Survey: June 2009 quarter
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#Household</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In seasonally adjusted terms, the unemployment rate continued to rise, reaching 6.0 percent during the June 2009 quarter, Statistics New Zealand said today. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Bulletins - 2009 CER Ministerial Forum: Communique
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#CER</link>
      <description><![CDATA[New Zealand and Australian Ministers responsible for the trans-Tasman trade and economic relationship met in Wellington on 9 August 2009 for the annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Ministerial Forum.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>China firmly opposes trade protectionism 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp#protectionism</link>
      <description><![CDATA[China firmly opposes trade protectionism and would not turn to trade protectionism, Commerce Minister Chen Deming said here Tuesday morning. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Travel Tips - Security risk in Libya
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#Libya</link>
      <description><![CDATA[There is extreme risk to your security in the border regions with Sudan, Chad, Niger and Algeria (including the towns of Ghad&amp;#257;mis and Gh&amp;#257;t) due to instability in the region and we advise against all travel to these areas. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Tips - Business Travel Management Course
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#BusinessTravelManagementCourse</link>
      <description><![CDATA[For information about NBTA&#25263; two day starter workshop focusing on the basics of business travel management visit please click here. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global bulletins - The Official Cash Rate (OCR) remains unchanged at 2.5 percent
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ocr6</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said: &quot;There are welcome signs that economic activity is growing again. &quot;Activity in New Zealand's trading partners continued to rebound during the September quarter and financial market sentiment has improved further. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global tips - 99.5 pc of tariffs to go following Malaysian FTA
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#malaysianFTA</link>
      <description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR: Tariffs on 99.5 percent of New Zealand's current exports to Malaysia will be eliminated by 2016 under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed on Tuesday.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Travel tips - India issues new visa guidelines
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#india</link>
      <description><![CDATA[NEW DELHI: The Government of India has issued new visa guidelines for foreign nations working on project-based assignments in India. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global bulletins - Some temporary crisis liquidity facilities to be removed
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#liquidity</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Reserve Bank announced today that it will be removing and consolidating some of the temporary emergency liquidity facilities put in place during the financial crisis in 2008... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global Bulletins - The Official Cash Rate (OCR) remains unchanged at 2.5 percent
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ocrDec09</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said: &quot;The New Zealand economy continues to recover but there remains considerable uncertainty about the durability of the expansion. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ocr5</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.

Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said: &quot;There is more evidence that the decline in economic activity is coming to an end, and that a patchy recovery is underway... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Doing Business in the US Seminar
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2Feventssum%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FEVENTSSupInt%2Easp#businessUS</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The State of Illinois are promoting Illinois as a business destination.  Guest speakers include State of Illinois's Office of Trade and Investment, Managing Director, Rajinder Bedi and Norman Li, Managing Director, State of Illinois, Far East Office.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 3 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Gross Domestic Product: June 2009 quarter - Media Release
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#gdp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Economic activity, as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), was up less than 0.1 percent in the June 2009 quarter, Statistics New Zealand said today. This growth in economic activity follows five quarters of contraction in the New Zealand economy.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>chamber global tips - Beachhead advisory board for Japan established
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#Beachhead</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Minister of Trade Tim Groser today announced the establishment of a Japan Beachhead advisory board, as part of an expansion to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)&#25263; Beachheads programme.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber safe travel tips - Protests in Bangkok
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#bangkok</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The political situation in Thailand continues to be uncertain. A major rally by opposition supporters is currently taking place in central Bangkok around Government House, and the number of protestors is expected to increase by tens of thousands on Wednesday 8 April.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global bulletins - WTO praises EU&apos;s stance on multilateral trade and support
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#wtoEU</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Press release from the European Commission - In its 9th review of the European Union's trade policy, the World Trade Organisation has praised the EU for its instrumental role in strengthening the multilateral trading system and its leadership in the Doha Round of world trade talks.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global News - McCully names new Ambassador to Turkey
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp#turkey</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Career diplomat Andrea Smith will be New Zealand's new Ambassador to Turkey, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced last week.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Bulletins - Govt supports Helen Clark for United Nations role
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#UNrole</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The New Zealand Government is providing strong support for the candidacy of Helen Clark for the position of Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Prime Minister John Key confirmed today. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>OECD Composite Leading Indicators fall to lowest levels since 1970s
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp#OECD</link>
      <description><![CDATA[OECD composite leading indicators (CLIs) for December 2008 continue to point to a weakening outlook for all the major seven economies.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - Ministers welcome start of PACER Plus talks
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#PACER</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully and Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the recommendation from the Pacific Island Forum Leaders' meeting that talks on the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER Plus) formally commence. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#AustraliaNZForum</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The 6th Australia New Zealand leadership forum will be held in Sydney on 21-22 August 2009. Invitations to attend have been issued by the co-chairs of the forum... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Tips - Streamlined trans-Tasman travel 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#TransTasman</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Today the Prime Minister, John Key, and his Australian counterpart, Kevin Rudd, announced a number of measures to improve the border crossing experience for trans-Tasman travellers ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global news - Keeping ahead of tourism trends
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#Tourism</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A significant research investment will help tourism keep ahead of fast-changing consumer demands and grow its position as one of the country&#25263; biggest export earners. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Tips - Vietnam cuts dairy import tariffs
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#Vietnam</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Vietnamese ministry of finance has lowered import tariffs on a variety of dairy products.  Tariffs on dairy products with non-natural milk ingredients will be lowered to... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Tips - RBNZ MPS/OCR dates for 2010
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#RBNZ</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The following is the Reserve Bank's schedule for the release of its quarterly Monetary Policy Statements and Official Cash Rate announcements for 2010.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Bulletins - Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#AustraliaNZForum</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The 6th Australia New Zealand leadership forum will be held in Sydney on 21-22 August 2009.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global tips - Decline in Japanese imported mineral water market
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#Japanese</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The imported mineral water market in Japan showed double digit growth in the three years 2004 - 2007, but grew just 0.4 percent by volume in 2008 to 2.51 million kilolitres per annum.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global Tips - Chinese dairy cattle imports set to rise
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#chinese</link>
      <description><![CDATA[BEIJING: Chinese dairy companies are encouraged to set up their own dairy farms in a recent statement on Dairy industry policy from the government.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - call for public submissions: Thailand - NZ Closer Economic Partnership Agreement
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#thailand</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Call for Public Submissions on Services and Government Procurement in the context of the Thailand - New Zealand Closer Economic Partnership Agreement
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	  <pubDate>Sun, 9 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Cgamber global bulletins - Call for Public Submissions on PACER Plus
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#PAcer</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is inviting submissions on PACER Plus, the free trade agreement between New Zealand and Australia and the Pacific Forum Island countries... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 9 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global tips - Excise list of Customs Controlled Areas
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#excise</link>
      <description><![CDATA[To view the Excise list of Customs Controlled Areas approved under section 10 of the Customs and Excise Act 1996. Includes manufacturing areas, offsite storage areas, export warehouses, and ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 9 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber travel tips  - Cholera in Papua New Guinea
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#cholera</link>
      <description><![CDATA[An outbreak of cholera has been reported in Papua New Guinea. Cholera is a diarrhoeal disease caused by a bacterial infection and can result in severe dehydration and possible death... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 9 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - Australia&apos;s economy remains resilient
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#OZeconomy</link>
      <description><![CDATA[National Accounts released by Treasurer Wayne Swan on 2 September show that the Australian economy has been the best performing advanced economy over the past year and the only advanced economy ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 9 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Travel Tips - Mexico
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#Mexico</link>
      <description><![CDATA[There is high risk to your health in Mexico due to Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu and we advise against all tourist and other non-essential travel. There is also a risk to your security due to the high level of violent crime. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber - Global tips - UK supermarkets expand despite recession
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#UKsupermarkets</link>
      <description><![CDATA[LONDON: Whilst the UK retail sector has been hard hit in recent months, UK Food retailers are bucking the trend with like-for-like sales up 4.7 per cent on this time last year.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Bulletins - ABAC role a natural fit for International Business Forum 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ABAC</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) is delighted to have been invited by the Government to assume responsibility for providing policy advice to the three New Zealand members of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC). ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Bulletins - Trade talks with Hong Kong resume
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#HKtrade</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the resumption of trade talks with Hong Kong which are taking place in Wellington this week, saying he was hopeful negotiators would be able to take positive steps forward. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>APEC Business Advisory Council ?ogistics Issues in ABAC Economies?survey
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#apec</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ABAC is currently gathering some feedback on regulatory-related matters related to logistics in the different ABAC economies.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 4 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global bulletins - OCR unchanged at 2.50 percent
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ocr4</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Official Cash Rate (OCR) will remain unchanged at 2.50 percent. Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said: &quot;Despite signs of a leveling off in economic activity, the economy...  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Bulletins - Australia appoints new APEC Ambassador 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#APEC</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Mr Ric Wells has been appointed as Australia&#25263; Ambassador for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), succeeding Mr David Spencer in the position. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Tips - Ukraine restricts fish and seafood imports
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#ukraine</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The State Committee of Veterinary Medicine of Ukraine has issued a decree stating that from 23 July 2009 no shipments of animal products (including fish and seafood) will be allowed to... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Bulletins - Fewer international travellers in June
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#fewertravellers</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Short-term overseas visitor arrivals (135,200), and short-term departures of New Zealand-resident travellers (176,300), were both lower in June 2009 compared with June 2008, Statistics New Zealand said today. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global  travel tips - Indonesia: Explosions in Jakarta 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#indon</link>
      <description><![CDATA[On 17 July 2009, two bomb attacks took place at the Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott hotels in the Mega Kuningan district of Jakarta ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global tips - New accounting standard for SMEs released
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#accounting</link>
      <description><![CDATA[LONDON: The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has released a new reporting standard for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber - Global bulletins - Dunne: Cook Islands tax info agreement big step forward
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#dunne</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Tax Information Exchange Agreement signed by New Zealand and the Cook Islands today provides for full exchange of information on criminal and civil tax matters between the two countries, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global bulletins - ICC for action on G8 to conclude Doha negotiations
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ICCDoha</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ICC welcomes the pledge by leaders of the G8 countries to conclude the Doha Round of trade negotiations in 2010. However, the G8 has set many deadlines for these negotiations in the past... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - Core industries lift retail sales in May
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#core</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In May 2009, seasonally adjusted total retail sales rose 0.8 percent ($41 million), Statistics New Zealand said today. This is the largest monthly increase since... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#nzier</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Businesses less gloomy, but further contraction in store 

The economy will contract in both the June and September quarters, according to key indicators in the latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion (QSBO).  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global bulletins - G20 Summit - Global plan for recovery and reform - official communique
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#g20com</link>
      <description><![CDATA[To read the official communiqu?issued at the close of the G20 London Summit titled &#24915;lobal plan for recovery and reform? please click here ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>China to strengthen protection of intellectual property rights
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp#IPrights</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said in Beijing on Wednesday the government would increase efforts to protect intellectual property rights (IPR). ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global bulletins - New Zealand China News Agency - discussion meeting on trade with China
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#chinameeting</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The New Zealand China News Agency is organizing a discussion meeting on trade with China on 14th April 2009, at 155 Meeting Room, Queen Street, Auckland CBD. Please click here for details ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global tips - New Australia-NZ double tax agreement signed
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#Austtax</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The introduction of a new double tax agreement between Australia and New Zealand took a major step forward with the signing today of an agreement that, once in force, will replace the existing 1995 double tax agreement. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global tips - Australian cargo declarations amended
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#cargo</link>
      <description><![CDATA[SYDNEY: The format of the packing declarations for both FCL cargo (Full Cargo Load) and LCL cargo (Less than Cargo Load) shipped to Australia has been amended.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global bulletins - NZ? Fonterra named world&apos;s No.1 milk processor
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#fonterra1</link>
      <description><![CDATA[New Zealand&#25263; Fonterra Co-operative Group has been ranked the No.1 milk processor in the world. Global industry research group, International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN), benchmarked 600 milk processors in over 70 countries and placed Fonterra&#25263;... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber - Global news June 2009 issue
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Chamber Global news - June 2009 issue/. If you would like to subscribe to this monthly global e-newsletter, please email us at int@chamber.co.nz ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Tips - New food labelling guidelines in Australia
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#Austlabel</link>
      <description><![CDATA[SYDNEY: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released the Food labelling guide, in an attempt to explain manufacturer&#25263; obligations under the law, and reduce consumer confusion.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Bulletins - Groser seeks progress on trade, international climate change
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#Groserprogress</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Trade Minister and Associate Minister for Climate Change (International Negotiations) Tim Groser will join Ministers from over 40 countries at an annual OECD meeting as part of his travel to Paris, Copenhagen and Greenland from 21 June to 6 July. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Bulletins - One million Aussies break tourism record
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#1mOzzies</link>
      <description><![CDATA[More than one million Australian tourists visited New Zealand in the past year and Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, John Key says that proves the wisdom of recent Government investment into the Australian market. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Tips - Growth eases at grocery discounters in the UK
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#growthUK</link>
      <description><![CDATA[LONDON: The popularity of discounters in the UK grocery retail the major discount chains Lidl and Aldi recorded sales growth of 9.7 and 11.2 percent respectively in the market appears to..  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Bulletins - NZ US Council rejects FTA scare-mongering
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#nzusscare</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The NZ US Council rejects as &#25618;care-mongering?unsubstantiated claims that New Zealand would be disadvantaged in a future free trade agreement with the United States.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Bulletins - Cathay Pacific NZCTA Awards Results
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#nzctaresults</link>
      <description><![CDATA[HIGH END POWER TOOLS TAME THE DRAGON - 
The Cathay Pacific NZCTA Trade Awards were held this week at the SkyCity Convention Centre, a glittering evening of elegance, excitement and entertainment. 
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	  <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global bulletins - Groser to attend Pacific Trade Ministers?meeting
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#GroserPacificTrade</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Trade Minister Tim Groser will attend the annual Pacific Islands Forum's Trade Ministers meeting in Apia, Samoa from 17-18 June. &quot;This meeting is an excellent opportunity to build on the... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Bulletins - Chinese stimulus includes &apos;Buy China&apos; policy
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#BuyChina</link>
      <description><![CDATA[BEIJING: The Chinese government has added a 'Buy China' policy to its RMB 4,000 billion ($US 585 billion) economic stimulus programme, according to a report in the Financial Times.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Bulletins - Downturn may be nearing end, but recovery not assured
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#downturn</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Households, businesses, banks and policy-makers should be thinking how they can influence recovery and ensure it is sustainable, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global events - NZPNG Annual General Meeting with guest speaker Hon Murray McCully
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2Feventssum%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FEventsBC%2Easp#nzpng</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The NZ PNG Business Council is hosting their Annual General Meeting in July and are pleased to announce that their guest speaker this year is the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murray McCully. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#SouthKoreaAnopportunityforNewZealandBusiness</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Asia New Zealand Foundation recently released a report on doing business in South Korea. This case-study based research report has the title, South Korea: An opportunity for  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global news - APEC Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Working Group - online survey
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp#APECsurvey</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The APEC Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Working Group would like to better understand the business needs of APEC SMEs when venturing overseas.   They have developed an online survey available from 20 May ?26 June 2009.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - Romanian Business Bulletin May 2009
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#romanian</link>
      <description><![CDATA[To view the May 2009 edition of the Romanian Business Bulletin please click here. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>International Trade centre calls on  Asian nations to work more closely together
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#tradecentre</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The dramatic contraction in regional trade caused by the global financial crisis has made regional collaboration and integration on trade more important than ever, the International Trade Centre (ITC) head said today. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>global bulletins - Media Release - Fonterra sets opening forecast for 2009/10 season
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#fonterra2</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Fonterra sets opening forecast for 2009/10 season at $4.55 per kgms fair value share price set at $4.52 Download the full release ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>chamber global tips - Hong Kong wine market still booming
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#hongkongwine</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Total wine imports into Hong Kong increased 75 percent by value and 36 percent by volume in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008, according to the World Trade Atlas.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - Trade Minister disappointed with US export subsidies
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#USexport</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Trade Minister Tim Groser today expressed his disappointment at the US Administration's decision on 22 May, to reintroduce export subsidies on dairy products. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global tips - Australian small businesses get tax breaks for new assets
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#oztaxbreak</link>
      <description><![CDATA[SYDNEY: Legislation that will provide small business with stronger incentives to invest in new assets passed through the Australian Parliament yesterday. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber bulletins - Tourism Workshop
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#tourismworkshop</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Embassy of Argentina in New Zealand and the National Institute of Tourism Promotion (INPROTUR) are hosting a tourism workshop in Auckland on Friday June 5th. For more information please click here ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Tips - Singapore releases sustainability targets
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#singapore</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The government of Singapore recently released a report outlining the city-state&#25263; sustainability strategy.  Called the Sustainable Blueprint, the report emphasizes ... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global bulletins - Lower dollar drives up capital goods prices 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#lowerdollar</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Capital Goods Price Index (CGPI) rose 1.2 percent in the March 2009 quarter, Statistics New Zealand said today. The most significant upward contribution came from the plant, machinery and equipment index (up 2.7 percent).  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Travel Tips - Dengue Fever warning - Australia, Pacific, Asia &amp; South America 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#dengue</link>
      <description><![CDATA[There are now confirmed outbreaks of dengue fever in North Queensland, Australia.  Significant dengue fever outbreaks are also currently occurring or have recently occurred in many parts of the Pacific as well as countries in Asia and South America. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global bulletins - Statement by European Commissioner Louis Michel on Fiji 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#fiji</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The European Commission has taken the decision to cancel the 2009 sugar allocation for Fiji in the absence of any indications that a legitimate government will be in place in 2009. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamb er bulletins - Groser to meet US Trade Representative in Washington
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#groser</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Minister of Trade and Associate Minister for Climate Change Issues, Tim Groser, will meet with members of the new US Administration including US Trade Representative, Ron Kirk, and the US Special Envoy for Climate Change, Todd Stern, when he travels to Washington from May 12-15. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber events - Cathay Pacific NZCTA Biennial Trade Awards - Application date extended
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FbuscouncilsINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FEventsBC%2Easp#nzctaAwards</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Cathay Pacific NZCTA Trade Awards 2009 are being held on 16 June 2009, and the NZCTA is seeking quality applications to put forward to the judges by the extended date of 29 May.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber bulletins - Global financial crisis still affecting NZ, says RBNZ
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#gfc</link>
      <description><![CDATA[&quot;Despite the recent pick-up in world equity markets, New Zealand continues to be impacted by the global financial crisis,&quot; Deputy Governor, Grant Spencer, said today when releasing the Reserve Bank's May 2009 Financial Stability Report.   ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - New Zealand-China FTA: One-year on
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#fta</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the first anniversary of the entry into force of the New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA). &quot;This FTA is a major milestone in our relationship with China.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global tips - Australian food and grocery sector continues to grow
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#australianFood</link>
      <description><![CDATA[SYDNEY: Australia's food and grocery sector continues to grow despite the global financial crisis according to a new report. A new report confirming that Australia&#25263; largest manufacturing... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - Ministers attend US-NZ Partnership Forum in Washington
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ministers</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully and Trade Minister Tim Groser will join high profile business and government representatives at the third US-NZ Partnership Forum, in Washington DC.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chabmer global tips - Media release: Changes to Act come into force 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#changes</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The final amendments in the Customs and Excise Amendment Act (No 3) 2008 come into force on 24 September 2009. For more information please click here ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global tips - India to enforce energy efficiency measures
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#IndiaEnergy</link>
      <description><![CDATA[NEW DELHI ?India will make energy efficiency ratings compulsory for electric appliances, including air-conditioners and refrigerators, from January 2010. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Tips - Changes for wine importers under China&apos;s food safety law
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#ChinaFoodSafety</link>
      <description><![CDATA[BEIJING: The implementation of China's food safety law, which began on 1 June 2009, has specific implications for wine imports into the country. Wine producers are now required to... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global bulletins - New Zealand Cabinet approves entry into negotiations on FTA with India
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#FTAIndia</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The New Zealand Cabinet has approved entry into negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement with India. Launch of negotiations is still subject to the approval of the Indian government, which will be sought after Indian elections are complete.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Key &amp; Rudd - Joint Statement On Strengthened Trans-Tasman Cooperation
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#keyRudd</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Prime Ministers Rudd and Key held their annual talks in Sydney on 1-2 March 2009. Mr Rudd expressed deep appreciation for the strong support provided by New Zealand in the face of Australia's worst bushfires, including assistance from 100 New Zealand fire-fighters... more ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 3 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Procurement opportunities for major projects in Western Australia
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#WA</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia administers 'ProjectConnect', an online system designed to provide direct web-based communication between buyers and suppliers. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 3 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Procurement opportunities for major projects in Western Australia
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#WA</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia administers 'ProjectConnect', an online system designed to provide direct web-based communication between buyers and suppliers. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 3 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global leaders urge collaboration and swift action at close of Annual Meeting in Davos 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp#globalleaders</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The world&#25263; business and government leaders only have a short time to develop effective solutions to the current economic crisis, participants at this year&#25263; World Economic Forum Annual Meeting were told. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 2 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Trade credit changes to help exporters
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp#creditchanges</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Exporters potentially facing cancelled orders because of a lack of trade credit insurance will get relief from measures unveiled today by Trade Minister Tim Groser. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 2 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>b-Global Travel Tips - Flooding in Fiji affects travellers
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#fiji</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In early January 2009, Fiji was affected by severe flooding that caused widespread damage and disruption to travellers. If you are planning to travel to Fiji you should contact your service provider to confirm whether access to, and tourist services at, your planned destination have been affected... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 2 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Trade credit changes to help exporters
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#exporters</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Exporters potentially facing cancelled orders because of a lack of trade credit insurance will get relief from measures unveiled today by Trade Minister Tim Groser... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 2 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>b-Global upcoming event - Intellectual Property Briefing
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2Feventssum%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FEVENTSChamberInt%2Easp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Ensuring IP enables you to make money rather than spend money. Commercialising intellectual property (in short converting ideas and innovation into wealth) is a fundamental driver of business growth and success. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 2 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Government announces tax changes to give businesses $480m helping hand
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bheard&amp;subsection=&amp;page=bheardcommentNEWS.htm#helpinghand</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Small and medium sized businesses will benefit immediately from a series of new government tax assistance measures worth more than $480 million over the next four years, Finance Minister Bill English and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 2 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Central China Government cashes in another $19b for stimulus plan 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp#stimulusplan</link>
      <description><![CDATA[China's central government has launched a new stimulus plan totalling 130 billion yuan (19 billion U.S. dollars) to boost its economy, an official of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said last week. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 2 May 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global bulletins - OCR reduced to 2.5 percent
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ocr3</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Reserve Bank today reduced the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 2.5 percent. Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said: &quot;Overall, developments since March point to... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global bulletins - Fonterra increases payout forecast
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#fonterra</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Fonterra increases payout forecast for 2008/09 season by 10 cents to $5.20
Fonterra Co-operative Group has announced a revised forecast payout for the 2008/09 season of $5.20 per kilogram of milksolids (kgMS). This is a 10 cent increase from the previous forecast in January. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Experts from around the world meet to finalise model contracts for trade deals
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#itc</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Business lawyers from around the world and experts at the International Trade Centre (ITC) met last week to finalize model contracts for trade deals that can be used free of charge by small firms in developing countries. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global Tips - Trade Assurance update
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#assurance</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Import entry audit and supporting information facility changes.
Trade Assurance is implementing a single national work queue which will take effect on 27 April 2009.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global Tips - Trade Assurance update
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#assurance</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Import entry audit and supporting information facility changes.
Trade Assurance is implementing a single national work queue which will take effect on 27 April 2009.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global Bulletins - Thirty-five countries agree to co-ordinate export credit support
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#exportcredit</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Thirty-five countries have agreed to co-ordinate export credit support to help boost international trade and investment during the economic crisis. The OECD will host regular meetings to exchange information and monitor progress. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global tips - World Trade Organization Trade Profiles 2008
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#WTOprofiles</link>
      <description><![CDATA[To view a PDF version of this document that provides Trade Profiles of WTO members please click here.

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	  <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global bulletins - Taiwan&apos;s venture capitalists learn about New Zealand
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#taiwan</link>
      <description><![CDATA[On 31 March 2009, New Zealand Trade &amp; Enterprise organised a New Zealand investment briefing for selected biotech venture capital companies in Taiwan.   ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>A Snapshot of the Recently Expanded NZECO (New Zealand Export Credit Office) Product Range
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#nzeco</link>
      <description><![CDATA[For more information about the New Zealand Export Credit Offices (NZECO) introduction of new guarantees to further assist New Zealand exporters and their banks please click here. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>global bulletins - Draft Insurance Bill released for consultation
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#insurance</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Reserve Bank today announced the release of a draft Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Bill for stakeholder consultation. 
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	  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>A Home-Away-From-Home in China
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#china</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A new business centre in Shanghai is shaping up to be a second home for New Zealanders in China. Officially opened by the Prime Minister John Key, NZ Central aims to... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global Bulletins - New Zealand Tourism Strategy 2015 Implementation Plan
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#NZTourism</link>
      <description><![CDATA[To read the &#24923;ew Zealand Tourism Strategy 2015 Implementation Plan?please click here.... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global bulletins - ICT industry continues to grow
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ICTgrowth</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Total sales of goods and services from New Zealand's information and communication technology (ICT) industry increased 3 percent to $19.3 billion in the 2008 financial year, Statistics New Zealand said today. This was similar to the growth rate in sales of ICT goods and services reported the previous year. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global tips - March Travel lower
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#Marchtravellower</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Short-term arrivals by overseas visitors and short-term departures by New Zealand residents were both lower in March 2009 compared with March 2008, Statistics New Zealand said today.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global bulletins - Statement by Commissioner Louis Michel on situation in Fiji
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#statement</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Louis Michel, the European Commissioner for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid, expressed deep regret and disappointment regarding recent regressive developments in Fiji; Read more... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Saudi labelling requirements 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#saudi</link>
      <description><![CDATA[For information about recent changes to Saudi labelling requirements please click here

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	  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global bulletins - G20 vow to get trade moving again
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#g20trade</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Last week in London, the Group of 20 vowed to get trade moving again. This week in Lusaka, Africans have the opportunity to put this into practice, and help small businesses become regional and global players in trade. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global bulletins - Australia records second highest trade surplus on record 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#australia</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Australia recorded a trade surplus of A$2.1 billion in February, the second highest on record and the seventh consecutive trade surplus.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Inbound Trade Mission - Procurement opportunities for major projects in Western Australia 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2Fglobalservices%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FTradeMission%2Easp#wa</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia administers ProjectConnect, an online system designed to provide direct web-based communication between buyers and suppliers. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>ITC and The Netherlands&apos; Centre for the Promotion of Imports sign Partnership Agreement
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#itc</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The International Trade Centre (ITC) and The Netherlands' Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI) have signed a four-year Partnership Agreement to work together in a range of  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Statement of U.S. Trade
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#StatementUS</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Statement of U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and EU Trade Commissioner Catherine Ashton
To read the statement please click here. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global bulletins - WTO sees 9% global trade decline in 2009 as recession strikes
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#WTOdecline</link>
      <description><![CDATA[\The collapse in global demand brought on by the biggest economic downturn in decades will drive exports down by roughly 9% in volume terms in 2009, the biggest such contraction since the Second World War, WTO economists forecast today (25 March 2009).  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global bulletins - Advanced Economies to Contract Sharply in 09, Upturn Next Year
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal/Globalnewsintro.asp&amp;page=bglobal/globalbulletinsFULL.asp#IMF</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Despite major stimulus packages announced by advanced economies and several emerging markets, trade volumes have shrunk rapidly, while production and employment data suggest that global activity continues to contract in the first quarter of 2009, the IMF said in a new assessment of the global economy. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Free Trade with the United States - release by Stephen Jacobi
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#freetradeus</link>
      <description><![CDATA[To read the &#24931;ime is now for free trade with the United States?release by Stephen Jacobi, Executive Director of the NZ US Council, please click here  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>WTO Special Ambassador returns to New Zealand
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#wto</link>
      <description><![CDATA[New Zealand Special Ambassador and Chair of the WTO Doha Round Agriculture Negotiations, Crawford Falconer, will return to New Zealand in April to take up the role of Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), Trade Minister Tim Groser said today. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>USTR Announces Delay of Trade Action in Beef Hormones Dispute 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ustr</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced today that it is delaying by one month the imposition of additional duties on a modified list of EU products in connection with World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement rulings in the EU ?Beef Hormones dispute.   ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>NZ US Council - new website
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#nzuswebsite</link>
      <description><![CDATA[To visit the NZ US Council&#25263; new website please visit www.nzuscouncil.com. The website is regularly updated with information about the NZ/US relationship, including developments with the TPP negotiations ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Security risk in Guatemala
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#guatemala</link>
      <description><![CDATA[There is some risk to your security in Guatemala due to violent crime and we advise caution. Violent crime in Guatemala can include armed robbery, murder, rape and car jackings. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>China puts brokers under new rules
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp#brokers</link>
      <description><![CDATA[China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) will put the country's securities brokers under new regulations, in a bid to professionalize the securities market and protect investors' interests, according to Tuesday's China Daily. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Missed out on a preferential tarriff?
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#preferential</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Missed out on a preferential tariff? You can apply for a refund under the New Zealand-China FTA. For more information please click here.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Security risk in Guatemala
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#guatemala</link>
      <description><![CDATA[There is some risk to your security in Guatemala due to violent crime and we advise caution. Violent crime in Guatemala can include armed robbery, murder, rape and car jackings. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global tips - Customs&apos; Strategic Outlook to 2015 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#strategicoutlook</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Customs has produced a Strategic Outlook publication to keep stakeholders aware of how Customs sees the future. This publication can be accessed on the Customs website:please click here. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - NZ&apos;s safeguard regime to be strengthened
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#safeguard</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A bill that significantly overhauls New Zealand's regime for imposing 'safeguard measures' on imported goods received its first reading in Parliament last night, Commerce Minister Simon Power said. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>UAE pulls out of Gulf currency
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#uaecurrency</link>
      <description><![CDATA[DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has withdrawn from a planned single currency for the Gulf region. The move may be a direct result of the decision, taken several weeks ago, to select...  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global bulletins - ICC media release on the G20
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ICCG20</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ICC welcomes G20 boost to trade finance and pledge to conclude Doha Round
To read a post G-20 media release by the International Chambers of Commerce titled &#24918;CC welcomes G20 boost to trade finance and pledge to conclude Doha Round?please click here  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 4 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global tips - Long-term interest rates out of line with RBNZ expectations
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#rbnz</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard today expressed concern over the recent strength of long-term wholesale interest rates. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 4 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global bulletins - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Business Link April/May edition
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#BuisnessLink</link>
      <description><![CDATA[To view the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade&#25263; April/May edition of Business Link please click here  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 4 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global tips - Australia? outlook less rosy but proximity still brings opportunity
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#australia</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Australia has long benefited from the commodities boom but the harsh realities of the global economic crisis are now starting to bite... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>China news - China moves to tap rural market potential
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp#market</link>
      <description><![CDATA[China on Sunday extended it rural subsidy scheme for home appliance purchases nationwide in an effort to boost rural consumption, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council announced in the first joint document in 2009. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Excise list of Customs Controlled Areas
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#exciselist</link>
      <description><![CDATA[To view the Excise list of Customs Controlled Areas approved under section 10 of the Customs and Excise Act 1996 please click here ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Complimentary web presentations - entering the North American market
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#webpres</link>
      <description><![CDATA[NEW YORK: Natural product and bioactive companies interested in entering the North American market are invited to participate in a series of complimentary web presentations. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Advisory Briefings - event dates 2009
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2Feventssum%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FEVENTSChamberInt%2Easp#China_Briefing_-_Understanding_Chinese_Business_Culture_</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Advisory Briefing - Understanding Chinese Business Culture.

Following on from the introductory &#24911;oing Business in China seminar? the &#24932;nderstanding Chinese Business Culture?session is designed to provide an overview on the essentials of Chinese business culture.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>China Advisory Briefings - new event dates for 2009
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2Feventssum%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FEVENTSChamberInt%2Easp#Advisory_Briefings_0</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Advisory Briefing - Doing business with China 

Designed as an overview on the essentials for doing business with China. Each seminar will provide attendees with practical advice and insights. 

 ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>South Korea President to visit New Zealand
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#SouthKoreaPresident</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The President of the Republic of Korea Lee Myung-bak will visit New Zealand on 3 and 4 March, Prime Minister John Key announced today. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>E-tools - Management - Leading in difficult times
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bfit&amp;subsection=howtotools%2Ehtm&amp;page=howtomanagement%2Easp#leadership</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Colonel Tom Kolditz, in extremis leadership expert as Professor and Head of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership of the United States Military Academy at West Point - on the current economic crisis. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Showcasing Australia&apos;s clean energy credentials
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ShowcasingAustraliascleanenergycredentials</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Minister for Trade Simon Crean today announced the first joint Australia-New Zealand business mission to the United States and Chile to showcase the clean energy industries of both nations. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>New Zealand and India agree to commence FTA negotiations
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ftanegs</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Trade Minister Tim Groser and his Indian counterpart, Kamal Nath, today agreed that New Zealand and India will launch bilateral Free Trade Agreement negotiations.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Auckland Chamber global event - Stakeholder briefings on upcoming FTA negotiations
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2Feventssum%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FEVENTSChamberInt%2Easp#stakeholder</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In the interests of having an opportunity to meet with key business groups in the early stages of negotiations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials will be coming to Auckland next month to engage with businesses on New Zealand&#25263; upcoming trade agenda.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Auckland Chamber International event - Presenting Pascal Lamy, Director General of the WTO
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2Feventssum%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FEVENTSChamberInt%2Easp#pascal</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Auckland Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host a function for the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Pascal Lamy. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Auckland Chamber global event - Stakeholder briefings on upcoming FTA negotiations
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2Feventssum%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FEVENTSChamberInt%2Easp#stakeholder</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In the interests of having an opportunity to meet with key business groups in the early stages of negotiations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials will be coming to Auckland next month to engage with businesses on New Zealand&#25263; upcoming trade agenda.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global events
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2Feventssum%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FEVENTSSupInt%2Easp#awards</link>
      <description><![CDATA[New Zealand International Business Awards

Entries are now open in the New Zealand International Business Awards run by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE).  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global Event - China Import and Export Fair (the Canton Fair)
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#event</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Assistant Minister with Ministry of Commerce of P. R. China, Mr Lu Jianhua, will visit New Zealand between 15th and 17th March 2009.  Read more... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber International Event - Market Snapshot - Korea
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2Feventssum%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FEVENTSChamberInt%2Easp#marketKOREA</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Auckland Chamber of Commerce invites you to experience Market Snapshots, a fresh and lively seminar series exploring business vitality in emerging global hotspots.

Korea is a market quickly being recognised as a rapidly developing trading partner. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber Global tips - Looking for Pacific Leaders
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#LookingforPacificLeaders</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Department of Internal Affairs is holding an election for a new member to the Pacific Island Consultation and Advisory Group (PICAG).  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>APEC CEO Summit Singapore 2009
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#apecsummit</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The APEC CEO Summit Singapore 2009 is the premier business event for the Asia Pacific The theme of the APEC CEO Summit is &#25564;ebuilding the Global Economy: Crisis and Opportunity?  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - Groser welcomes success in NZ ?Malaysia trade talks
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#grosner</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed news from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia that negotiations for the New Zealand - Malaysia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have been successfully concluded. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber gobal tips - Exports and imports decline
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#exports</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The value of merchandise exports and imports both fell in April 2009 compared with April 2008, down 4.6 percent and 18.1 percent respectively, Statistics New Zealand said today ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - Trade and Economic Reform delivers $3900 a year for Australian families
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#austFamiilies</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A new comprehensive study has measured the sweeping benefits of broad trade liberalisation for Australian households.    ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global Travel Tips - NZ calls for end to conflict in Sri Lanka
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#srilanka.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglob</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Both sides of the Sri Lankan civil war must agree to a ceasefire and return to negotiations for the sake of their own people, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global bulletins - Agreement - Chile &amp; US beef Shipments resume
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#beefshipments</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Today United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced an agreement between the United States and Chile that will allow the resumption of American beef shipments to Chile. Read more... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global bulletins - Government delivers April 1 tax cuts, SME changes
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#govtchanges</link>
      <description><![CDATA[New Zealand households will get a billion-dollar-a-year boost from tax cuts which take effect this week, Finance Minister Bill English and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>FNZBC - Petanque Members Evening
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FbuscouncilsINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FEventsBC%2Easp#fnzbc</link>
      <description><![CDATA[To thank members and associates for their support throughout the year, the French New Zealand Business Council is delighted to invite you to join them once again for an evening of p&#38304;anque, networking, excellent French food, wines and Ricard aperitif  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>ANZCBC Breakfast with Chris Caton - A global economic update
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FbuscouncilsINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FEventsBC%2Easp#asean</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Join the ANZCBC to receive an update on the current global economic situation and a prognosis for the foreseeable future.  Dr Chris Caton Caton&#25263; presentation will... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>FNZBC - Breakfast with Mark Browne of Louis Vuitton Pacific Series
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FbuscouncilsINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FEventsBC%2Easp#fnzbc</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Join the FNZBC at their first Business Breakfast of the year and hear from Mark Browne, a key player in the incredibly successful Louis Vuitton Pacific Series.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Finishing the Doha Round of multilateral trade talks a valuable step
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#doha</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Finishing the long-stalled Doha Round of multilateral trade talks is the single most valuable step global leaders can take to keep the current economic crisis from triggering a destructive protectionist backlash, according to trade officials and academic experts gathered at this year&#25263; World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Japanese PM announces $17bn in development aid
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#jappm</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Taro Aso, Prime minister of Japan, has said that his government is willing to provide an additional $17bn for development measures in Asia. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Mr Aso said this would help promote regional growth during the global financial downturn.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>NZ needs to be ready for recovery
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#recovery</link>
      <description><![CDATA[New Zealand will be better prepared for economic recovery if households, firms and banks do not &quot;pull down the shutters&quot;, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>OCR reduced to 3.5 percent
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ocr</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Reserve Bank today reduced the Official Cash Rate (OCR) from 5.0 percent to 3.5 percent.
Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard commented that &#25621;he news coming from our trading partners is very negative.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>New Zealand Central - Shanghai
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#NewZealandCentralShanghai</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Whether you are expanding or beginning your business in China, New Zealand Central has a range of services to support you. This is a taste of New Zealand in downtown Shanghai... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Call for Public Submissions on the potential for a New Zealand ?Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#KoreaFTA</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is inviting submissions on a possible free trade agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the Republic of Korea ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Annual Meeting 2009 - &quot;Shaping the Post-Crisis World&quot; 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#agm2009</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Geneva, Switzerland, 28 January 2009 ?The World Economic Forum today began the programme for its 39th Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters. The overarching theme of the meeting, which will take place from 28 January to 1 February, is &#25565;haping the Post-Crisis World?  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Download information  - Public Submissions for NZ ?Republic of Korea FTA
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/pdfs/bglobal/NZ-KoreaFTAcallforSubmissions.pdf</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Please read the attached paper for background information to the possible negotiations.  Information on how to make a submission is provided at the end of the paper.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber vacancies - Manager ?Bilateral Business Councils 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=about&amp;subsection=&amp;page=chambervacancies%2Ehtm#bcouncils</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Auckland Chamber of Commerce has an intermediate-level fulltime position available for the management of secretariat and professional services for six International Business Council&#25263;. Read more... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Re-thinking Europe&apos;s gas supplies after the Russia/Ukraine crisis
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#gassupplies</link>
      <description><![CDATA[An independent energy strategy has become number one priority for Europe's leaders &#12323;ELGA_EPA_SERGEY DOLZHENKO. 
Cold homes and closed business due to gas shortages ... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S International trade in goods and services - Statistics for November 2008
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#goodsandservicesStatistics</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that total November exports of $142.8 billion and imports of $183.2 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $40.4 billion, down from $56.7 billion in October, revised... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Trade Inquires to the Chamber January 2009
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2Fglobalservices%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Ftradeenquiries%2Easp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Auckland Chamber of Commerce regularly receives inquiries from companies overseas looking for New Zealand companies to conduct business with.  Please click here to download the latest Trade Inquiries the Chamber has received. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>New/Updated New Zealand Customs Fact Sheets
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#customs</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Please click here for the following Updated/New New Zealand Customs Fact Sheets ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>PM announces appointment to ABAC
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#PMABAC</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister has appointed Gary Judd QC to the APEC Business Advisory Council of New Zealand ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>EU dairy export subsidies disappointing
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#EUDairy</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Government today expressed disappointment that the European Union has decided to reintroduce export refunds for butter, cheese, and milk powders, which were suspended two years ago. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>EU dairy export subsidies disappointing
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#EUDairy</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Government today expressed disappointment that the European Union has decided to reintroduce export refunds for butter, cheese, and milk powders, which were suspended two years ago. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>ABAC Meeting
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ABACMeeting</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ABAC New Zealand, in conjunction with the Asia New Zealand Foundation, will be hosting the first ABAC meeting of the year in Wellington on 9-12 February 2009... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Flooding in Fiji
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#flooding</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Heavy rains have caused flooding in the Western, Central and Northern Divisions of Fiji, including in and around Nadi.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Beijing Mayor: Top priority is &quot;steady&quot; economic development 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp#mayor</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Beijing municipal government's top priority this year is to maintain &quot;steady and relatively fast&quot; economic development, Mayor Guo Jinlong said in Beijing on Monday. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Indonesia Imposes Pre-Shipment Inspections
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#IndonesiaImposes</link>
      <description><![CDATA[New Zealand exporters may be affected by a new regulation recently signed by the Indonesian Trade Minister that will impose an import licensing scheme and pre-shipment inspections on a range of products into Indonesia. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Chamber global bulletins - APEC SME Summit 2009 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#apec2009</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The APEC SME Summit is being held in Hangzhou, China on 11-12 September. The APEC SME Summit 2009 is the international premier business summit for senior executives and business owners of growing and mid-sized companies. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 9 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Government committed to plan for steering NZ through global turmoil
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#steeringNZ</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Sharply deteriorating fiscal and economic forecasts in the Budget Policy Statement issued this morning have strengthened the government's resolve to raise New Zealanders' incomes by improving productivity and economic growth, Finance Minister Bill English said today. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Amended Policy Targets Agreement Signed  
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#PolicyTargets</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A new Policy Targets Agreement signed by Finance Minister Bill English and Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard has been released today. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Extension to term of NZ Chair of WTO Agriculture talks
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#WTOAgriculture</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Trade Minister Tim Groser says the Government has decided to ask New Zealand Ambassador to the WTO, and Chair of the WTO Agriculture Negotiations, Crawford Falconer, to remain in Geneva in an effort to help revitalise the WTO's Doha Development Round negotiations. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Japan-China-ROK Trilateral Summit Joint Statement on the International Finance and Economy 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#JapanChinaROK</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The three leaders of the People's Republic of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea shared the view that it is necessary to strengthen cooperation among the ...  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Shenyang European Union Economic Development 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#Shenyang</link>
      <description><![CDATA[For information about the Shenyang European Union Economic Development area in Northeast Shenyang, China please... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Deferred Payment Scheme
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#deferred</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Deferred Payment Scheme (DPS) allows approved importers to defer the payment of Customs charges (including GST) accounted for on Customs import entries.... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Fonterra plans retail bond offer
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#Fonterra</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Fonterra Co-operative Group announced today it is considering raising NZ$300 million, with the ability to accept oversubscriptions, via an offer of senior retail bonds. The offer is expected to open in early February 2009; Fonterra intends to use any money raised for general business purposes, including working capital requirements.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>EU&apos;s makes statement on their Agreement on Climate Change 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#EUClimatechange</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Jos?Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission makes statement on the climate change deal made in Brussels by European Heads of States and Government. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Papua New Guinea: Flooding 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#pngFlooding</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Visitors intending to visit Papua New Guinea should note that some Northern provinces have experienced severe tidal surges, which began on Tuesday 9 December and continued for several days. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Importance of maintaining economic growth stressed
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp#economicgrowth</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang stressed the importance of maintaining stable and healthy economic growth through domestic demand expansion and economic restructuring on Sunday. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Monetary policy - Everyone needs to play their part
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#playpart</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today that further monetary policy easings depend on all sectors of the economy responding to reduced demand and not adding inflationary pressures to the system. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Deposit guarantee scheme introduced
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#deposit</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Finance Minister Michael Cullen has announced that, using his powers under the Public Finance Act, the government is to introduce an opt-in retail deposit guarantee scheme.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Malaysia&apos;s Anwar &apos;on track to win power&apos; 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#malaysia</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Mr Anwar says he will oust the prime minister through MP &quot;defections&quot; Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has said his plans to topple the National Front ruling coalition by next week remain 'on track'. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 9 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>OCR reduced to 5.0 percent
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#OCR</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Reserve Bank today reduced the Official Cash Rate (OCR) from 6.5 percent to 5.0 percent.  Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard commented that &quot;ongoing financial market turmoil and the marked deterioration in the outlook for global growth have played a large role in shaping today's decision.?active=1 ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 8 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Government condemns terrorist attacks
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp#Governmentcondemnsterroristattacks</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Foreign Minister Murray McCully today condemned the series of terrorist attacks that occurred overnight in Mumbai, India.  &quot;These coordinated attacks were a cowardly attempt to cause widespread, indiscriminate casualties among innocent civilians,&quot; Mr McCully said. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>John Key? address to the CEO Summit at APEC 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp#APEC</link>
      <description><![CDATA[To read John Key&#25263; address to the CEO Summit at the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) please click here. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Thailand: Protests in Bangkok: Airport closure 26 November 2008
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#ThailandProtestsinBangkok</link>
      <description><![CDATA[On 25 November, there were large scale political demonstrations and related incidents resulting in fatalities and injuries in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand.  New Zealanders should avoid all ... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>NZ US Council welcomes Australia and Peru&apos;s decisions to join Trans Pac
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp#transpac</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The announcement that Australia and Peru intend to join the United States negotiating for membership of the Trans Pacific partnership is good news for New Zealand, says the NZ US Council.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>US NZ Partnership Forum to be held 6-8 October 2009
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp#usnzpartnership</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The third US NZ Partnership Forum will be held in Washington DC 6-8 October 2009, the two counterpart organizations US NZ Council and NZ US Council said today. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>French New Zealand Business Council toasts Beaujolais Nouveau
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp#BeaujolaisNouveau</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Under the auspices of the Economic and Commercial Counselor of France in New Zealand, the French New Zealand Business Council (FNZBC) celebrated the release of Le Beaujolais Nouveau 2008 with a festive evening of French wine, food and culture at SOCA gallery in Newton on Thursday 20th November 2008. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Call for Public Submissions
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp#submissions</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Economic Development (MED) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) are inviting submissions on the upcoming review of the Rules of Origin (ROO) under the Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (ANZCERTA),  known as CER. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Auckland Chamber - Coutnry Profiles
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=countryprofiles&amp;page=bglobal%2Fcountryprofiles%2Easp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Auckland Chambers Gateway to International Trade. This page will keep you up to date with the latest country profiles.   ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Media release - NZUS Coucnil welcomes Australia and perus&apos;s decisions to join Trans Pac 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#TransAPac</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The announcement that Australia and Peru intend to join the United States negotiating for membership of the Trans Pacific partnership is good news for New Zealand, says the NZ US Council. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global News Archive
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNewsarchive%2Easp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Please click the links below to read past editions of Global News. If you would like to subscribe to this monthly global e-newsletter, please email us at int@chamber.co.nz. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>China to provide MNCs with better development conditions 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp#MNCs</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Chen Jian, Chinese vice Commerce Minister said in Beijing on Saturday that the country would provide better development conditions for foreign multinational corporations (MNCs).  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>ICC Chairman hails G20 leaders rejection of protectionism and commitment to conclude WTOs Doha Development Agenda
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#Doha</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Victor K. Fung, Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), has welcomed the statement from the G20 Summit held on 15 November in Washington, DC for the significant initiatives agreed by the attending leaders to achieve &#25587;n ambitious and balanced outcome?for the WTO&#25263; Doha Development Agenda. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Indian Buyer-Seller meet
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#IndianBuyerSellermeet</link>
      <description><![CDATA[For information about an Indian Buyer-Seller meet taking place on November 28th at the Ellerslie Event Centre please view the Global Tips section of the Auckland Chamber website. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Strong trade surplus reassures confidence in Australian economy
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#australiantrade</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Australia recorded a strong trade surplus of A$1.5 billion in September, according to official figures released yesterday. This is the second highest trade surplus on record, up 18 per cent from the revised August trade surplus of A$1.2 billion. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>NZ&apos;s financial systems hold up well
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#NZsfinancialsystems</link>
      <description><![CDATA[New Zealand's financial and payments systems have held up well in the face of extreme disorder within the international financial markets, Governor Alan Bollard said today, when releasing the Bank's November 2008 Financial Stability Report. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>18th International Engineering &amp; Technology Fair
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#18thInternationalEngineeringTechnologyFair</link>
      <description><![CDATA[For information about the 18th International Engineering &amp; Technology Fair in Bangalore from February 23-26, 2009 please click here. To view the fact sheet, please click here.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>NZTE? EDG Market Development programme is changing
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#NZTEsEDGMarke</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The way that New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) runs the EDG Market Development programme is changing from 8 December 2008. Most enterprises will find that EDG Market Development funding is now easier to apply for.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Thailand: Protests in Bangkok
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#protests</link>
      <description><![CDATA[There are reports that on Monday 13 October protestors are planning to assemble at National Stadium and then march on Rama 1 Road.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>CAPEXIL (formerly Chemicals &amp; Allied Products Export Promotion Council in India) Buyer-Sellers Meet. 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#CAPEXIL</link>
      <description><![CDATA[For information about this Buyer-Sellers Meet in March 2009 in Mumbai please click on the attachments below. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Missed out on a preferential tariff?
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#refundchinaFTA</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Without a Certificate or Declaration of Origin, importers of New Zealand goods into China will not be able to access preferential tariffs under the New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement at the time of importation.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>RBNZ, Federal Reserve announce USD facility
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#RBNZ</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The United States Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand today announced the establishment of a temporary reciprocal currency arrangement (swap line) to address ongoing elevated pressures in US dollar short-term funding markets.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>China calls for reform of global financial system 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[China on Tuesday called for &quot;effective and comprehensive reforms&quot; of the international financial system, elaborating on its stance in response to the on-going international financial crisis ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement Negotiations with the United States
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#strategic</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Call for Public Submissions, October 2008 - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is inviting submissions on upcoming negotiations between the members of the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement (the Trans-Pacific Agreement, also known as P4) and the United States.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Thailand for Beginners
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp#beginners</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Thailand has been the base of former Ernst &amp; Young New Zealand Chairman, Michael Stanley during his secondment to Bangkok.  As Mr. Stanley relocates to Ernst &amp; Young Hong Kong, he offers valuable thoughts for any business looking to Thailand. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S Announcement of full participation in Trans-Pacific FTA
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp#usannouncement</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Auckland Chamber of Commerce welcomes the launch of negotiations between the United States, New Zealand, Chile, Singapore and Brunei for the United States to join the comprehensive Trans-Pacific Agreement.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Changes to US consumer product safety legislation
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#usconsumer</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Recent changes to US consumer product safety legislation has introduced new requirements for consumer goods, including general conformity certification which will take effect on November 12 and additional third party testing for children's products which will be phased in on a rolling basis from 22 December.   ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Call for submissions on US trade negotiations
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ussubmissions</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Government is calling for submissions on upcoming free trade negotiations with the United States as part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>National releases Pacific Affairs policy
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#national</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The National Party says it will strengthen the Government's relationships with Pacific Island nations if it wins the election. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>We come fourth in not being pessimistic
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#fourth</link>
      <description><![CDATA[New Zealand investors came fourth in an ING Asia Pacific Survey about confidence in the economy. The survey represents a snapshot of investor sentiment conducted across 13 markets in Asia Pacific. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Indonesia - Safe Travel update
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#indonesia</link>
      <description><![CDATA[There is extreme risk to your security in Maluku Province and Central Sulawesi Province and we advise against all travel to these regions. Violence stemming from long-standing religious tensions and a heightened risk from terrorism makes travel to these regions exceedingly dangerous. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia-China High-Level Economic Cooperation Dialogue
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#dialogue</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Australia and China held the third meeting of the Australia-China High-level Economic Cooperation Dialogue (HECD) at Parliament House, Canberra, Australia on 22 October 2008. The HECD was chaired by Australia&#25263; Minister for Trade, Mr Simon Crean, and China&#25263; National Development and Reform Commission Chairman, Mr Zhang Ping.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>China announces tax exemption to boost property sector
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp#taxexamption</link>
      <description><![CDATA[China will exempt, starting from Nov. 1, the stamp tax on property purchase and the value-added tax of land on property sales to boost the recessive real estate sector, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Fitch maintains Korea&apos;s credit rating at A+
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#fitch</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Fitch Ratings, a world-renowned credit rating agency, has recently decided to maintain Korea's sovereign credit rating at A+ and affirm a &quot;stable&quot; outlook for the country, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance said on Tuesday. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>China&apos;s trade surplus falls 2.6% to US$181b
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[CHINA'S trade surplus in the first nine months dropped 2.6 percent from a year ago to US$180.9 billion, the General Administration of Customs said yesterday. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>ASEAN embarks on a new era - ASEAN Charter fully Ratified 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ratified</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ASEAN Secretariat - The ASEAN Charter has been fully ratified by all ten ASEAN Member States. The final ASEAN Member State, Indonesia, has ratified the Charter in accordance with its internal procedure. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>The French Trade Commission event
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#frenchtrade</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The French Trade Commission will organise on 1 and 2 November the second French Event, a promotion of French products and services. This event aims to present an overview of French products and savoir-faire available in New Zealand.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Dengue Fever warning - South Pacific, Asia &amp; South America 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#dengue</link>
      <description><![CDATA[There has been a recent upsurge in dengue fever cases in some parts of the South Pacific (American Samoa, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, New Caledonia, Kiribati and Palau), Asia (Thailand) and in South America (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil).  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Thailand: Protest in Bangkok Postponed
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#thailandprotest</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The protest rally planned for Monday 13 October in Bangkok's central shopping district has been postponed. It was to have encompassed the central shopping areas of: MBK, Siam Paragon, Central World, Pantip Plaza, and the Pratunam shopping area. has been postponed. 
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	  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>MATRDE Exhibition &amp; Convention 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#matrade</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In conjunction with INTRADE MALAYSIA 2008, MATRADE is inviting New Zealand companies to meet Malaysian suppliers in a 2 day one to one business meeting at MATRDE Exhibition &amp; Convention Centre (MECC) from 14th to 15th November, 2008.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>23rd Trade Expo - Jakarta
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#tradeexpo</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The 23rd Trade Expo will be held from October 21st ?25th, 2008 in Jakarta, Indonesia.   ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Ecolabel Directory launched
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#ecolabel</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A web-based ecolabel directory has been launched by the Minister of Economic Development, to help businesses and consumers to understand environmental claims. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>New working tariff document to be published following NZ China FTA
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#workingtariff</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Ministry of Economic Development staff responsible for tariff policy, along with the New Zealand Customs Service, have been working closely together on implementing tariff changes resulting from the New Zealand China Free Trade Agreement.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>How to vote from overseas in the New Zealand general Election 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#overseasvote</link>
      <description><![CDATA[If you will be overseas at the time of the general election you can still vote by casting a special declaration vote.
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	  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global food crisis highlighted in annual UN address
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#foodcrisis</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In New Zealand's annual address to the United Nations General Assembly, Permanent Representative Rosemary Banks highlighted the global food crisis as the most immediate challenge facing the international community. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Export controls on strategic goods: new end-use or &quot;catch all&quot; controls on electronic exports 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#exportcontrols</link>
      <description><![CDATA[From 1 October 2008, the Customs and Export Prohibition Order 2008 extends the controls on the export of strategic goods to cover goods, software and technologies which are not listed on the New Zealand Strategic Goods List, but which may be intended for a military or weapons of mass destruction end-use.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Taiwan Butter Tariffs Halved
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In a continuing climate of inflationary pressure the Taiwanese administration has taken another step to unilaterally lower tariffs on selected food imports.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Travel to the United States: New Requirements 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#us</link>
      <description><![CDATA[If you are planning to travel to the United States under the visa waiver programme, see the US Embassy website [external link] for official information on the new travel authorisation requirements due to be introduced in January 2009. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Guizhou-Guangzhou railway starts building
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp#october</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Guests lay a foundation at the inauguration ceremony for the construction of Guiyang-Guangzhou High-speed railway in Guilin, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>China says new liquid milk in line with melamine limits 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#melamine</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The latest tests found that Chinese liquid dairy products met the new temporary restrictions on melamine, the country's top quality control agency said on Saturday. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Fonterra : Waiting for the price bounce
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#fonterra</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Fonterra expects to see a &#24948;ounce back?in commodity prices later in the season as supply and demand factors return to a more favourable equilibrium. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Accords promote African regional ties
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp#accords</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The International Trade Centre and two African regional economic communities signed agreements last week in New York, aimed at developing trade regionally and internationally. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Westpac&apos;s Weekly Commentary document
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#westpacweekly</link>
      <description><![CDATA[To view Westpac's Weekly Commentary document for the week starting 13 October please click here.
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	  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Death toll from Cairo rockfall rises to 61 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#cairo</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The death toll from the rockfall which crushed dozens of houses in Cairo last week has risen to 61, the state news agency MENA said on Wednesday.
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	  <pubDate>Thu, 9 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Manufacturing can be profitable, 4RF shows
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp#manufacturing</link>
      <description><![CDATA[4RF, one of Wellington's last remaining high-tech manufacturing businesses, has broken into the black and plans to invest in a new product that chairman Peter Troughton says has the potential to &quot;increase revenue substantially&quot;.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>China quality chief resigns over milk scandal
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp#milk</link>
      <description><![CDATA[China's chief quality supervisor Li Changjiang stepped down on Monday afternoon with the approval of the State Council after tainted dairy products hospitalized nearly 13,000 infants and killed three.
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	  <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>NZ US Council welcomes US Trans-Pacific Announcement 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#nzuscouncil</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Media Release ?The NZ US Council today welcomed the announcement of the launch of negotiations for the United States to join the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement or &#25567;ranspacific Agreement?  The Agreement, formerly known as the &#25562;4? currently includes New Zealand, Singapore, Chile and Brunei.  
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	  <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Global food situation at a crossroads: IRRI
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalNews%2Easp#irri</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Sagging farm productivity and increasing demand have brought the world to a crossroads in terms of food security, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) said on Sunday.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>China quality chief resigns over milk scandal
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp#milk</link>
      <description><![CDATA[China's chief quality supervisor Li Changjiang stepped down on Monday afternoon with the approval of the State Council after tainted dairy products hospitalized nearly 13,000 infants and killed three. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Somchai Wongsawat is the 26th Thai prime minister 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#somchai</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Somchai Wongsawat, brother-in-law of deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, became the 26th prime minister of Thailand as the new leader of Thailand on Wednesday. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Slower inflation brings relief to Chinese Consumers
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp#chines</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Chinese consumers are breathing a sigh of relief, sensing that Beijing&#25263; measures to rein in inflation are working.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>North Korea  insists Kim is not unwell  
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[North Korea has rebuffed reports that its leader, Kim Jong-il, has collapsed as a result of illness, following his failure to appear at a military parade.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Crown accounts show need for economic action 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#Crownaccount</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Financial Statements of the Government for the four months ended 31 October 2008 underline the need for action to make our economy more productive and competitive, Finance Minister Bill English said today. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Market Snapshot: Middle East - more than just dates and camels
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2Feventssum%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FEVENTSChamberInt%2Easp#snapshot</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Auckland Chamber of Commerce is delighted to introduce a new series of events, Market Snapshots, which will explore business opportunities in emerging markets.

The first of these seminar-style events is focused on the Middle East  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 9 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Canterbury makes Taiwan connection
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#canterbury</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Taiwanese research institute interested in Canterbury's software applications skills - Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is looking at building a relationship with the University of Canterbury after a visit by its president, Dr Johnsee Lee.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 9 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Asian Traders Hope Bailout Is More Than A Patch
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#asiantraders</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Sunday's U.S. government takeover of America's ailing twin mortgage finance giants, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, sparked a rally in Asian stocks Monday... ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 9 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>In business with India
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2Feventssum%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FEVENTSSupInt%2Easp#india</link>
      <description><![CDATA[India Business Forum Oct 1. 
India is experiencing spectacular economic growth, says Des Graydon,  AUT Business School Dean Professor, and it's time New Zealanders ask, where do we fit in this picture?  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 9 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Pakistan&apos;needs help&apos; on economy 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#pakistan</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Pakistan needs a &quot;substantial&quot; injection of external funds if it is to improve its worsening economic situation, an IMF official has said.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 9 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>In business with India
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2Feventssum%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FEVENTSSupInt%2Easp#india</link>
      <description><![CDATA[India Business Forum Oct 1. 
India is experiencing spectacular economic growth, says Des Graydon,  AUT Business School Dean Professor, and it's time New Zealanders ask, where do we fit in this picture?  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 9 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>N.Z. to Emerge From Recession in Fourth Quarter, Institute Says 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#recession</link>
      <description><![CDATA[New Zealand's economy will probably emerge from a nine-month recession in the fourth quarter, according to forecasts from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research Inc.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 2 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Landmark memorandum signed for Mexican trade.
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bheard&amp;subsection=&amp;page=bheardcomment%2Ehtm#mexicantrade</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A landmark memorandum of understanding was signed between Mexican and New Zealand trade champions in Auckland yesterday.
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	  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Beijing expects high GDP growth after Olympic Games
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Beijing Municipal Development and Reform Commission (BMDRC) said that with its hosting of the Olympic Games, Beijing's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to surpass RMB 1 trillion (US$146.2 billion) in 2008.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>New excise duty rates for tobacco
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#newexcisedutyratesfortobacco</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The annual adjustment to the excise and excise-equivalent duty rates on tobacco products will take place on 1 January 2009.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Japan unveils $18 billion stimulus package 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#japan</link>
      <description><![CDATA[pan has unveiled a 2 trillion yen, or $18 billion, stimulus package Friday, including assistance to small businesses and other pump-priming measures to shore up its flagging economy hit by soaring energy and material prices. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 9 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Fannie, Freddie bailout offers bank stocks reprieve
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#bailaouty</link>
      <description><![CDATA[American financial stocks may rise today after the U.S. government took over troubled mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but this may be only a temporary reprieve given the long list of woes banks are currently battling. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 9 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Nuclear Suppliers Group approves Indian exemption
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#nuclear</link>
      <description><![CDATA[After three days of protracted negotiations in Vienna, the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) has approved an exemption to its guidelines which permits civil nuclear commerce with India. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 9 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Mainland China and Taiwan Expand Accords
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      <link>http://www.b-vital.com/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp#chinataiwan</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Mainland China and Taiwan officials signed agreements on 4th November expanding charter flights, maritime shipping and cooperation on food safety issues, bringing their governments closer together as both struggle to overcome economic slowdowns. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Increase in Biosecurity Risk Screening Levy
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) has advised that the Biosecurity Risk Screening Levy has increased...
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	  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia-Malaysia Trade Talks Agree To Resume FTA Negotiations
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#fta</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Minister for Trade, Simon Crean, and the Malaysian Minister for Industry and Trade, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohammad Yassin, today agreed to reinvigorate the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA). ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>WTO Director-General Lamy to seek a second term
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#DirectorGeneral</link>
      <description><![CDATA[General Council chairperson Bruce Gosper informed WTO members on 4 November 2008 that Director-General Pascal Lamy has announced he will seek a second term in office when his current term expires in 2009. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Fact Sheet 38: Exports to China - Certification and Trade Facilitation
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#exportstochina</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Certification and Trade Facilitation (October 2008) is now available on the New Zealand Customs website.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Preferential tariff refunds available under China FTA
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#tariffrefund</link>
      <description><![CDATA[New Zealand exporters and China-based importers who missed out on a preferential tariff under the New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) can apply for a refund. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>China hopes to enhance relations with U.S.
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp#relations</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Democrat or Republican? No matter which party enters the White House, China wants to continue improving Sino-U.S. relations. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>China Cabinet meeting encourages commercial banks to make more loans 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FChinaINTRO%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FChinaNEWS%2Easp#chinacabinet</link>
      <description><![CDATA[China's State Council, or the Cabinet, said Wednesday it would adopt more favorable policies and update the financial system so as to encourage the country's commercial banks to grant more loans to support economic growth.  ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Latest global DairyTrade event sees further softness
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#DairyTrade</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The December trading event for Fonterra&#25263; internet-based sales platform, globalDairyTrade, concluded at 3.10 am this morning (NZT), with the results reflecting a further softening in international dairy prices ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Review of the CER Rules of Origin (ROO)Call for Public Submissions 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#cer</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Economic Development and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade are inviting submissions on the upcoming review of the Rules of Origin (ROO) under the Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (ANZCERTA), known as CER. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Further crackdowns on emissions currency
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#emissions</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The government has proposed new restrictions on the currency that can be used in an emissions trading scheme, which Greenhouse Policy Coalition executive director Catherine Beard says will make it more expensive. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 9 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Protocol updates US-NZ double tax agreement 
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#ProtocolupdatesUSNZdoubletaxagreement</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Finance Minister Bill English and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne have welcomed the signing in Washington today of a protocol that updates the double tax agreement between New Zealand and the United States. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Thailand: Protests in Bangkok: Airport closures: 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#protests</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The political situation in Thailand is uncertain and major demonstrations have taken place in Bangkok.   ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Primary sector recognised as economic driver in briefing 
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#Primarysector</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Biosecurity, David Carter, has today released the Briefing for Incoming Ministers (BIM) from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>Restraint required in Southern Ocean, say Ministers
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully and Defence Minister Wayne Mapp are urging all parties to show restraint during whaling protests in the Antarctic this season. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>New Zealand Customs Service Import Permit List
      </title>
      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#NZCustoms</link>
      <description><![CDATA[To view the New Zealand Customs Service Import Permit List effective from 1 December 2008 please click here. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>NZers UK working holiday rights extended
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2FglobalTRAVELTips%2Easp#november</link>
      <description><![CDATA[New Zealanders heading to the United Kingdom for their OE will be able to work a full two years under a new visa category which is scheduled to replace the Working Holiday Visa this November. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>The Biofuel Bill - Effective From 1 October 2008
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobaltip%2Easp#biofuel</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Biofuel Bill was passed on 3 September 2008 and its provisions came into effect from 1 October 2008. As the Biofuel Bill comprised provisions to amend other Acts, there will not be a &quot;Biofuel Act&quot;, only amendments made to relevant Acts. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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      <title>New Consulate-General in Melbourne
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      <link>http://www.aucklandchamber.co.nz/contentlink.asp?section=bglobal&amp;subsection=bglobal%2FGlobalnewsintro%2Easp&amp;page=bglobal%2Fglobalbulletins%2Easp#consolate</link>
      <description><![CDATA[New Zealand has boosted its representation in Melbourne with career diplomat Rob Hole starting as the New Zealand Consul-General in the city on October the 1st. ]]></description>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +12</pubDate>
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