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Trade Policy Review Body    
 
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  NEW ZEALAND  
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING* HELD ON 29 JUNE AND 1 JULY 2015 
Delegations are invited to submit factual corrections, if any, on their own statement to the 
Secretariat (Mrs Barbara Blanquart: barbara.blanquart@wto.org , or to tprd@wto.org ) no later 
than 12 August 2015. 
 
Organe d'examen des politiques commerciales 
 
NOUVELLE -ZÉLANDE  
PROJET DE COMPTE RENDU DE LA RÉUNION* TENUE LES 29 JUIN ET 1ER JUILLET 2015 
Les délégations sont invitées à soumettre leurs éventuelles corrections factuelles concernant leurs 
propres déclarations au Secrétariat (Mme Barbara Blanquart: barbara.blanquart@wto.org , ou 
tprd@wto.org ) le 12 août 2015 au plus tard. 
 
Órgano de Examen de las Políticas Comerciales 
 
NUEVA ZELANDIA  
PROYECTO DE ACTA DE LA REUNIÓN* CELEBRADA LOS DÍAS 29 DE JUNIO Y 1° DE JULIO DE 2015 
Las delegaciones pueden enviar a la Secretaría (Sra. Barbara Blanquart: 
barbara.blanquart@wto.org , o tprd@wto.org ) a más tardar el 12 de agosto de 2015 las 
correcciones fácticas que deseen introducir en sus propias declaraciones. 
 
 
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  TRADE POLICY REVIEW 
NEW ZEALAND  
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING 
Chairperson: H.E. Mr. Atanas Atanassov Paparizov 
CONTENTS 
 
1  INTRODUCTORY REMARKS BY THE CHAI RPERSON ....................................................... 3  
2  OPENING STATEMENT BY THE REPR ESENTATIVE OF NEW ZEALAND ............................ 5  
3  STATEMENT BY THE DISCUSSANT ................................................................................ 8  
4  STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS ........................................................................................ 12  
5  REPLIES BY THE REPRESENTATIVE OF NEW ZEALAND AND ADDITIONAL 
COMMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 41  
6  CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE CHAI RPERSON ......................................................... 45  
 
 
Note: Advance written questions and additional questions by WTO Members, and the replies 
provided by New Zealand are reproduced in document WT/TPR/M/316/Add.1 and will be available 
online at http://www.wto.org/englis h/tratop_e/tpr_e/tp_rep_e.htm. WT/TPR/W/84 • New Zealand 
 
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  1  INTRODUCTORY REMARKS BY THE CHAIRPERSON 
1.1.  The fifth Trade Policy Review of New Zealand was held on 29 June and 1 July 2015. The 
Chairperson H.E. Mr Atanas Atanassov Paparizov (Bulgaria) welcomed the delegation of New Zealand headed by Mr David Walker, Deputy Secretary, Trade and Economic Group, Ministry 
of Foreign Affairs and Trade; the rest of the delegation, including H.E. Ambassador John Adank, 
Permanent Representative of New Zealand to the WTO; other colleagues from the Mission in Geneva; and the discussant, H.E. Ambassador Fernando De Mateo (Mexico). 
1.2.  The Chairperson recalled the purpose of th e Trade Policy Reviews and the main elements of 
the procedures for the meeting. The report by New Zealand was contained in document WT/TPR/G/316 and that of the WT O Secretariat in WT/TPR/S/316. 
1.3.  New Zealand adopted the alternative time -frame for its TPR. The following delegations 
submitted questions one week before the meeting and had been transmitted to the delegation of 
New Zealand: Canada; Malaysia; Australia; Hong Kong, China; China; Switzerland; India; Chinese Taipei; Mexico; Colombia; the European Union; Singapore; Japan; and the United States. 
The following delegations submitted written questions after the deadline and had also been 
transmitted to the delegation of New Zealand: Chile; Costa Rica; Turkey; Peru; the Republic of Korea; Brazil; and Thailand. 
1.4.  New Zealand's economy had proved to be remarkably resilient in the face of major 
headwinds during the period under review. These ha d included the effects of the global economic 
and financial crisis, and a severe drought, which had caused the country's output to contract in 2008/2009, as well as two devastating earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. 
1.5.  New Zealand's open economy and favourable business environment, together with its sound 
macroeconomic policies and the dynamism of the construction sector had supported a steady economic rebound in recent years. Furthermore, high prices for New Zealand's commodity exports 
during most of the review period also had contributed to GDP growth.  
1.6.  Despite this positive trend, it was to be noted that New Zealand's economy continued to face 
some challenges, including a relatively high foreign debt, low labour productivity, low investment 
in research and development, limited integration into global value chains, and imbalances in the 
housing market. The Chairperson was sure that the authorities would enlighten the Membership on the efforts they were pursuing in order to address these challenges.  
1.7.  The Chairperson was pleased to note that both the Government and the Secretariat reports 
underlined that New Zealand attached great importance to the Multilateral Trading System, and 
that it had taken steps towards the ratification of the Trade Facilitation Agreement. At the same time, New Zealand had increasingly engaged in Regional Trade Agreements. The potential effects 
of these agreements on third parties had elicit ed a number of questions from the Membership.  
1.8.  Both reports also indicated that New Zealand's foreign investment regime was mostly open, 
and that restrictions applied to a few sensitive areas. Several Members had sought clarification on 
the investment screening process and the measures  in place to ensure its transparency and 
efficiency. 
1.9.  Overall, New Zealand maintained an open trade regime. There were no quantitative controls 
on imports and the average applied MFN tariff rate was relatively low, although higher rates were 
maintained in certain sectors such as footwear and textile products. There were various business 
incentive schemes, including export support and promotion, inter alia , as the Business Growth 
Agenda and the International Growth Fund, abou t which Members had asked further information. 
1.10.  It was with much interest that the Chairperson had taken note of various reforms adopted 
by New Zealand since its previous Review in 2009 , with a view to improving and modernizing its 
trade regime. Such reforms included a trade facilitation initiative, which envisaged the 
establishment of a Trade Single Window. Some  Members had enquired about other measures 
New Zealand was taking to further facilitate cust oms procedures, for example, as regards mutual 
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  1.11.  Since its last Review, New Zealand had adopted or had amended legislation in several 
trade-related areas such as antidumping, counter vailing measures, and safeguards. In addition, 
the legal framework for intellectual property had been updated with the adoption of a new Patent Act and amendments to the Copyright and Trad e Mark Acts. Members had raised a number of 
questions on the scope of these reforms and on the protection of geographical indications.  
1.12.  New rules for government procurement had been adopted in 2013, designed to promote 
open competitive procurement; and no preferenti al treatment was granted to domestic suppliers. 
A key development since the last Review had been the acceptance by the WTO Committee on 
Government Procurement of New Zealand's terms of accession to the revised Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) in October 2014. The Chairperson congratulated New Zealand in this respect, and he was sure Members would like to be updated on the status of the ratification 
process.   
1.13.  Agriculture, including food production, continued to play an important role in New Zealand's 
economy and foreign trade, accounting for 69% of total merchandise exports in 2014. It was a 
highly productive sector, with minimal Govern ment support. The Secretariat report provided 
information about recent reforms aimed at promoting competition and transparency in the dairy industry, and several Members had posed specific questions in this regard. Clarification had also 
been sought on the special trading rights of a certain agricultural export company in the kiwifruit 
sector.  
1.14.  The manufacturing activity had seen some diversification towards higher value-added and 
knowledge intensive subsectors in recent years, and contributed 20% to total merchandise 
exports. However, manufacturing had been declining in the period after the last review. 
1.15.  Services were the leading sector of the economy, accounting for 70% of GDP and 25% of 
total exports (of goods and services). New Zealand's financial system was sound and well 
capitalized; its prudential framework had been strengthened during the review period, including 
new legislation for insurance companies and non-bank deposit-taker institutions. The telecommunications sector had been further restructured, leading to the structural separation of 
the incumbent operator. Overall, New Zealand's services market was fairly open by international 
standards. Nevertheless, the level of competition in certain services industries such as retail, finance, real estate and professional services, seemed to be relatively low. New Zealand would wish to elaborate on measures taken or envisaged to address this situation. 
1.16.  The Chairperson was sure that these topi cs and themes, and many more, would be touched 
upon in greater detail at the deliberations on the first and second day of the meeting.  
1.17.  The Chairperson closed his introductory remarks by wishing New Zealand a very successful 
fifth Trade Policy Revi ew. He looked forward to its active engagement in this TPR. 
1.18.  He also noted that a podcast would be made of the meeting which could be accessed on the 
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  2  OPENING STATEMENT BY THE REPRESENTATIVE OF NEW ZEALAND (MR DAVID 
WALKER) 
2.1.  Firstly, I would like to emphasize the si gnificance that New Zealand places on the Trade 
Policy Review Mechanism as the main transparen cy instrument of the WTO. We see the TPR 
Mechanism as invaluable, through its promotion of domestic transparency and by assisting 
economies to work towards ensuring that their trade policies are consistent with their WTO obligations. New Zealand is committed to stable and sustainable macroeconomic policies and a 
trade policy consistent with the WTO goals of expa nding trade, substantial reduction of tariffs and 
other barriers to goods and services trade, and to the elimination of discriminatory treatment in international commerce. The TPR mechanism is also important in highlighting Members' liberalization efforts and their impact on the multilateral trading system. Finally, it provides a 
useful forum for Members to set out their wider economic and development needs in the context of 
their particular trade policy ambitions. 
2.2.  I would like at the outset to thank Ambassador De Mateo for agreeing to act as the 
discussant in this review and I would also like to thank Members for their written questions 
provided to date, I am pleased to advise that  we have provided written responses to the 
216 questions submitted before the closing dates, as well as to all of the 46 questions that reached 
us after that date. We have a sizeable New Zealand team this morning and we will also do our best 
to respond to oral comments and questions raised as part of the discussion today and on Wednesday. 
2.3.  Six years ago, at the time of New Zeal and's last Trade Policy Review, the New Zealand 
economy was suffering from the effects of the Gl obal Financial Crisis. New Zealand had entered 
recession in early 2008, before the GFC, due to slow domestic activity and a 2007/08 drought. This was subsequently exacerbated by the impact of the major earthquake which hit Christchurch, 
New Zealand's second largest city, in early 2011. Fortunately, the economic and trade policy 
settings introduced in the 1980s and 1990s provided  greater flexibility within our economy and 
assisted its relatively rapid recovery from these challenges. These changes have also ensured that 
New Zealand is well placed to leverage new opportunities in the aftermath of the crisis. The New 
Zealand economy has further benefitted from increasing trade with emerging Asia, and strong demand which has boosted commodity export prices and New Zealand's terms of trade. Rebuilding Christchurch has further added to domestic economic activity. More recently, rapid population 
growth in excess of 1% per annum as a result of net migration inflows has boosted aggregate 
demand in the economy. 
2.4.  As a country with a strong reliance on ex port earnings, New Zealand has benefitted greatly 
from trade openings, and an open international trading system is essential for our growth and the 
growth of the world economy. We are therefore a long-standing supporter of a non-discriminatory 
and rules-based multilateral trading system under the WTO. 
2.5.  In terms of domestic economic policy, the New Zealand Government is focused on lifting 
New Zealand's underlying growth rate, reducing capacity constraints, increasing productivity and international connections, and creating both more highly skilled jobs and better conditions for investment. With exports of goods and services comprising around 30% of New Zealand's GDP, 
the Government's policy approach recognizes that trade is an integral component of the 
New Zealand economy, and therefore remains a fundamental element of the Government's 
broader economic policies designed to promote sustained economic growth. In the period under 
review, New Zealand's total exports (of goods and services) were NZ$68.6 billion for the year 
ended September 2014, which is an increase from NZ$58.7 billion for the year ended September 2009. Total imports were NZ$64.1 billion for the year ended September 2014, 
compared with NZ$55 billion for the year ended September 2009.  
2.6.  In agriculture, New Zealand's already low tariffs on agricultural products have continued to 
decline since its previous Review in 2009. The average applied MFN tariff under the WTO definition of agriculture was 1.4% in 2014, compared with 1.8% in 2008/09. Around 90% of goods enter 
New Zealand tariff free, and since 1 July 2001, 100% of goods from Least Developed Countries 
have entered New Zealand duty free and quota fr ee. New Zealand continues to have one of the 
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  2.7.  On services, New Zealand is also very open. New Zealand has undertaken commitments in 
90 sectors under GATS, of which around 30 sectors and subsectors where market access and national treatment is completely open for Modes 1–3. New Zealand includes high quality services chapters in its FTAs, and is an active participant in the Trade in Services Agreement negotiations. 
On the OECD Services Trade Restrictiveness Index, New Zealand scores better than average for 
15 out of the 18 sectors covered. In some areas,  such as accounting services, engineering, and 
road and air transport, New Zealand operates one of the most open regimes amongst all countries 
surveyed. New Zealand also has a regulatory environment which is internationally recognized as 
facilitating uptake of these opportunities. For example, New Zealand ranks 2nd out of 
189 economies on the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index.  
2.8.  In terms of environment and labour condit ions, New Zealand aims both internationally and 
domestically to develop sound and sustainable policies for trade and to ensure that such policies 
are mutually supportive and serve the overarching objective of sustainable development. As noted 
above, New Zealand grants duty-free quota-free acce ss to imports from LDCs as well as granting 
preferential tariffs for developing countries under the Generalized System of Preferences. 
New Zealand was pleased to participate in the High Level Meeting on the LDC Services Waiver. We are working toward submitting New Zealand's notification (prepared on the basis of the signals we 
provided in February) by the July indicative timeframe. New Zealand recognizes that trade is a 
powerful catalyst for economic growth and poverty reduction.  
2.9.  New Zealand's Business Growth Agenda is an extensive Government programme of work 
designed to encourage New Zealand businesses to gr ow in order to drive economic growth, create 
jobs and improve New Zealanders' standard of living. The Business Growth Agenda sets out 
ambitious targets, including increasing the rati o of exports to GDP from 30% to 40% by 2025. 
New Zealand's prospects of achieving this depend on it continuing to be able to sell its goods and 
services abroad and to achieving closer integration into regional and global value chains. These 
prospects would be markedly improved by the removal of substantial market access barriers in many key markets, not least in products where New Zealand has a comparative advantage. 
2.10.  Accordingly, New Zealand is committed to achieving further trade liberalization through 
bilateral, regional and plurilateral initiatives as well as through the WTO multilateral rules-based system. Bilateral, regional and plurilateral tr ade agreements can, and must, complement and 
reinforce the multilateral trading system. Since its last Review, New Zealand has concluded a 
number of new such agreements, and is involved in negotiating several more, as outlined below. 
In addition, New Zealand is actively involved in regional integration processes throughout the Asia Pacific, including the APEC process, with an incr easing emphasis on addressing behind-the-border 
regulatory issues and enhancing regional connectivity. 
2.11.  New Zealand considers that these trade agreements can make an important strategic 
contribution to supporting the WTO system provided  they are effective in ensuring the elimination 
of barriers with respect to substantially all trade between the parties involved. Accordingly, 
New Zealand has consistently structured its free trade agreements in ways that ensure they complement the multilateral trading system, making them a stepping stone for further multilateral trade liberalization. New Zealand thus seeks FTAs which are comprehensive in scope and which 
improve the conditions for the growth of New Zealand's economic relationships, including through 
trade in goods, services, and investment, as well as to secure trade facilitating commitments from our trading partners on a range of related issues. Additionally, New Zealand consistently seeks 
open accession clauses for its FTAs. 
2.12.  The Australia/New Zealand Closer Econom ic Relations and Trade Agreement (ANZCERTA) 
between New Zealand and Australia was signed 32 years ago, and since the last review in 2009 
Australia and New Zealand have committed to a process referred to as the Single Economic Market 
(SEM) agenda. The SEM agenda builds on ANZCERTA's liberalization measures to increase integration by identifying innovative, low-cost actions behind the border. In addition, New Zealand has concluded a Closer Economic Partnership Agre ement with Hong Kong, China; an Agreement on 
Economic Cooperation with the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu; 
and a Free Trade Agreement with Korea. The Ag reement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New 
Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) also entered into force in 2010. New Zealand also concluded 
negotiations towards an FTA with the Gulf Cooperation Council in 2009, and despite delays, we are 
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  2.13.  Other negotiations underway in which New Zealand is participating include the Trans Pacific 
Partnership, negotiations on the Regional Comp rehensive Economic Partnership Agreement made 
up of the ten ASEAN countries and their six FTA partners, as well as bilateral negotiations with India. Efforts are also ongoing to pursue grea ter economic integration and trade among Pacific 
Forum countries through the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus 
negotiations.  
2.14.  New Zealand emphasizes, however, that while these bilateral and regional trade initiatives 
are important, they can only complement, and not replace, the multilateral trading system.  
2.15.  New Zealand welcomed the WTO Committee on Government Procurement's decision in 
October 2014 on the terms of New Zealand's accession to the plurilateral WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and expects to deposi t our instrument of accession by the end of 
July this year. New Zealand supports the full and timely implementation of the Trade Facilitation 
Agreement (TFA), and expects to de posit Notification of Acceptance of the Protocol in advance of 
the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference. New Zealand continues to support the conclusion of the 
Information Technology Agreement negotiations in 2015, and is an active participant in the 
ongoing Environmental Goods Agreement negotiations. 
2.16.  The continued failure to conclude the Doha Round risks undermining the WTO's ability to 
perform its negotiating role effectively. This is of particular concern to small trade dependent 
countries such as New Zealand. Accordingly, and pursuant to the outcomes of the 9th WTO 
Ministerial meeting in Bali, New Zealand continues to work with other WTO Members in the preparatory process for the 10th WTO Ministerial meeting in December, to ensure that meeting is 
successful in delivering outcomes on the WTO's Doha Round agenda capable of supporting the 
continued growth and development of WTO Member economies. We would like to see credible outcomes achieved across agriculture, NAMA and serv ices, as well as rules. In this context, we are 
cosponsors of proposals on export competition and fisheries subsidies which can be seen as part of 
our contribution to efforts to find a recalibrated formula which would allow us to achieve a more modest but still meaningful set of outcomes. We are, of course, very much aware that at this point 
in our work, Members, and particularly the larges t and most influential Members, appear to be 
struggling to find consensus in a range of areas. We would urge them to exercise the leadership 
needed to find compromises in the best interest s of the WTO and the future of the multilateral 
trading system. It is that system that prov ides the context for the economic growth and 
development of all Members of the system.  
2.17.  I look forward very much to the statements of Members this morning and we will look to do 
our best to address any further questions. WT/TPR/W/84 • New Zealand 
 
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  3  STATEMENT BY THE DISCUSSANT 
3.1.  Señor Presidente, Sr. David Walker, Subsecretario de Comercio y Economía, Embajador 
John Adank, colegas.  
3.2.  Nueva Zelandia se encuentra prácticamente en las antípodas de Ginebra. Está literalmente en 
el otro lado del mundo. Sin embargo, difícilmente se puede encontrar un país más cercano a la 
OMC. Nueva Zelandia no es sólo un paladín de un sistema multilateral de comercio fuerte, transparente y abierto y un defensor a ultranza contra las tendencias proteccionistas en el mundo, 
sino también ha dado a esta Organización contribuciones tan importantes como las presidencias de 
David Walker y John Adank en el Comité de Agricultura en Sesión Especial.  
3.3.  Quiero aprovechar la oportunidad, como relator del Examen de las políticas comerciales de su 
país, para rendir un tributo a John por su dedicación, trabajo, conocimientos, espíritu de 
compromiso, capacidad de escuchar y su excelente humor frente a la adversidad. Es una lástima 
que se vaya sin haber podido concluir la Ronda de Doha, no obstante los grandes esfuerzos que él ha desplegado para solucionar una de las áreas más complicadas de la negociación. Lo vamos a 
echar mucho de menos.  
Visión global 3.4.  En lo que a continuación voy a decir, he buscado complementar lo contenido en los 
excelentes informes que nos presentan, por un lado, el Gobierno de Nueva Zelandia y, por el otro, 
la Secretaría.  
3.5.  Es difícil no insistir en que, desde su último examen, Nueva Zelandia no sólo se ha mantenido 
como una de las economías más abiertas del mundo, sino que ha salido airosa de la mayor crisis 
financiera internacional en 70 años y a dos terremotos de tal magnitud que las pérdidas materiales 
alcanzaron el 20% de su PIB.  
3.6.  Nueva Zelandia demostró que el comercio es una de las mejores herramientas –
complementaria de otras también fundamentales - para hacer frente a las adversidades 
económicas y naturales. Quizás ha sido porque todavía tiene fresco en la memoria el fracaso del modelo sustituidor de importaciones que siguió durante más de cuatro décadas hasta mediados de 
los años 80.  
3.7.  Hoy en día, Nueva Zelandia aparece entre los primeros lugares en todos los índices sobre 
facilidad de hacer negocios y competitividad económica, así como en los de bienestar social y desarrollo humano.  
3.8.  La atinada política fiscal y monetaria del país y un sector financiero saludable, han propiciado 
la estabilidad macroeconómica con una inflación que se ha mantenido en una tasa muy baja y dentro de los objetivos fijados por el Banco Central. Nueva Zelandia tiene un bajo índice de 
desempleo gracias a la flexibilidad de su mercado laboral y a los movimientos migratorios de los 
últimos años.  
3.9.  Su crecimiento económico en los últimos años ha sido más elevado que el de la mayoría de 
los países desarrollados. La OCDE estima que en 2015, Nueva Zelandia crecerá en 3,5%.  
3.10.  Sin embargo, este país tiene todavía varios retos que enfrentar. El primero, un déficit en 
cuenta corriente de una magnitud importante, a lo que está contribuyendo la importante caída en sus términos de intercambio internacional a partir del primer trimestre de 2014. Para dar un 
ejemplo, el precio mundial de los productos láct eos – que representan el 42% de las exportaciones 
neozelandesas de mercancías — están hoy a la mitad del nivel que alcanzaron en febrero de 2014. Las exportaciones de Nueva Zelandia dependen en tres cuartas partes de productos primarios, los 
cuales están sujetos a una gran volatilidad de precios. Esto es particularmente preocupante 
cuando los ingresos de exportación dependen de un manojo de productos. Por ello, es alentador observar que el Gobierno neozelandés esté profund izando en las exportaciones de servicios y de 
otros insumos que promuevan una mayor integración a las cadenas globales de valor, buscando 
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  3.11.  Al deterioro de los términos de intercambio hay que aunar una importante deuda externa, 
particularmente en manos del sector privado, lo que incrementa las repercusiones negativas sobre la balanza en cuenta corriente. 
3.12.  Si bien la caída en los precios del petróleo y la depreciación del dólar neozelandés en el 
último año quitará presión a la balanza comercial, el sector privado necesitará mayores montos de 
moneda local para pagar su deuda externa, lo que aumenta la vulnerabilidad externa. Se requiere lograr un aumento en la tasa de ahorro interno, que en estos momentos se ubica en 20% del PIB, 
lo cual es insuficiente y también se requiere la profundización de medidas de consolidación fiscal 
para reducir la deuda neta. 
3.13.  A pesar de que el índice de bienestar humano es elevado, la desigualdad en los ingresos es 
relativamente alta, con un coeficiente de Gini que ha crecido significativamente en los últimos 
30 años. El Gobierno neozelandés está consciente  de que se requieren de políticas públicas 
educativas y de transferencias destinadas a los grupos de población de bajos recursos, incluyendo la profundización en políticas de reducción en los costos de las viviendas, como el programa 
"HomeStart" implementado el 1º de abril pasado y el cual ayudará en la compra de viviendas.  
La política comercial 3.14.  Es dentro de este marco macroeconómico en el que, cumpliendo con uno de los mandatos 
fundamentales de la OMC, se debe ubicar el análisis de la política comercial de Nueva Zelandia.  
3.15.  Quiero empezar por reconocer la efectiva implementación de medidas de facilitación del 
comercio en los últimos años, las que ponen a este país a la vanguardia en la mayoría de los indicadores. Entre estas medidas se encuentra un  sistema conjunto de gestión de las fronteras, 
que incluye una ventanilla única y un formulario revisado para la declaración electrónica de las 
importaciones. Sin embargo, todavía tendría que hacer mayores esfuerzos en el campo de resoluciones anticipadas y de formalidades documentales. 
3.16.  No puedo dejar de insistir en el hecho de que Nueva Zelandia tiene uno de los aranceles 
NMF aplicados más bajos entre los países Miembros de la OMC, apenas el 2,4% en promedio en 2014, con un 1,4% para productos agrícolas y un 2,5% en el sector manufacturero. Igualmente 
importante es el hecho de que más de las tres quintas partes de sus líneas arancelarias están en 
cero y un tercio adicional se ubica por debajo del 5%. Esto tiene como resultado que, para usar una palabra de moda en las negociaciones de Doha, su arancel consolidado promedio aplicado, de 10,2%, tenga mucha "agua".  
3.17.  Nueva Zelandia ha demostrado en reiteradas ocasiones su compromiso con el sistema 
multilateral de comercio, donde además de participar activamente en las negociaciones de Doha, es parte de las negociaciones de expansión de la cobertura de productos del ITA, en las de un 
acuerdo de bienes ambientales (EGA, por sus siglas en inglés) y en el Acuerdo sobre Compras de 
Gobierno. Aunado a esto, se ha embarcado en una ambiciosa política de integración regional a t r a v é s  d e  a c u e r d o s  c o m e r c i a l e s .  A l  d í a  d e  h o y  c u e n t a  c o n  n u e v e  a c u e r d o s  d e  l i b r e  c o m e r c i o  y  
participa de lleno en las negociaciones del TPP y del TISA. 
3.18.  Su sector agrícola se posiciona como uno de los más orientados hacia el mercado y 
competitivos del mundo, contando con un mínimo de intervención estatal. Las importaciones no están sujetas a contingentes ni a la obtención de licencias. Solo se otorgan subsidios para los 
controles de seguridad biológica en frontera y para casos de desastres naturales. En 2013, se 
posicionó como el miembro de la OCDE con el menor porcentaje de ayuda a los productores (inferior al 1%) y el otorgamiento de la Medida Global de la Ayuda (MGA) en el período examinado 
fue nulo, fue zero. Sin embargo, a pesar de sus admi rables avances, este sector se enfrenta a los 
dos grandes retos que antes mencioné, el deterioro en los términos de intercambio y un alto nivel de endeudamiento.  
3.19.  En cuanto al sector de las manufacturas,  los principales indicadores muestran un retroceso 
importante, tanto en su contribución al PIB, como en la generación de empleo y en el poco dinamismo de sus exportaciones, tendencia que, de acuerdo con Statistics New Zealand, continúa en el primer trimestre de este año. El Gobierno  de Nueva Zelandia está instrumentando políticas WT/TPR/W/84 • New Zealand 
 
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  para revertir esta situación, como la "Business Growth Agenda" y los programas "Better by 
Design", "Better by Lean" y "Better by Strategy". 
3.20.  El sector de los servicios también está abierto a la competencia externa. Contribuye con el 
73,2% del empleo y el 69,7% de su PIB. Ambos porcentajes aumentan en más de seis puntos si 
se considera, como pienso yo que debe hacerse, a la construcción como un servicio. También 
contribuye con el 25% de las exportaciones totales. En todo caso, según el Índice de Restricción del Comercio de Servicios de la OCDE, Nueva Zelandia está mejor posicionado que el promedio en 
15 de los 18 sectores abarcados por el Índice y en muchos casos los obstáculos por sector son 
pocos o muy reducidos. Nueva Zelandia podría mejorar la eficiencia de su economía estableciendo reformas que promuevan la competencia en los tres sectores con mayor restricción, principalmente en el de telecomunicaciones, único cuya restrictividad es superior al promedio de la 
OECD y donde sus precios son relativamente más altos. Sin embargo, como dato curioso, muchas 
empresas productoras de aplicaciones para teléfonos inteligentes y computadoras utilizan el mercado neozelandés como punto focal. Si esa aplicación es exitosa en Nueva Zelandia también 
será exitosa en el resto del mundo.  
3.21.  No puedo dejar de mencionar que si bien Nueva Zelandia tiene un régimen de inversión 
extranjera abierto, aplica restricciones en algunas esferas, como a la adquisición de tierras 
sensibles o en la compra de "activos comerciales importantes", así como en los sectores del 
transporte aéreo y telecomunicaciones.  
3.22.  Durante el período de examen se introdujeron importantes cambios a la legislación sobre 
propiedad intelectual. En 2014, entró en vigor una nueva Ley de Patentes y desde 2009 se 
introdujeron cambios a las principales leyes: la Ley de Dibujos y Modelos en 2010; la Ley de 
Derechos de Autor en 2011 y, en ese mismo año, la Ley de Marcas Comerciales. 
Avances respecto al TPR de 2009 
3.23.  Ahora me referiré a las acciones tomadas por Nueva Zelandia respecto a algunos de los 
señalamientos efectuados por los Miembros durante su anterior EPC en 2009 y que han sido reiterados durante este EPC. 
3.24.  Algunos Miembros criticaron la falta de protección de indicaciones geográficas, las que 
siguen estando reguladas por el mismo marco legal que en el anterior examen. Se espera que en 
2016 entre en vigor la Ley de Registro de las Indicaciones Geográficas, por la que se establecerá un sistema de registro para vinos y bebidas espirituosas.  
3.25.  En contratación pública, varios Miembros señalaron la necesidad de desarrollar una 
legislación general en la materia. Nueva Zelandia aprobó en 2012 los Principios Generales de Contratación Pública; en 2013 entraron en vigor las Normas de Abastecimiento Público, que 
remplazaron las Normas Obligatorias para la Contratación de los Departamentos de 2006, y 
finalmente se han publicado varias directrices para facilitar esta actividad, la más importante es la Directiva sobre Contratación para las Entidades Públicas de 2008. Y desde luego, en 2014 se 
acordó la adhesión de Nueva Zelandia al Acuerdo sobre Contratación Pública de la OMC, el cual 
está siendo examinado actualmente por su Parlamento para su ratificación.  
3.26.  Algunos Miembros se mostraron preocupados por lo estricto del régimen neozelandés de 
medidas sanitarias y fitosanitarias. Si bien durante el período de examen no se implementó 
ninguna modificación importante, también es cierto que durante este tiempo no se planteó 
ninguna preocupación en el Comité SPS relacionada con Nueva Zelandia.  
3.27.  En cuanto a las medidas antidumping, durante anterior EPC, algunos Miembros pidieron 
mayor transparencia en sus procedimientos. Hubo dos cambios importantes en su legislación, el 
primero en 2012 para incluir una nueva disposición que permite a los importadores solicitar la devolución de los derechos antidumping pagados en exceso y el segundo en 2014 para suspender 
los derechos antidumping existentes a los materiales de construcción, eso como parte del esfuerzo 
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  3.28.  Hubo Miembros que señalaron su preocu pación porqué ciertos productos agropecuarios 
están sujetos a gestión de las exportaciones de empresas comerciales del estado, en particular el caso de "Fontera Co-operative Group" para productos lácteos y "Zespri Group" para el kiwi. En este sentido, se redujeron gradualmente el númer o de las licencias exclusivas de exportación de 
productos lácteos de los que era titular Fonterra Co-operative Group, hasta su eliminación a finales 
de 2010. Zespri Group, por otro lado, mantiene el  derecho automático, aunque no exclusivo, para 
exportar a todos los mercados, salvo a Australia; los demás exportadores deben contar con 
aprobación del Kiwifruit New Zealand, esto se ha traducido en que el 97% de las exportaciones 
corresponda a Zespri Group, notificada a la OMC como una empresa comercial del estado.  
3.29.  Para concluir, quiero señalar que Nueva Zelandia no solo nos inspira respeto por la danza 
"haka" que hacen los All Blacks, sino por el arduo esfuerzo emprendido en estos últimos seis años 
y que le han posicionado como una de las economías más sólidas y confiables. 
3.30.  Considero que Nueva Zelandia cuenta con los elementos para continuar con su tendencia de 
crecimiento constante y poder incursionar de mejor manera en las cadenas globales de 
producción, distintas a las agrícolas y, por ende, integrarse mayormente al sistema multilateral de 
comercio.  
3.31.  Quiero desearles una exitosa conclusión del presente examen y finalizar, como el título de 
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  4  STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS 
CANADA 4.1.  I would like to take this opportunity to mention that a reception was hosted by our High 
Commission in Wellington last April to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the High Commission of 
Canada in New Zealand. 
4.2.  The establishment of diplomatic relation s between our two countries in 1939 marked the 
beginning of a rich history of diplomatic engage ment and cooperation that has been going from 
strength to strength ever since, and continues to  be driven by the strong people-to-people links 
between our two countries. For decades we have work ed closely together at the United Nations, in 
the Commonwealth, at the World Trade Organization and in other international bodies to advance shared values and common objectives.  
4.3.  Turning my attention more specifically to the Trade Policy Review, I note from the 
Secretariat's report that the New Zealand economy has gathered momentum over the last few years. Let me commend the Government of New Zealand on its on-going commitment to sound 
economic principles and policies, as well as a prudent fiscal regime that has underpinned this 
economic performance and which also points to an outlook for sustained economic growth. This is no small achievement given the challenges brought about by the post-Global Financial Crisis, and 
constraints tied to productivity growth, volatile commodity prices, and a strong currency. Let me 
also recognize the government's Business Growth Agenda - which addresses six key pillars that include Capital Markets, Innovation, and Infrastructure - which has no doubt contributed to the record of success since the last review. 
4.4.  For a small country like New Zealand, trade is essential to economic growth. The Government 
deserves credit for its on-going commitment to work across the full WTO agenda to support a rules-based global trading system. This was once again illustrated last year when a positive 
decision on New Zealand's accession to the plurilateral WTO Agreement on Government 
Procurement was adopted.   
4.5.   The Government should also be praised for its important strides in expanding its global 
trading interests - and trade liberalization - through regional and bilateral initiatives. As mentioned 
in the Secretariat's report, New Zealand now has ten Regional Trade Agreements of which four 
entered into force during the period of review, with two new agreements having been concluded 
with the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Republic of Korea. In the context of the ongoing 
Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, Canada and New Zealand are like-minded partners and are 
working to conclude an ambitious agreement which will establish new rules for trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. 
4.6.  New Zealand boasts one of the most open  and deregulated economies in the world, an 
economy that is welcoming to foreign suppliers and investors alike. There are, however, areas which Canada will continue to monitor and in particular to this review and the Secretariat's report, 
has also submitted written questions that reflect our concerns. Canada is, for example, interested 
in the regulation of the pharmaceuticals sector in New Zealand. In particular, how the level of competition impacts on consumer choice, as well as the policies and regulations of the Pharmaceutical Management Agency, specifically with respect to subsidizing drug products 
dispensed by community and hospital pharmacies. Canada is also interested to learn about how 
adopting Australia's oversight mechanisms will affect the New Zealand Intellectual Property Office and the New Zealand Institute of Patent Attorneys. More broadly, Canada's interests in this review 
pertain to developments in economic policy, bilateral and regional trade agreements, and trade 
policy and practices that may impact on mutually beneficial growth in trade and investment between our two countries.  
4.7.  En terminant, le Canada souhaite à la délégation tout le succès possible dans 
l'accomplissement de sa tâche et aimerait réitérer qu'il apprécie l'opportunité qui lui est offerte de participer à cet examen. WT/TPR/W/84 • New Zealand 
 
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  MALAYSIA  ON BEHALF  OF ASEAN 
4.8.  New Zealand remains an important trading partner for ASEAN and was notably among the 
first ASEAN's Dialogue Partners to hold summits with ASEAN back in 1977. Since then, trade and investment between ASEAN and New Zealand have grown significantly to reach US$9.8 billion in 
2013. Foreign direct investment inflows from New Zealand to ASEAN amounted to US$570 million 
in 2013. It is important to note that this year marks the 40th year of ASEAN-New Zealand dialogue relations. Recognizing this important milestone, both sides agreed to hold a Commemorative 
Summit in November this year to review past achievements and discuss ways to bring more 
successes and benefit to this partnership. 
4.9.  ASEAN also applauds New Zealand's leader ship in pursuing a modern, comprehensive and 
high-quality trade agreement with ASEAN as exempl ified by the implementation of the first region 
to region free trade agreement for ASEAN i.e. the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade 
Agreement (AANZFTA) as well as ongoing negotiations of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). We believe that these initiatives will not only help pave the way for increased 
trade and investment flows but become the catalyst for enhanced and accelerated regional 
integration in the Asia Pacific region. 
4.10.  ASEAN commends New Zealand's active participation in the multilateral trading system and 
has consistently played an important role in the Doha negotiations. We look forward to working 
closely with New Zealand to achieve concrete deliv erables ahead of the 10th Ministerial Conference 
in Nairobi, Kenya. We welcome New Zealand's announcement to ratify the Trade Facilitation Agreement before the MC10. ASEAN would also lik e to express our appreciation to New Zealand 
for its progressive contribution to Aid for Trade and the development of trade-related capacities, 
allowing the developing and least developed countries including those in ASEAN to enjoy the benefits of the multilateral trading system.  
4.11.  We note that some members of ASEAN have been subjected to initiations on antidumping 
investigations and several anti-dumping measures have been imposed. While these have been conducted in line with WTO rules, it would have been helpful to have greater disclosures in a more 
transparent manner at various stages of the investigation.  
4.12.  We would like to thank New Zealand in advance for their written responses to questions 
submitted by some ASEAN member States. We take this opportunity to thank Ambassador John Adank and his delegation for their constructive engagement with delegations here in Geneva. 
MALAYSIA 
4.13.  Malaysia lauds the many proactive measures New Zealand has put in place to simplify its 
tax structure, strengthen its regulatory management system and remove barriers to trade and 
investment as highlighted in the Secretariat report. This is evidenced by the low level of MFN rates 
applied by New Zealand to agricultural products; the lowest MFN rates worldwide with just a 2.4% average, the elimination of the use of import lice nsing, the absence of tariff quotas and the low 
level of support provided to its agricultural sector; which is the lowest of any OECD countries. 
These initiatives have contributed to New Zealand's steady real GDP growth averaging 2.1% between 2008 and 2014.   
4.14.  Malaysia and New Zealand enjoy a close bilateral economic relation through the years. Our 
bilateral trade reached US$2.5 billion last year and we look forward to a continuous upward trend. 
Within ASEAN, Malaysia is New Zealand's largest trading partner, second largest export destination and largest import source. Malaysia's major exports to New Zealand in 2014 were among others 
crude petroleum, electrical and electronics and, chemicals and chemical products while imports 
from New Zealand were processed food, ag riculture products and wood products.  
4.15.  In terms of investment, as of December 2014, New Zealand companies have invested 
almost US$35 million in Malaysia. Some of these companies have established in Malaysia their 
global trading headquarters as well as centre for talent and business development. Similarly, 
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  4.16.  The Malaysia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (MNZFTA) is Malaysia's third bilateral FTA 
and recognized as an important platform in strengthening our economic and technical cooperation. Malaysia and New Zealand are also building a comprehensive regional economic integration through the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA), the Regional 
Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).   
4.17.  We commend New Zealand for its steadfas t support and commitment to the multilateral 
trading system and global trade liberalization. Most  notably, New Zealand, has given us the gift of 
Chairpersons of the Special Session on the Committ ee of Agriculture. We take this opportunity to 
thank Mr David Walker for his past dedication to the task and will continue working with 
Ambassador John Adank on the Post-Bali work programme.  
4.18.  Malaysia welcomes the opportunity to submit written questions to New Zealand on a 
number of issues. We would like to thank New Zealand for responding to our questions and these 
are being examined at the capital. Despite New Zealand's impressive record, some areas for needed improvement remain, such as the aver age gap of some 9% between the applied and 
bound MFN rates.  
4.19.  On mandatory standards, we note that New Zealand has imposed more than 
1000 standards of which only some 43 standards were adopted directly from international 
standards. The remainder are domestic standards or joint standards developed with Australia. We 
therefore encourage New Zealand to harmonize its national standards with that of international ones so as to better facilita te the free flow of goods. 
AUSTRALIA 
4.20.  Australia's relationship with New Zealand is the closest and most comprehensive of all its 
bilateral relationships. Our ties with New Zealand are strong and deep. The bilateral economic and trade relationship is shaped by the Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade 
Agreement (CER or ANZCERTA), which came into effect on 1 January 1983. We consider 
ANZCERTA to be one of the most liberalizing and successful free trade agreements in the world. It 
was the first to include trade in services.   
4.21.  Since 1983, ANZCERTA has underpinned strong annual average growth in two-way trade in 
goods of 6.7% (1983-2014). Today, New Zealand is Australia's sixth largest trading partner, our largest market for manufactured products and our fifth largest export destination. New Zealand is Australia's twelfth largest source of foreign investment and third most important destination for 
Australian investment abroad.  
4.22.  ANZCERTA was conceived as an outward-looking and open trading agreement which would 
increase the capacity of both partners to deve lop closer economic and trading links with other 
countries, particularly in the South Pacific and South-East Asia. Beginning in 1996, Australia and 
New Zealand have worked to strengthen ties with the ASEAN Free Trade Area culminating in the entry into force in 2010 of the ASEAN Australia  New Zealand FTA (AAANZFTA). AANZFTA is seen 
as a template for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) while ANZCERTA is 
seen as a potential model for the economic integration of ASEAN. Australia and New Zealand share our ANZCERTA experiences with ASEAN though the Integration Partnership Forum.   
4.23.  In recent years, both Governments have taken the Single Economic Market (SEM) approach 
to bilateral economic relations with the aim of enabling business, consumers and investors to 
conduct operations across the Tasman in a seamless regulatory environment.   
4.24.  New Zealand recognizes that economic reform is a key driver of a high performing 
economy, sustained economic growth and increased prosperity. Australia commends New Zealand 
on structural economic reform initiatives and responsible fiscal management, including commitment to return to fiscal surplus and reduce debt. Australia also welcomes New Zealand's 
commitment to regulatory reform, particularly by reforming the Resource Management Act. 
4.25.  Australia and New Zealand are strong supporters of the multilateral trading system. We 
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  agricultural producer with Government support the lowest amongst OECD countries, providing a 
model for other WTO Members to emulate. While lesser known, New Zealand's success in focusing on growing higher education and professional se rvices exports has also been impressive.   
4.26.  We are working closely with New Zealand in implementing the Bali Package and finalising 
negotiation of the Doha Round. We are also both  negotiating the Trade in Services Agreement 
(TiSA), expansion of the Information Technology Agreement and an Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA).   
4.27.  Australia and New Zealand continue to work together in negotiating regional FTAs 
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER Plus). Both countries also have ambitious bilateral FTA agendas.   
HONG
 KONG,  CHINA 
4.28.  Hong Kong, China (HKC) and New Zealand have enjoyed a cordial and rewarding bilateral 
relationship for a long time. The first New Zealand Consul-General to Hong Kong arrived in our city 
in 1960. Since then, we have nurtured our business and cultural ties side by side. We signed the 
HKC-New Zealand Closer Economic Partnershi p Agreement in March 2010, which was HKC's 
second free trade agreement. While the Agreement is not the sole reason for our growing trade 
links, it has undoubtedly opened up new co rridors for trade and investment between us. 
4.29.  Both HKC and New Zealand are strong advoca tes for trade and investment liberalization. We 
have been working closely together in different international and regional fora in pursuit of this goal. We appreciate New Zealand's strong commitment to strengthening the multilateral trading 
system and commend their significant contributions to the Doha Round negotiations as it strives to 
bring about a successful outcome. 
4.30.  We note that since the last review, New Zealand has implemented a trade facilitation 
project geared towards the establishment of a "Joint Border Management System", under which a 
Trade Single Window and a revised import electronic declaration form have been put in place. We welcome New Zealand's trade facilitating initiatives and encourage New Zealand to continue its 
efforts in this regard. 
4.31.  On the multilateral front, we are glad to no te that New Zealand is now working to submit its 
instrument of acceptance for the Agreement on Trade Facilitation Protocol. We look forward to seeing New Zealand's acceptance of the Agreement in the near future. 
4.32.  Although New Zealand has bound 100% of its tariff lines, there exists a gap of 13.3% 
between its average applied and bound MFN rates for dutiable lines. This gap, though not utilised, 
means that there is still a certain degree of unpredictability to the tariff regime. We also note tariff 
escalation in some product lines, such as chemic als; wood and furniture; and food, beverages and 
tobacco industries. We would encourage New Zeal and to consider improvements in these two 
aspects. 
4.33.  We are pleased to see the accession of  New Zealand to the Agreement on Government 
Procurement (GPA). We look forward to welcomin g and working closely with  New Zealand when it 
becomes a full-fledged GPA Party 30 days after it deposits its instrument of accession, hopefully by the end of July, as Dr Walker just mentioned. 
4.34.  HKC, together with New Zealand and some other WTO Members, is now actively engaged in 
the negotiations on the Environmental Goods Agreement and the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), with the aim of liberalizing tr ade in environmental goods and increasing the 
product coverage of ITA. We believe that these initiatives will contribute to the multilateral trading 
system and provide impetus to the Doha Round ne gotiations. We look forward to working closely 
with New Zealand and other participants towards the timely and successful conclusion of the 
negotiations. 
4.35.  Services are a key driver of New Zealand's economy. It is no coincidence that New Zealand 
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  New Zealand to go further in that direction by remo ving restrictions on foreign direct investment in 
telecommunications services and transport services sectors. 
4.36.  In the WTO Services negotiations, New Zealand participates actively and constructively on 
both the market access and the rule-making fronts , and shares many common interests with HKC, 
notably the development of more robust disciplines  for domestic regulation. We will continue to 
cooperate with New Zealand in this unfinished business of our GATS mandate. 
4.37.  We note that New Zealand's agriculture sector is highly productive and market oriented with 
minimal government intervention. New Zealand ha s some of the lowest tariffs on agriculture 
products worldwide, with the average applied MFN tariff being 1.7% in 2014. The total Aggregate Measurement of Support during the review years was zero. We commend New Zealand for maintaining a liberal agricultural regime. 
4.38.  Last but not least, I would like to commend the untiring efforts of Ambassador John Adank 
and his predecessors including Dr Walker, as th e Chairs of the Special Session of the Committee 
on Agriculture, in pushing forward the very diff icult Agriculture negotiations. Ambassador Adank is 
doing a great service to the Membership as he leads the discussion in a balanced and systematic 
manner. We also thank the New Zealand delegati on for using the more interactive alternative 
timelines, and for the prompt replies it provided to our questions.   
CHINA 
4.39.  We highly appreciate the unique role being played by New Zealand in the global and 
regional economy as well as the multilateral trading system. New Zealand is the country which has five firsts with China in an exclusive way of external relations. China and New Zealand has built an 
ever closer bilateral economic and trade relationship during the review period, which is 
underpinned by the China-New Zealand FTA signed in 2008. As a result of this comprehensive FTA, the bilateral trade has increased from US$4.6 billion to US$14.2 billion from 2009-2014. At the 
same time, China has become New Zealand's biggest import partner in 2011 and biggest exporting 
destination in 2013. This is another good example demonstrating that trade liberalization creates 
mutual benefits. Moreover, two-way investment between China and New Zealand also expanding 
rapidly since last review, till 2014, New Zealand's investment in China has reached US$1.4 billion, 
with over 1800 New Zealand companies registered in China. China's investment in New Zealand has reached US$560 million, and this number is still growing at an increasingly high speed.  
4.40.  Last November, President Xi Jinping paid an official visit to New Zealand. During his visit, 
the two countries agreed to explore the possibility to upgrade the existing FTA. This March, Mr Gao 
Hucheng, Minister of Commerce of China and Mr Gr oser, Minister of Trade of New Zealand, agreed 
to setup an evaluation mechanism for upgrading th e FTA. Looking ahead, we believe that a more 
comprehensive and all-round cooperation framework will bring our relationship to a new height. In 
addition to that, New Zealand and China are workin g together for the progress of RCEP which will 
be one of the most important regional integration efforts in the region. In the meantime, we are 
both like-minded participants in the plurilateral initiatives, such as ITA and EGA. 
4.41.  Having said that, it is worth noting that there are still a number of concerns on certain 
issues in New Zealand's trade policies and practices, including the relatively strict quarantine requirements of agriculture products, and the screening procedures and criteria for foreign 
investments. We believe there is still room for improvement in these areas. 
4.42.  Finally, we once again thank the New Zealand delegation for their responses to our 
questions. And I wish this Review a complete success. 
SWITZERLAND 
4.43.  Since its last Trade Policy Review in 2009, the New Zealand economy has – based on sound 
fundamentals – shown a remarkable resilience in a challenging environment, which included major 
natural disasters.  
4.44.  As set out in the high-quality reports by the authorities of New Zealand and the Secretariat, 
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  Fostering innovation and strengthening productivity will certainly contribute to reducing the still 
pivotal role of, and external dependence on, the agricultural sector and to broadening the New 
Zealand economy's participation in global value chains. 
4.45.  Among the questions submitted by Switze rland, one set relates to the high number of 
antidumping measures – some of which initiated more than ten years ago – and of countervailing 
duties currently in place in New Zealand.  
4.46.  My delegation has doubts as to the consis tency of such extensive use of these instruments 
with New Zealand's policies aimed at strengthening competition. That being said, we would like to 
thank New Zealand for the written replies provid ed and welcome the recent approval by New 
Zealand's Cabinet of a bounded public interest test and that an automatic termination period for antidumping measures is under consideration as well. 
4.47.  Switzerland applauds the recent conclusion  of negotiations on New Zealand's accession to 
the GPA. We look forward to the impending comple tion of the ratification process and the entry 
into force of the agreement for New Zealand.  
4.48.  With respect to New Zealand's highly competitive agriculture, while restructuring efforts 
have been undertaken in particular in the dairy industry, we have taken note that the State's quasi-monopoly on kiwifruit exports is not antici pated to be modified in a foreseeable future.  
4.49.  The Secretariat's report once again shows th e ever-growing importance of preferential trade 
agreements, also for New Zealand. Switzerland will particularly be interested to see the outcomes and longer-term effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations for the New Zealand economy.  
4.50.  In conclusion, Switzerland values New Zealand's economic openness and highly appreciates 
its strong commitment to the WTO and impressive, constructive engagement for the multilateral trading system, here in Geneva by Ambassador Adank and his team.  
4.51.  Much is at stake for the multilateral system this year, particularly for Members heavily 
dependent on trade like ours. We look forward to continuing our cooperation with New Zealand in this context and to further deepening economic relations between our countries.  
INDIA 
4.52.  India and New Zealand enjoy a close partnership, underpinned by growing bilateral trade 
and investment flows and expanding people to people linkages. Both are strong, vibrant and 
multi-cultural democracies. These shared values provide a robust basis for greater cooperation and 
strengthening of our bilateral linkages. New Zealand is home to more than 150,000 people of 
Indian origin and Indian students, which prov ide added vitality to our bilateral ties.  
4.53.  Our bilateral trade has maintained steady gr owth with trade volume of about US$ 1.1 billion 
last year. India and New Zealand launched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic 
Cooperation Agreement in 2010. We are also enga ged with New Zealand within the framework of 
RCEP negotiations. Besides bilateral trade, two-way investments, particularly Indian investments 
to New Zealand, have been growing in recent years. Several Indian firms have made investments 
in New Zealand, including presence of some Indian IT companies in New Zealand. While our trade and investment ties have maintained steady growth, there is significant potential for expansion and diversification. We remain committed to harness the full potential of our trade and economic 
ties in the coming years. 
4.54.  New Zealand is one of the most open economies, maintaining transparent and predictable 
policy environment. India notes the average annu al growth rate of over 2.1 % achieved by 
New Zealand during the period under review notwithstanding uncertain global economic 
environment, and the rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of two devastating earthquakes. The 
economic outlook for the future remains positive . This is indeed commendable. As noted by the 
discussant and the Chairman, despite New Zealand's steady growth in recent years, its economy 
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  Government's resolve to confront these challenges, including through its Business Growth Agenda 
for pushing economic growth, raising the proporti on of exports in the GDP from 30 to 40 %, and 
creating new jobs.  
4.55.  In terms of trade policy measures, while we acknowledge that the average applied MFN 
tariff maintained by New Zealand is 2.4 %, the applied tariffs sectors such as textiles continue to 
remain relatively high. Stringent SPS and regulatory requirements also pose challenge to our exporters in areas such as food and pharmaceuticals products. We hope that the New Zealand 
Government will continue to review its framework for technical regulations and SPS measures, 
including MRLs for certain chemicals and herbicides, to ensure that these are in line with relevant international standards and that the regulatory fr amework is not unduly burdensome to exporters. 
We had posed some advance written questions to New Zealand and would like to thank the 
New Zealand delegation for their responses, which will be reviewed by my authorities. 
4.56.  Finally, we appreciate the efforts of New Zealand, particularly of Ambassador John Adank as 
the Chairman of the COA-SS, in the WTO and in the ongoing DDA negotiations. Both our countries 
share a commitment for a strong and effective multilateral trading system and we look forward to 
working closely with New Zealand in ensuring balanced outcomes in the ongoing negotiations. 
THE
 SEPARATE  CUSTOMS  TERRITORY  OF TAIWAN,  PENGHU,  KINMEN  AND  MATSU 
4.57.  I wish to grab this opportunity to comme nd the chairmanship and leadership of the very 
capable Ambassador John Adank, the chairperson of COASS. Agriculture is the most critical issue in the core of Doha negotiation. I thank you, John, for your efforts to lead the way for Members to achieve the goal. 
4.58.  We would like to applaud New Zealand's efforts in maintaining sustained economic growth in 
recent years, and for their steady reco very from the global financial crisis. 
4.59.  New Zealand's real GDP has grown at an av erage annual rate of higher than 2% since their 
previous TPR in 2009. This really is a remarkab le achievement for a mature, developed economy. 
4.60.  New Zealand has an open economy whic h bases on free market principles. Primary 
commodities account for more than half of total goods exports while exports of goods and services 
represent around one third of its real GDP. It has a sizable manufacturing and a large services 
sector complementing a highly efficient export-oriented agricultural sector. 
4.61.  We also note that New Zealand is a long-standing supporter of non-discriminatory and 
rules-based multilateral trading system under the WT O. Except being an active player in the WTO, 
New Zealand is enthusiastically involved in plurilateral and regional trade agreements as well.   
4.62.  We believe if a Member can fully engage in global economy, it will be benefitted not only by 
increasing trade opportunities but also overcoming the challenges linked to its defects, such as 
size or geographical location. And, New Zealand is just the right example. 
4.63.  On New Zealand's trade and trade-related policies, our written questions submitted in 
advance have already identified the areas of particular interests to us. We would like to thank 
New Zealand for its answers to our questions. We are reviewing them very carefully. 
4.64.  In addition, there are two points we would like to raise today. 4.65.  Firstly, on WTO issues, we note that the process of New Zealand's ratification and 
acceptance of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement has not been completed. We would like to 
encourage New Zealand to accelerate the process. 
4.66.  Secondly, on GPA, we are pleased to note that New Zealand is going to formally accede to 
the Revised GPA, and we welcome New Zealand to  become a full-fledged Party very soon.   
4.67.  In terms of bilateral trade, New Zealand is our second largest trading partner in South 
Pathetic region. Our trading relationship is very  close and mutually beneficial as well.     WT/TPR/W/84 • New Zealand 
 
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  4.68.  Especially, the Economic Cooperation Ag reement between New Zealand and us, also known 
as ANZTEC, which officially entered into force two years ago, particularly contributed to tightening 
our two-way trade. 
4.69.  ANZTEC includes substantive chapters on trade and labour, trade and environment, and 
indigenous people. It includes a commitment to immediately liberalize 132 environmental products 
deemed to support green growth and sustainable development objectives. 
4.70.  Under ANZTEC, the total amount of bilateral trading grew by 12.5% in the first year, and we 
expect that this figure will  further increase this year. 
MÉXICO 4.71.  Quisiera destacar la muy valiosa y constructiva labor que el equipo de la Misión de Nueva 
Zelandia, encabezada por el Embajador John Adank, desempeña en las actividades de esta 
Organización. John, además de representar a Nu eva Zelandia y atender muy bien los intereses 
comerciales de su país, ha sabido sortear con excelencia y habilidad la responsabilidad de la presidencia de las negociaciones agrícolas. Deseo aprovechar esta oportunidad para rendir un 
homenaje a su notable trabajo y augurarle la mejor de las suertes en su nueva etapa de vida de 
regreso en Wellington.  
4.72.  Nueva Zelandia cuenta con una economía sólida, muy eficiente y orientada al mercado; un 
entorno de negocios estable y seguro. Por solo dar un ejemplo, ocupa el 2º lugar en cuanto a 
facilidad de hacer negocios, según el índice del Banco Mundial de 2014. 
4.73.  Por otra parte, es de reconocer los esfuerzos que este país ha realizado en materia de 
competitividad. Según el índice global correspondiente del Foro Económico Mundial, 
Nueva Zelandia ocupa el lugar 17 de entre 144 economías, posicionándose en el envidiable primer 
puesto en el pilar de instituciones y en el tercer lugar en el pilar de desarrollo del mercado financiero. 
4.74.  México felicita las distintas medidas para facilitar el comercio implementadas por el 
Gobierno neozelandés desde el último examen de  sus políticas comerciales. Creemos que dichos 
esfuerzos, aunados con la pronta ratificación del Acuerdo sobre Facilitación del Comercio, traerán 
grandes beneficios a Nueva Zelandia.  
4.75.  Es igualmente digno de mencionar la determinación de Nueva Zelandia por mantener un 
régimen comercial abierto, que se refleja principalmente en su sector agropecuario, el cual mantiene una protección arancelaria promedio de 1,7%, posicionándose como uno de los más 
competitivos del mundo. A este respecto, es menester destacar que su ayuda interna en el sector 
se restringe únicamente a los controles de seguridad biológica y a las actividades de socorro en casos de desastre climático.  
4.76.  Por otro lado, observamos que la contribución del sector manufacturero a la economía ha 
disminuido, principalmente en proporción al PIB, en  la captación de empleo y en la generación de 
exportaciones; ello, debido principalmente a la apreciación del tipo de cambio, la escasez de mano 
de obra cualificada y la insuficiente inversión en investigación y desarrollo. Parece primordial que 
Nueva Zelandia refuerce sus políticas encaminadas a incrementar la productividad de este sector, a fin de sostenerse más en él para promover su diversificación exportadora y una mejor inserción en las cadenas globales de valor.  
4.77.  El sector de los servicios es de gran importancia para Nueva Zelandia, representando el 
25% de sus exportaciones, el 69,7% de su PIB y el 73,2% del empleo. El mercado de los servicios neozelandés sobresale por seguir manteniéndose como uno de los más abiertos y liberalizados del 
mundo.  
4.78.  En cuanto a la actividad de contratación pública, que representa el 20% del PIB, cuenta con 
un nuevo régimen que tiene por objeto promover las prácticas competitivas. Al respecto, es de 
reconocer que en 2014 se convino la adhesión de Nueva Zelandia al Acuerdo sobre Contratación 
Pública, la que entrará en vigor una vez concluido el examen que lleva a cabo su Parlamento actualmente.  WT/TPR/W/84 • New Zealand 
 
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  4.79.  México ve con agrado todos los avances logrados por Nueva Zelandia desde la realización de 
su último examen, en especial tomando en cuen ta los efectos negativos de los desafortunados 
desastres naturales acontecidos en Canterbury y no obstante haberse enfrentado ante una de las crisis globales más profundas. No tenemos dudas de que Nueva Zelandia continuará por la senda 
adecuada y conforme con sus compromisos y ob ligaciones bajo los acuerdos de la OMC. 
4.80.  México espera seguir colaborando muy de cerca con Nueva Zelandia en las diferentes 
actividades que nos unen en pro del fortalecimiento del Sistema Multilateral del Comercio.  
4.81.  Antes de concluir, quisiera agradecer a la delegación de Nueva Zelandia por los trabajos 
realizados en torno a su quinto examen de las políticas comerciales y su esfuerzo en responder a las preguntas enviadas por mi delegación.  
COLOMBIA 
4.82.  En el actual proyecto de consideración de una nueva bandera de Nueva Zelandia que 
adelanta el Gobierno, numerosos neozelandeses han compartido su opinión sobre palabras que simbolizan al país, y que por tanto, podrían insp irar diferentes alternativas de diseño a ser 
sometidas a referéndum. Una de esas palabras ha sido "único".  
4.83.  En efecto, Nueva Zelandia es un país "único": megadiverso, multicultural y hogar de 
especies únicas. Lo anterior sin dejar de mencionar que una montaña en la bahía Hawkes tiene el 
récord del nombre más largo de un lugar en el m u n d o ,  e l  c u a l  o b v i a m e n t e  n o  m e  a t r e v e r é  a  
pronunciar. Y menos aún, que es el único país con el derecho a emitir monedas con imágenes de Hobbits. 
4.84.  También "único" ha sido su desempeño en materia económica y comercial, al continuar 
siendo una de las economías más abiertas del mundo, ocupar primeros lugares en los índices de 
desarrollo mundial y el segundo puesto en el  ranking Doing Business del presente año. 
4.85.  Si bien desde su anterior examen en 2009 no se registran cambios significativos en la 
política comercial de Nueva Zelandia, deben destacarse ciertos hechos. En primer lugar, el país 
continúa cumpliendo de manera regular con sus obligaciones de notificación. Así mismo, persisten sus esfuerzos por modernizar su legislación comercial tendiente a facilitar el comercio. De igual 
forma, ha continuado su práctica de contar con regulación en materia sanitaria ajustada a las 
disposiciones multilaterales. Adicionalmente, ha expedido regulación tendiente a reforzar la observancia de los derechos de Propiedad Intelectual. 
4.86.  Lo anterior sin dejar de lado la relevancia que Nueva Zelandia continúa otorgando a los 
temas relacionados con cooperación, jugando un  papel clave como donante de ayuda para el 
comercio. 
4.87.  Por último, es preciso mencionar los acuerdos comerciales regionales o bilaterales de 
Nueva Zelandia con sus socios comerciales que entraron en vigor en el período objeto de 
evaluación. Como bien lo señala el Informe del país, esta ha sido una estrategia que complementa su participación en la OMC, al que considera el principal foro de oportunidades para lograr sus 
objetivos comerciales. 
4.88.  No obstante, y pese a contar con un marco regulatorio robusto en cuanto a política de 
competencia, existiría evidencia que las caracterís ticas propias del país - esto es el reducido 
número de su población y su remota ubicación geográfica, ha significado que ciertas industrias de 
servicios tengan bajos niveles de competencia. Ello con un consecuente impacto de menores 
niveles de productividad y altos costos. 
4.89.  Reviste también inquietud la supervisión a la que es sometida la Inversión Extranjera 
Directa (IED) en ciertos sectores de la economía, lo cual se da pese a que la misma es una fuente 
considerable de financiación. En igual sentido, el hecho que el sector primario soporte gran parte de la economía hace que la misma sea altamente vulnerable a la volatilidad de sus precios. 
Adicionalmente, y pese a ser una economía abierta, la proporción de las exportaciones respecto al 
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  4.90.  Ello sin dejar de mencionar que los indicadores de productividad laboral del país así como de 
su ingreso per cápita continúan estando rezagados frente al promedio de la OCDE. 
4.91.  Por lo anterior, exaltamos el "Programa de Desarrollo de las Empresas" que ha sido puesto 
en marcha por el Gobierno para incentivar el crecimiento económico, la creación de empleo y 
mejorar la calidad de vida a través de los negocios. Estamos convencidos que Nueva Zelandia 
logrará alcanzar los objetivos previstos en dicho programa, entre ellos, incrementar al 40%, para 
2025, la proporción que representan las exportaciones en el PIB; y crear una economía más 
productiva y competitiva. 
4.92.  Antes de concluir, quiero sumarme a las palabras del Embajador de Mateo y de varias 
delegaciones, en agradecer a su Embajador, John Adank, por su contribución a los trabajos en esta Organización, que no culminarán sino hasta el último día en Ginebra; y desearle la mejor de las 
suertes en su futuro destino y responsabilidades. 
EUROPEAN
 UNION 
4.93.  Let me start by noting New Zealand's continuous economic growth. As acknowledged by the 
Secretariat report, New Zealand's trade policy continues to be based on the premise that trade 
openness, economic growth and improved living standards are strongly linked and, as a result, New Zealand remains one of the most open economies in the world.  
4.94.  A word, about our bilateral relationship with New Zealand. The EU and New Zealand are 
long-standing partners. The commercial ties between the EU and New Zealand are strong and healthy. The EU is New Zealand's third largest partner as regards two-way trade in goods and 
services with €13.5 billion in the year-ended March 2015. This represents 15% of New Zealand's 
two-way trade and the EU is New Zealand's largest source of imported goods and services. The EU 
is also the second largest direct investor in New Zealand with stock of NZ$10.9 billion or 10% of all foreign direct investment in New Zealand in 2014. The EU is the third-largest destination of 
New Zealand foreign direct investment (NZ$2.8 billion or 8%). We maintain regular bilateral 
contacts on trade policy; we have concluded negotiations for a Partnership Agreement on Relations and Cooperation and begun a reflection process on further enhancing our trade and investment 
relations.  
4.95.  I also wish to convey the EU's appreciation  for New Zealand's significant contribution to the 
multilateral trading system and the much appreciated contribution of Ambassador Adank and his team to the work here in Geneva. The EU shares New Zealand's keen interest in upholding and 
strengthening the role of the WTO and trust that will continue to exert a positive influence in this 
Organization. 
4.96.  In acknowledging New Zealand's exceptionall y strong record, we also note there are some 
areas where we recognize possibilities for further improvements. This leads me to some issues 
raised by the EU in the questions submitted ahea d of this TPR and that we find particularly 
important. 
4.97.  As acknowledged by the Secretariat's report, agriculture is of the utmost importance to 
New Zealand's economy, contributing 70% of total merchandise exports in 2014. This economic and trade structure frames the challenges faced by New Zealand. New Zealand's legislation is a key determining factor for the organisation of its primary sector and could give rise to issues 
impacting on socio-economic and environmental sustainability and international trade. The EU 
would therefore enquire if New Zealand has intention to review its relevant legislation, for example in dairy.  
4.98.  Then, while the EU welcomes New Zealand's plans to amended legislation on GI registration 
for wine and spirits, the EU would urge New Zealan d to extend such GI legislation to also protect 
foodstuffs.  
4.99.  Another area of our interest concerns government procurement. The EU congratulates 
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  implementing provisions New Zealand will undertake in connection with its GPA commitments. It 
would also welcome greater transparency regarding procurement rules that apply at sub-central procuring entities in New Zealand which are not central government agencies or crown entities. 
4.100.  Another important issue relates to New Zealand's sanitary and phytosanitary 
requirements. The EU notes that its Veterinary Agreement with New Zealand is its most advanced 
effort in bilateral cooperation in this issue area. At the same time, the EU is eager to see New Zealand reform its procedures for introducing new Import Health Standards and encourages it to 
develop Import Health Standards for products of plant origin.  
4.101.  Last but not least, the New Zealand Gove rnment has recently reformed requirements for 
approval of foreign investments. The EU would welcome more information concerning the procedures, requirements and timeframes foreign investors face before New Zealand authorities 
approve their investments. Persistent uncertainty around these issues may be inconsistent with 
New Zealand's objective of improving its competitiveness as an investment destination. The EU urges New Zealand to assess these measures for transparency and their impact on current and 
future foreign investments.  
4.102.  To conclude on a positive note which New Zealand more than deserves, the EU applauds 
the transparency of New Zealand's trade policie s and wishes New Zealand a successful review, 
being confident that all suggestions and feedback pr ovided by Members during this exercise will be 
well received. 
SINGAPORE 4.103.  We fully associate with ASEAN statemen t delivered by Malaysia. The last TPR of New 
Zealand took place under vastly different circumstances. In 2009, we were all reeling from the 
impact of the global financial crisis. Uncertainties abounded. New Zealand's challenges were compounded by the destructive Canterbury re gion earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. Despite the 
strong headwinds, the New Zealand economy has remained resilient, with GDP continuing to 
expand in tandem with global recovery. That New Zealand managed to weather these challenges 
bears testament to its solid economic fundamentals. New Zealand maintains one of the most open 
economies globally, ranking consistently well in international indicators of economic freedom and 
ease of doing business. The openness of New Zealand's economy and strong export orientation has allowed New Zealand to overcome  the barriers of physical distance and plug itself fully into the 
global market and value chains.  
4.104.  We note with interest that one of New Ze aland's key challenges is improving productivity 
growth and the Government has established the Productivity Commission to promote research and understanding of productivity issues. As a fellow small economy facing the similar challenge of 
boosting productivity, we wish New Zealand well, and hope that there can be a mutual exchange 
of ideas and research at an appropriate juncture.  
4.105.  Singapore and New Zealand have always been close, like-minded friends. New Zealand 
was one of the first countries to recognize Si ngapore's independence back in 1965, and our 
bilateral relations have grown tremendously since then. Economic relations are excellent. The Agreement between New Zealand and Singapore on a Closer Economic Partnership (ANZSCEP), which came into force in January 2001, was Singapore's first bilateral FTA and has helped to boost 
bilateral trade over the last decade. In 2014, bilateral trade stood at almost S$4 billion, making 
Singapore New Zealand's 6
th largest trading partner.1 Singapore has consistently ranked as one of 
New Zealand's top 10 investors since 2006. Stock investments increased 19% year-on-year to 
reach S$2 billion as at end-2013, making Singapore New Zealand's 4th largest investor. The 
alliance between Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand announced last year will further improve connectivity, tourism flows and people-to-people exchanges. We also look forward to the upcoming 
State Visit to Singapore by New Zealand Governor-General Jerry Mateparae ( Mah-ter-pah-rae ) as 
both countries celebrate the 50
th anniversary of bilateral relations this year.  
4.106.  On the regional front, we are working cl osely together to promote trade liberalization, 
including through the establishment of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area 
                                               
1 Source: Statistics New Zealand, Year ending June  2014. Singapore ranked behind China, Australia, 
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  (AANZFTA). Our two countries also participate actively at APEC, and are involved in the ongoing 
Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations.  
4.107.  Needless to say, we find in New Zealand a kindred spirit here at the WTO. As small and 
open economies, both Singapore and New Zealand share similar views on the importance of the 
multilateral trading system and remain committed to ensuring its continued relevance. We congratulate New Zealand on a relatively quick accession process on the Agreement on 
Government Procurement (GPA) accession process and look forward to welcoming them as a Party 
soon. We also note that domestic procedures to enable New Zealand to submit its instrument of acceptance for the Trade Facilitation Agreement is well under way, and look forward to New Zealand's submission in the near future.  
4.108.  Finally, we would like to thank Ambassador Adank and his very capable team for their 
untiring efforts and commitment to the system. If there is one delegation that has consistently punched above its weight at the WTO, it is New Zealand. Though small, the New Zealand 
delegation has consistently delivered top-notch, thoughtful and constructive contributions. 
Although most of the cows in Singapore are found  in the zoo, we greatly appreciate Ambassador 
Adank's leadership as Chair of the Committee on  Agriculture Special Session (COASS). We look 
forward to continuing our excellent cooperation with the New Zealand delegation in working 
towards a successful MC10 in Nairobi, and also in delivering meaningful outcomes for the system. We wish New Zealand a very successful TPR.   
JAPAN 
4.109.  New Zealand achieved 2.1% annual economic  growth on average during the review period, 
with the stable transition of growth rate in the 2% range especially in recent years. Given that the report by the Secretariat the growth was mainly  due to gross fixed capital formation and high 
international prices for New Zealand's commodity exports, Japan expects New Zealand's economy 
to continue its development under its open trade policies. 
4.110.  Let me turn to the trade policies. 
4.111.  At the outset, Japan highly commends New Zealand's contribution over the years to the 
Multilateral Trading System under the WTO. In particular in DDA negotiations, Japan appreciates the key roles played by New Zealand with skilled ambassadors coordinating Members' views impartially as the Chair of the Special Session of the Committee on Agriculture. We are looking 
forward to working closely with New Zealand for the establishment of the Post Bali work 
programme and a successful and early conclusion of the DDA. 
4.112.  On the TF Agreement, Japan appreciates New Zealand's answer to our written question 
mentioning that it expects to deposit its notification of Acceptance of the Protocol in advance of the 
MC10. Japan hopes that New Zealand finalizes its domestic procedures in a timely manner. 
4.113.  Regarding the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), the GPA committee adopted its 
decision to approve New Zealand's accession last October. We understand that New Zealand has 
been making steady progress toward the acceptance of the instrument implementing discussion in its parliament and that it will complete its domestic procedures in the near future. Japan welcomes New Zealand as a new party of the GPA. 
4.114.  In addition to its efforts in the aspect of  multilateral trade, New Zealand has been actively 
participating in plurilateral negotiations for further trade liberalization, such as the ITA expansion, EGA, and TiSA. Japan commends New Zealand's proactive contributions to these plurilateral 
negotiations in Geneva. 
4.115.  With respect to RTAs, the report by the Secretariat mentioned that New Zealand's FTAs 
with Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong China, Malaysia, and ASEAN entered into force during the review 
period. New Zealand also concluded negotiations of FTAs with Republic of Korea and GCC. 
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  efforts by New Zealand for further trade liberalization, expecting that RTAs concluded by New 
Zealand will complement and strengthen the Multilateral Trading System. 
4.116.  Before conclude, it is noteworthy that New Zealand is an active provider of Aid for Trade, 
as mentioned in the report by the Secretariat, with specific support measures provided to Pacific 
Island Countries to build their capacity to trade. As the global review of Aid for Trade is taking 
place here this week, Japan commends New Zealand's efforts for further integrated trade systems.  
UNITED  STATES 
4.117.  The phrase "punching above its weight" has already been used in describing small but 
mighty New Zealand, but it is indeed an accura te reflection of the very significant role New 
Zealand plays in the global trading system. New Zealand serves as an ex cellent example of how 
the rules-based system we have developed here in Geneva and in other fora provides 
opportunities for committed countries of all sizes to play critical roles in helping shape global trade 
policy. 
4.118.  New Zealand's trade policy has been driven over three decades by a conviction that open 
markets are the best way to promote prosperity. It  was in the vanguard of countries that reduced 
and eliminated walls of protection that had been erected over time. New Zealand often did this on a unilateral basis, rather than waiting for other countries to act, by reducing barriers that impeded 
its citizens' prosperity. Over the years New Zealand has also played a leading role in the creation 
of strong, rules-based institutions to address barriers and open markets, on a multilateral, regional and bilateral basis. 
4.119.  Since New Zealand's last Review, the United States has continued to work closely with New 
Zealand to support the multilateral trading system. We have valued New Zealand's deep 
commitment to achieving the broadest possible liberalization through the DDA negotiations. We are working closely with New Zealand in the Environmental Goods Agreement negotiations, and 
believe strongly that one of the best ways we can respond to the environmental challenges our 
world faces, is by achieving our shared goal of global free trade in environmental goods. We were especially pleased to work closely with New Zealand on the successful conclusion of its 
negotiations to join the Government Procurement Agreement, and hope New Zealand's domestic 
procedures for accession can be completed soon. We welcome New Zealand's progress toward acceptance of the Trade Facilitation Agreement,  and are working with New Zealand to bring the 
Information Technology Agreement expansion negotiations to a successful conclusion as soon as 
possible. We have valued our constructive cooperation with New Zealand in the Trade in Services 
Agreement (TiSA) negotiations. We also acknowledge and appreciate New Zealand's longstanding leadership role in pursuit of stronger WTO disciplines on fisheries subsidies. 
4.120.  While New Zealand has been unambiguous in its commitment to the multilateral trading 
system, it has complemented that work with a range of regional and bilateral initiatives to open markets, dating as far back as its ground-breaking Closer Economic Relations agreement with 
Australia in 1982. New Zealand was a founding member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 
Forum, and we continue to work closely with New Zealand to strengthen APEC's important regional 
role in opening markets, building capacity, and se rving as an incubator for fresh approaches to 
emerging trade and investment challenges. Since 2009, New Zealand has signed bilateral trade 
agreements with Malaysia; Hong Kong, China; Chinese Taipei, and Korea. New Zealand is also 
negotiating a number of additional bilateral and re gional agreements. We agree that bilateral and 
regional agreements can be important complements to multilateral liberalization, and we 
encourage New Zealand to sustain its commitment to ambitious, high-standard approaches. We 
also commend New Zealand's effort to use trade to promote regional development with its Pacific Island neighbours. 
4.121.  The United States is now working very closely with New Zealand in our most ambitious 
effort yet to promote regional trade and investment liberalization, the Trans-Pacific Partnership. In TPP, we are working to liberalize trade and investment on a comprehensive basis; raise standards for regional trade, including in areas like labour, environment and intellectual property; and 
address new and emerging issues, like digital co mmerce, competition by state-owned enterprises, 
and regulatory coherence. The latter is an i ssue where New Zealand has made an especially 
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  but the 12 TPP parties are committed to them beca use they are the best way to open markets, 
deepen regional economic integration, and generate meaningful benefits for our people. 
4.122.  After five years of negotiations, we are now poised to conclude the TPP. We would simply 
note that New Zealand has been an indispensable partner in this effort that will not just benefit 
current and future TPP participants, but we believe will also contribute to a stronger multilateral 
system. 
4.123.  With respect to domestic policies, we commend New Zealand on the policy mix that has 
led to sustained economic recovery, as well as its high rankings on ease-of-doing business indices. 
Taking note of New Zealand's efforts to promot e innovation and diversify its export base, we 
commend the ongoing work to modernize New Zealand's intellectual property regime, which has already seen some significant milestones since the last review. Given the critical role of dairy 
products in New Zealand's exports and the domina nt role  p la ye d  b y the  F onte rra G roup , wh ic h 
assumed the role of the former statutory marketing board, we encourage continued work to ensure transparency and competition in the dairy sector. 
4.124.  As this brief review makes clear, we value New Zealand as a vital partner on a broad array 
of important trade initiatives. We look forward to continuing to work closely with New Zealand in our collective efforts to strengthen the global tr ading system. Finally, our respect for New Zealand 
and the role it plays here is constantly reinforced by the quality of the diplomats Wellington sends 
to work with us, as epitomized by David Walker and John Adank, and we wish John all the best as he prepares to leave us soon. 
CHILE 
4.125.  Nueva Zelandia y Chile establecieron relaciones diplomáticas en 1945. Desde sus inicios, el 
comercio fue central en nuestro vínculo: en un principio, los contactos comerciales y el continuo tránsito de navíos de uno y otro país, que atravesaban el Océano Pacífico, fueron el sello que 
caracterizó la relación bilateral. 
4.126.  Posteriormente, los contactos políticos y económicos han crecido al mismo tiempo que los 
dos países se integran al proceso de la nueva globalización, compartiendo un espacio en el 
escenario internacional, como naciones con similares desafíos. 
4.127.  En materia comercial, dicha relación fue sellada con la suscripción del Acuerdo Estratégico 
Transpacífico de Asociación Económica, más co nocido como "P4", pionero en el proceso de 
apertura concertada del comercio en el Pacífico, que fue la base para la creación del TPP.  
4.128.  En el año 2006, el acuerdo reunió a Nueva Zelandia, Singapur, Brunei Darussalam y Chile, 
centrado en el comercio, pero incluyendo áreas de cooperación en varias materias, como energía y educación.  
4.129.  Hoy, mientras avanzan las negociaciones del "Trans Pacific Parternship", es indiscutida la 
visión de futuro compartida por estos países al suscribir dicho acuerdo hace 9 años.  
4.130.  La misma coincidencia entre nuestros países se observa al compartir membrecía en APEC. 
4.131.  En términos económicos, el intercambio comercial, durante el período 2009-2014 el 
crecimiento promedio anual de nuestras exportaciones e importaciones ha sido del 35%, y el stock acumulado de inversión es de 158 millones de dólares EE.UU. 
4.132.  A pesar de que el comercio bilateral con Nueva Zelandia se contrajo en el último año, hay 
un importante dinamismo en la relación. 
4.133.  Hay otros aspectos de nuestra relación que podemos destacar:   Está vigente un "Acuerdo para Evitar la Doble Imposición y para Prevenir la Evasión Fiscal 
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   Chile y Nueva Zelandia son parte del Acuerdo Multilateral sobre la Liberación del Transporte 
Aéreo Internacional. Entre ambos países existe un régimen de cielos abiertos totales. 
 Chile es uno de los países beneficiados con el Programa "Working Holiday" que lleva 
adelante Nueva Zelandia, contando con cerca de  1.000 plazas para jóvenes chilenos. Nueva 
Zelandia es uno de los destinos preferidos de nuestros nacionales. 
 La semana pasada, tuvimos el honor de recibir en Chile la visita del enviado especial del 
Primer Ministro, Embajador Sir James Kenneth McLay, con el propósito de intercambiar 
perspectivas y experiencias en nuestro accionar multilateral, en particular dada la 
coincidencia de ambos países como miembros no permanentes del Consejo de Seguridad de Naciones Unidas. 
4.134.  Destacable es también el interés de Nueva Zelandia en la Alianza del Pacífico. El año 2012 
dicho país expresó su interés en formar parte de  la Alianza en calidad de observador. Desde ese 
entonces, ha sido uno de los países más interesados en establecer una agenda concreta de trabajo, y ha propuesto adherir al Protocolo Adicional, buscando ser el primer país no 
latinoamericano que aspira integrarse a dicho mecanismo. 
4.135.  Nos parece importante mencionar el Programa de Becas Estudiantiles de Nueva Zelandia, 
del cual se pueden beneficiar tanto nuestros nacionales como de otros países de la región de 
América Latina y el Caribe. El programa busca aportar en el desarrollo de áreas específicas de 
conocimiento, que contribuyan al capital humano de nuestros países. Hoy el programa se centra en el desarrollo agrícola y energías renovables, ambos de gran interés para Chile. 
4.136.  La relación de Nueva Zelandia con Chile y América Latina es activa y en expansión. 
4.137.  Para este ejercicio, hemos formulado cuatro consultas en dos temas específicos, que han 
sido respondidas oportunamente. Agradecemos las respuestas que están siendo analizadas por nuestros equipos en Santiago. 
4.138.  Con respecto al informe presentado, observamos con gran interés que Nueva Zelandia 
sigue figurando entre las economías más abiertas de l mundo, un comercio exterior equivalente al 
56,7% del PIB y una política monetaria flexible para apoyar el proceso de recuperación económica.  
4.139.  Considerando que los servicios alcanzan el 25% del total de los ingresos por 
exportaciones, destaca que el turismo sea uno de los principales. Lo anterior demuestra que la distancia no siempre es un obstáculo, y nos da señas sobre los sectores de la economía que debemos fortalecer, sirviendo de modelo, como el In forme de la Secretaría señala, para el turismo 
en países de todo el mundo.  
4.140.  Celebramos y compartimos el objetivo general de su política sobre los derechos de 
propiedad intelectual, de establecer un cuidadoso equilibrio entre los intereses de los titulares de 
esos derechos y los intereses de la sociedad en su conjunto. Lo anterior resulta importante al 
buscar incentivar y desarrollar la innovación, que es un sector clave para la integración de su economía a las cadenas de valor mundiales, según destaca el Informe de la Secretaría. 
4.141.  Nos parecieron particularmente interesantes para Chile los programas y reformas 
implementados durante el período objeto de examen, tales como: i) las relacionadas con la facilitación de comercio; ii) las encaminadas a mejorar la ordenación sostenible de los recursos naturales, en particular el agua y la tierra; iii) los cambios en el régimen de reglamentación del 
sector de la electricidad; y iv) la iniciativa de banda ancha para las zonas rurales. 
4.142.  Asimismo, destacamos que el nivel de ayuda interna que presta Nueva Zelandia al sector 
agropecuario se ha mantenido uniformemente bajo. Celebramos también que Nueva Zelandia 
cuente con un sólido régimen jurídico e institucional en materia de competencia.  
4.143.  Sin embargo, Chile toma nota de las preguntas que varios miembros han formulado 
respecto a si Nueva Zelandia tiene contemplado modificar – o derogar - el casi-monopolio que rige 
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  4.144.  Nueva Zelandia ha reiterado que no contempla modificaciones al respecto. Asimismo, en 
respuesta a las preguntas formuladas por Chile, ha señalado que ZESPRI es una empresa privada, que no recibe beneficios por parte del gobierno.  
4.145.  Chile agradece las respuestas de Nueva Zelandia. No obstante, siendo Chile un exportador 
de kiwis, no podemos dejar de manifestar nuestra preocupación por la conducta empresarial de 
ZESPRI, en particular respecto de ciertas prácticas en países importadores de kiwi, que perjudican a los productores y exportadores de otros países proveedores, y a los consumidores.  
4.146.  Chile estima que ello no se condice con los objetivos compartidos por Chile y Nueva 
Zelandia – desde hace ya varias décadas - en materia de liberalización del comercio agrícola.  
4.147.  Nueva Zelandia muestra un marcado compromiso con el sistema multilateral de comercio, 
que compartimos. No es de extrañar que trabaj emos conjuntamente en este casa en múltiples 
instancias: agradecemos su liderazgo en el Grupo Friends of the Fish, así como el importante rol 
que ejerce en la presidencia de la Sesión Especial de Agricultura, buscando acercar posiciones para lograr resultados sobre el plan de trabajo.  
4.148.  Compartimos también visiones e intereses en el Grupo Cairns.  
4.149.  Somos amigos de los servicios, buscando contribuir a su liberalización y el desarrollo 
mejores reglas. Por eso que también participamos en la negociación TISA. 
4.150.  Estamos seguros que Nueva Zelandia hará una importante contribución al éxito de la 
próxima Conferencia Ministerial de Nairobi. La sabiduría de nuestras culturas ancestrales puede entregar algo de luz sobre el camino a seguir.  
4.151.  Y es por eso que en esta ocasión, me gustaría compartir con ustedes unas frases de un 
tradicional haka de la cultura Maori.  
4.152.  Entendemos que se utiliza en la entrada a la adultez al cumplir los 21 años: de cierta 
forma, es el tránsito en que nuestra organización se encuentra.  
4.153.  El haka Tika Tonu, dice que no importa cuánto tiempo reflexionemos sobre algo, la 
respuesta al problema, se encuentra dentro de nosotros. 
4.154.  Con estas palabras de sabiduría de la cultura tradicional de Nueva Zelandia, les deseamos 
un exitoso quinto Examen de sus políticas comerciales. 
COSTA
 RICA 
4.155.  Me gustaría comenzar mi intervención reconociendo el importante papel que juega 
Nueva Zelandia en la OMC, su apoyo decidido al sistema multilateral del comercio y al avance de 
las negociaciones de Doha así como su valiosa contribución al programa de ayuda para el comercio 
de la OMC. 
4.156.  Nueva Zelandia es un socio con el que compartimos muchos puntos de vista en la OMC. La 
eliminación de subvenciones en áreas como la agricultura y la pesca, el impulso a las medidas de 
facilitación de comercio, la participación de iniciativas plurilaterales como el Acuerdo sobre Tecnologías de la Información (ITA), el Acuerdo sobre el Comercio de Servicios (TISA), y las 
negociaciones sobre bienes ambientales son solo al gunos ejemplos de las áreas de trabajo que nos 
unen.   
4.157.  A pesar del tamaño de su economía y de su situación de lejanía de los principales 
mercados mundiales, Nueva Zelandia podría considerarse como un ejemplo exitoso de inserción en 
la economía internacional. De acuerdo con los datos aportados como parte de este Examen de 
políticas comerciales, Nueva Zelandia se constituye hoy en día como una de las economías más abiertas del mundo, liderando varios de los índices globales más importantes, como serían el 
índice de desarrollo humano de las Naciones Unidas, el índice de competitividad del Foro 
Económico Mundial, y el índice de hacer negocios del Banco Mundial.   WT/TPR/W/84 • New Zealand 
 
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  4.158.  Destaca en este período el sólido manejo macroeconómico que sucedió la crisis mundial 
del 2008 y que le permitió a Nueva Zelandia un crecimiento sostenido, impulsado también por algunos factores externos como los precios internacionales elevados en las exportaciones de productos básicos. La agricultura continúa siendo fundamental para el comercio exterior 
neozelandés. Nos llama mucho la atención el alto  grado de productividad de dicho sector, a pesar 
del mínimo nivel de intervención estatal.   
4.159.  Consideramos importante también algunas de las medidas sobre facilitación de comercio 
impulsadas por Nueva Zelandia durante este perí odo de examen, como serían el sistema conjunto 
de gestión de fronteras, que incluye un sistema de ventanilla único. Nos genera interés también la aprobación de una nueva Ley de Comercio que in corpora criterios de interés público para poder 
imponer medidas de salvaguardias. Criterios similares al parecer fueron aplicados a la hora de 
suspender las medidas antidumping impuestas sobre los materiales de construcción a los edificios 
residenciales, por lo que nos parecería interesante conocer si efectivamente Nueva Zelandia aplica criterios de interés público en la aplicación de sus medidas antidumping.   
4.160.  A pesar del buen desempeño de la economía neozelandesa reflejado en el período en 
cuestión, también se señalan retos importantes que se deben atender como serían el nivel de endeudamiento de su sector agropecuario, la volatilidad de los precios internacionales de los 
productos básicos, y el bajo nivel de competencia en algunos sectores de servicios, entre otros. 
4.161.  En el marco de este Examen de políticas comerciales, Costa Rica presentó a 
Nueva Zelandia un conjunto de preguntas relacionadas con su régimen de inversiones. Quisiera agradecer la atención brindada a estas preguntas y concluir mi intervención deseándole a 
Nueva Zelandia muchos éxitos en este Examen de políticas comerciales. 
BRAZIL 4.162.  We are pleased to note that the New Zealand economy has gathered momentum over the 
last few years, having largely overcome the worst e ffects of the 2008 global financial crisis. That is 
particularly positive when the reports before us confirm that New Zealand trade policy continues to be a clear expression of its strong support for the non-discriminatory, rules-based trading system 
embodied by the WTO.  
4.163.  Indeed, the value of the WTO system as an international public good was put to test by the 
financial and economic crisis unfolded in 2008. Brazil welcomes New Zealand commitment to refrain from resorting to protectionist measures. Since its previous Review, in 2009, New Zealand 
has remained among the most open economies in the world. Its trade figures have improved 
remarkably during the period of review, with its exports growing by 70%, its imports by 69%. Its 
total trade in 2013/2014 amounted to 56.7% of the GDP. 
4.164.  There are other positive developments in New Zealand's economic policies that sustain 
that assertion. The average applied MFN tariffs for agricultural products have continued to decline, 
and the average for non-agricultural goods stands at very low 2.5%. The total level of support 
provided to the agricultural sector has been ke pt low with the producer support being less than 
1%. No tariff quotas are imposed on imports and 58.3% of tariff lines are duty free. These are crucial elements in assessing the real degree of openness to trade of any economy. 
4.165.  We also note the continued modernization of New Zealand trade related legislation and the 
priority attributed to improving productivity, developing high-value and innovative activities and 
enhancing the business climate – measures that were fundamental to overcome the negative impact of the crisis on employment levels and the overall economy, and that impulse New Zealand 
to the top of many international indexes on competitiveness and ease of doing business. 
4.166.  That is more so in countries, like New Zealand, where foreign trade accounts for a 
significant share of economic activity. Its grow th and prosperity depend very much on the 
preservation of trade flows undistorted by subsidies and other trade-restrictive measures. 
4.167.  Turning now to the bilateral front, I would like to refer first to the fact that Brazil-New 
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  2009 to US$204 million last year, but still remain at a very modest level. Our exports to New 
Zealand grew by 74% in the period 2009-2014; imports increased 158%.  
4.168.  The composition of our bilateral trade has varied substantially over the period under 
review. In 2009, more than 50% of our imports from New Zealand involved products like dairy, 
coal and some small apparatus. In 2014, main imports were concentrated on ethanol, chemical 
products, mechanical machinery and, of course, dairy. 
4.169.  On the exporting side, these variations are also evident. Whereas in 2009 exports were 
mainly composed by soybean cake and oil, orange  juice, coffee, motorcycles and auto parts, in 
2014 the top items were tobacco, products of anim al origin, coffee/tea, sugar and horticultural 
products; as per industrialized goods, mechanical and electrical machines and paper represented some 20% of our exports last year.   
4.170.  Brazil believes that there is room for improving New Zealand's SPS practices. Our exports 
of beef, pork and poultry, despite their widely recognized sanitary standards, still face important non-tariff barriers to access the New Zealand market. We look forward to working with the local 
authorities to overcome existing hurdles.  
4.171.  In the WTO, Brazil shares with New Zealand a deep commitment to continuing the reform 
of agricultural trade, an area where we have been cooperating and coordinating positions in the 
Cairns Group since the early years of the Uruguay Round. Still on Agriculture, we are particularly 
thankful to Ambassadors David Walker and John Adank for their able and committed role as Chairs of the Special Session of the Committee on Agriculture. We hope to deepen our cooperation in this and in other pillars of the Doha Round negotiations, with a view to achieving a successful outcome 
in the Nairobi Ministerial next December. 
4.172.  Brazil continues to follow with interest internal developments in New Zealand with regard 
to its trade policy. We have submitted written questions to the New Zealand's delegation, and we 
look forward to the replies.  
THAILAND 4.173.  We fully associate ourselves with the ASEAN statement previously delivered by Her 
Excellency Ambassador Mariam MD Salleh of Malaysia. 
4.174.  The Bilateral trade between New Zealand and Thailand has been solid and progressively 
developed over a long period of time. In 2014, our bilateral trade value was estimated around 
US$2 billion, an increase from that of 2013 by 12.36%. New Zealand is ranked as our 30th export 
destination and 34th import source. In contrast, Thailand is currently ranked as New Zealand's 
13th export destination, and 9th source of import.  
4.175.  Throughout the years, New Zealand and Thailand have further strengthened our bilateral 
trade relationship through the establishment FTAs. We have always appreciated the Thailand–
New Zealand Close Economic Partnership (TNZCEP), we are delighted that this year will be the 10th anniversary of its implementation. While it must also be noted that the 
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA), now entering its 5th year of 
implementation has also played an important ro le in the fostering of trade between Thailand, 
ASEAN, Australia, and New Zealand. 
4.176.  Since TNZCEP's entry into force in 2005, the total trade between Thailand and New 
Zealand has increased from US$424.61 million to US$1,308.07 million, calculating from 6-year 
trade average before and after its implementation.  
4.177.  Apart from the liberalization of market access for goods, services, and investment, the 
agreement also covers cooperation in other trade-related areas such as customs procedures, 
electronic commerce, intellectual property, government procurement, and competition policy. In the area of agricultural products, New Zealand and Thailand have strengthened trade facilitation 
by setting up a Joint SPS Committee to consider matters relating to sanitary and phytosanitary 
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  product such as cooked duck, asparagus, baby  corn, sugar pea and pangasius catfish to New 
Zealand market in the very near future. 
4.178.  With regard to the multilateral trading system, Thailand has always appreciated 
New Zealand's tireless efforts, as well as the cooperation between our two countries under the 
WTO, including as members of the Cairns Group and Friends of Fish. Thailand is also grateful for 
New Zealand's leadership in many forums, including the role of Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture Special Session by His Excellency Ambassador John Adank.  
4.179.  In this review, Thailand has submitted several questions to New Zealand, covering the 
policies and measures of our interests regarding, among other things, New Zealand's trade practices, intellectual property, and domestic supp ort, we are thankful for the responses provided 
by New Zealand prior to the meeting, and Thailand will certainly study them in detail with great 
interest. 
4.180.  In conclusion, Thailand would like to express its appreciation to the New Zealand 
delegation from Wellington for today's presenta tion and responses to our questions. We are 
thankful for the close cooperation with New Zealand in every level, including between our 
Geneva-based delegations led by His Excellency Ambassador John Adank.  
MONTENEGRO 
4.181.  My delegation associates itself with th e statement delivered earlier on behalf of the 
European Union. 
4.182.  Montenegro and New Zealand have short history of direct diplomatic relations, but the 
friendship and cooperation between our countries and its people as like-minded partners is 
strengthening bilaterally – including New Zealand's resent visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to 
our capitol, visit of our Minister of Agriculture to Hamilton and Wellington and throughout multilateral institutions.  
4.183.  Montenegro first wishes to congratulate New Zealand on its ranking as the second easiest 
country in the world to do business, for a second year in a row. In the ever increasingly competitive world that we live, it is vital not only for the growth and development of a State, but 
also for the prosperity of its people that the international community can have confidence in a 
country's commitment to businesses. Doing so will not only lead to greater trade and development, but also to increases in foreign direct investment and GDP growth. At this stage, my delegation would like to take this opportunity to state its commitment to ensuring continued 
improvements in ease of doing business within Montenegro.   
4.184.  In agreement with the Secretariat, Montenegro would also like to draw attention to 
New Zealand's engagement in Regional Trade Agreem ents (RTA) since its last Trade Policy Review.  
In this regard, Montenegro is pleased to note that New Zealand is now a party to ten RTAs, of 
which four have entered into force since New Zealand's last trade policy review. In addition, Montenegro is pleased to note that during the last Trade Policy Review, New Zealand has entered 
into two new RTAs – one with the Gulf Cooperation Council and another with the Republic of 
Korea. Securing the entry into force or agreeing to such a large number of RTAs to complement its participation in the WTO is an important achievem ent. Montenegro believes that this will support 
the efforts of the Government in addressing the n eed to increase the labour productivity and the 
country's income per capital, which continue to lag behind OECD averages.  
4.185.  Of particular importance to Montenegro is New Zealand's clear and firm commitment to the 
aims of the WTO, including its commitment to the Doha Development Round, Bali Ministerial 
decisions and the forthcoming 10th Ministerial Conference in Nairobi. In addition, as a strong 
believer in the importance of open trade between States, Montenegro is pleased to observe that 
New Zealand is committed to contribute to making meaningful progress forward in the 
international trading system. 
4.186.  Finally, as Montenegro has just embarked in the full membership of the GPA, we would like 
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  enjoyed in 2014. In particular, my delegation wo uld like to commend Permanent Representative 
Ambassador John Adank for his remarkable contribution to the work of the WTO. My delegation wishes Ambassador Adank all the best in his future  endeavours. Montenegro is looking forward to 
continuing constructive engagement with the delegation of New Zealand in Geneva.  
TRINIDAD
 AND  TOBAGO 
4.187.  It is duly noted that New Zealand is one of  the most open economies in the world. In spite 
of the global setback which was posed by the 2008 economic crisis coupled with the disastrous 
Canterbury earthquakes, New Zealand continues to display resilience as exemplified in the 
expansion of the economy. Its dedication to the rebuilding of Christchurch is not only admirable but has served to spur economic activity.   
4.188.  Since its last review, New Zealand has made progress in several areas inclusive of the 
following: 
 Fiscal policy measures aimed at reducing debt; 
 Modernization of trade-related legislation inclusive of the new Trade Act adopted in 2014; 
 Positive regulatory changes in the financial sector; 
 The reduction in unemployment; 
 Continued decline of tariffs on agricultural products; and 
 The conclusion of two RTAs and the ongoing involvement in a number of bilateral and 
regional initiatives. 
4.189.  The rollin g out of the Business Growth Agenda with its targeted fo cus on six critical areas 
is certainly a dynamic initiative which has been quite successful thus far in accomplishing the 
various targets set out under its relevant mandate.  
4.190.  My delegation is pleased to note the commitment expressed by New Zealand in providing 
assistance for capacity building under the Trade Facilitation Agreement and to the importance of 
development issues in the multilateral trading system.  
4.191.  Likewise and as noted in our own review, Trinidad and Tobago remains firmly committed to 
a fair and equitable rules-based multilateral trad ing system that is supportive of the development 
pursuits of Members and recognizes the importance  of trade as a development tool for small and 
vulnerable economies.  
4.192.  Trade has always been a mechanism of cooperation between both our countries and 
New Zealand still enjoys a favourable trade balance with Trinidad and Tobago. As a fellow small 
State, my country attaches great importance to the relationship it shares with New Zealand, not 
only in this field but in other realms at the multilateral and bilateral levels.   
4.193.  Trinidad and Tobago welcomes the opening of the High Commission in Bridgetown, 
Barbados and looks forward to strengthened c ooperation and engagement between New Zealand 
and Trinidad and Tobago, and of course with the wider CARICOM region. 
4.194.  Whilst it is not uncommon for States to face obstacles, my delegation is certain that 
New Zealand will weather challenges posed by pr ivate foreign liabilities, slow demand, volatile 
commodity prices, a strong exchange rate, a highly indebted farm sector and market remoteness.  
4.195.  Trinidad and Tobago wishes to commend New Zealand for its sterling efforts in the 
multilateral arena not the least of which is its continued commitment to the multilateral trading 
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  BÉNIN 
4.196.  La délégation du Bénin voudrait saluer les réalisations importantes enregistrées par 
l'économie néo-zélandaise sur la durée, entre 2009, date du précédent examen, et la fin de 
l'année 2014. 
4.197.  En effet, c'est une juste et bonne reconnaissance des efforts déployés par la 
Nouvelle-Zélande de reconnaître qu'elle est l'une des économies les plus ouvertes au monde. 
4.198.  Entre 2008-2009 et 2013-2014, l'économie néo-zélandaise a enregistré un taux de 
croissance de 2,1% du PIB, avec une réduction du déficit budgétaire de 1,3% du PIB. 
4.199.  Pour atteindre ces bons résultats, la Nouvelle-Zélande a poursuivi des réformes majeures 
dans différents secteurs comme l'agriculture qui contribue pour 6,9% au PIB et pour 6,9% à la création d'emplois, et où les produits laitiers  représentent 47% des exportations des produits 
primaires; les services, en particulier le tourisme, le secteur des services qui est bien capitalisé 
avec un respect scrupuleux des normes prudentielles. 
4.200.  De même, l'environnement juridique, ré glementaire et institutionnel néo-zélandais de 
promotion du commerce et des investissements est incitatif, ce qui classe la Nouvelle-Zélande au 
troisième rang sur 189 pays par le dernier classement établi par Doing Business . 
4.201.  Les institutions de promotion du comme rce et des investissements étrangers directs 
comme la "New Zealand Trade and Enterprise", le Réseau des capacités de production, le Fonds de 
croissance international doté de ressources financières d'un montant de 30 millions de dollars néo-zélandais, le Conseil consultatif et la "New Zealand Story", entre autres institutions, font un accompagnement et une promotion effica ces des entreprises néo-zélandaises.  
4.202.  La délégation du Bénin apprécie hautement l'importante contribution de la 
Nouvelle-Zélande aux travaux de l'Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC), à la fois par l'implication active de la Mission permanente de la Nouvelle-Zélande auprès de l'OMC dans les 
travaux de négociations commerciales multilatérales en cours, et l'octroi de ressources financières 
et d'une assistance technique appréciées que le Gouvernement néo-zélandais accorde au titre du programme d'Aide pour le commerce et d'autres initiatives. 
4.203.  La délégation du Bénin voudrait saluer également le rôle éminent qu'ont joué 
successivement les Ambassadeurs, Représentants pe rmanents de la Nouvelle-Zélande auprès de 
l'OMC dans la conduite des négociations agricoles, depuis le lancement du Cycle de Doha, le dernier d'entre eux étant l'Ambassadeur John Adank, ici présent, et à qui nous exprimons notre 
sincère gratitude. 
4.204.  Sur une note bilatérale, la délégation du Bénin voudrait souligner que la Nouvelle-Zélande 
et le Bénin entretiennent d'excellentes relations. Cette coopération a enregistré l'année dernière 
l'engagement de la Nouvelle-Zélande à soutenir les activités de promotion agricole en République 
du Bénin avec un accent mis sur la promotion du genre et le développement durable. 
ARGENTINA 
4.205.  El comercio bilateral entre la Argentina y Nueva Zelandia ha evolucionado favorablemente 
en los últimos años, produciéndose un aumento notorio de las exportaciones argentinas a Nueva Zelandia, que en el año 2014 alcanzaron a 138 millones de dólares EE.UU. Por su parte, las importaciones se han mantenido relativamente constantes en los últimos cinco años, registrándose 
21 millones de dólares EE.UU. en 2014. El saldo del comercio bilateral ha sido favorable para la 
Argentina el pasado año, totalizando un superávit del orden de 117 millones de dólares EE.UU. 
4.206.  La matriz de exportación argentina a Nueva Zelandia se compone principalmente de 
productos primarios, pero además hay productos manufacturados significativos (vehículos para 
transporte, farmacéuticos, etc.). Entre los princi pales productos importados desde Nueva Zelandia 
se encuentran pieles en bruto de ovino con lana, cajas y envases de papel y cartón, máquinas de 
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  4.207.  Asimismo, Nueva Zelandia ha trabajado y contribuido de manera significativa a favor de 
los esfuerzos multilaterales para la continuación del proceso de reforma del comercio agricultura desde 1986 como un miembro relevante del Grupo Cairns y actualmente también contribuye con la Presidencia del Embajador Adank en el COASS. 
4.208.  El Grupo Friends of Fish enfrenta la difícil tarea de cumplir con el mandato de la Ronda de 
Doha para disciplinar y prohibir las subvenciones a la pesca. En este sentido, Nueva Zelandia ha cumplido y cumple un destacado rol liderando Friends of Fish. 
4.209.  Agradecemos especialmente la contribución y esfuerzos de Nueva Zelandia en las 
negociaciones multilaterales comerciales y le deseamos la mejor de las suertes en el presente Examen de política comercial. 
PAKISTAN 
4.210.  Pakistan and New Zealand have excellent trade relations and economic cooperation 
arrangement. Trade between our two countries increased for the past three years. Trade reached US$99 million in 2014, an increase of 21 % as compared to 2013. Trade balance is in favour of 
New Zealand, we believe trade potential between the two countries is not fully utilized.  
4.211.  Both Pakistan and New Zealand are members of Cairns group and work effectively in the 
Friends of Fish group coordinated by New Zealand. 
4.212.  New Zealand remains one of the very open economies with 50% duty free tariff lines and 
an average MFN tariff rate of 2.4%, except on textile and footwear.  
4.213.  It witnessed a growth rate of 2.1% during  the review period 2009-2014 mainly due to high 
commodity prices. 
4.214.  Manufacturing is an important contributor to the economy, but its shares in GDP, 
employment and exports continued to decline du ring the period under review. Food and other 
resource-based industries account for most of manufacturing output. Recently, the manufacturing 
industry is facing the challenge of weak dema nd and shortages of skills and R&D. New Zealand 
Government has put in place several programs to overcome these shortages, despite the fact that agriculture such as dairy plays an active role in New Zealand's economy;  
4.215.  It is worth to note that New Zealand has the lowest rate of producer support estimate 
among OECD countries.  
4.216.  Services are the leading sector of the economy and account for 25% of total exports of 
goods and services. Services trade regime is relati vely liberal, although there are few restrictions 
on FDI in the telecommunications and transport sectors. New Zealand has a relatively open 
services regime with commitments in 90 of the 155 sectors under the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS). New Zealand regulatory regime is relatively open and reforms are being made 
in the Telecommunication and Shipping sector to improve connectivity and harness the ICT based 
emerging opportunities. Tourism/travel remained an important contributor to the services sector and the economy.  
4.217.  In services sector, exports still remain  higher than imports thanks to Government 
investment in skills, education, IT and infrastructure. The availability of broad band width is likely to increase export in the services sector and will overcome the disadvantage of distance. 
4.218.  New Zealand has carried out number of reforms in the implementation of Trade related 
Agreements such as antidumping and safeguar d, a new provision has been added in the 
Antidumping Act to allow importers to apply for refu nd of anti-dumping duties paid in excess of the 
margin of dumping. To ensure rebuilding activiti es after the Canterbury earthquakes, antidumping 
measures were suspended on residential building materials. A new Trade (Safeguard Measures) 
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  4.219.  It is noteworthy that since 2009, New Ze aland has implemented a tr ade facilitation project 
geared towards the establishment of a "Joint Border Management System". As part of it, a Trade Single Window and a revised import electronic  declaration form have been put in place. 
4.220.  Despite several bilateral agreements, multilateral trading system remains the lynch pin for 
New Zealand and its contribution to the multilateral discipline in agriculture is evident from the 
consensus among WTO Members around New Zealand being the Chair of Agriculture negotiations for the last several years. Ambassador John Adank is  a thought leader in WTO, we will miss him. 
KINGDOM
 OF SAUDI  ARABIA 
4.221.  Known by its open economy based on free market principles and ease of doing business, 
New Zealand has remained among the most open economies worldwide. Since its previous Review, the country real GDP grew at an average annual rate  of 2.1%. New Zealand is to be recognized for 
having yielded macroeconomic stability and underpinned growth by establishing strong fiscal and 
monetary policy frameworks, an open and business-friendly environment and a healthy financial system and modern infrastructure.  
4.222.  Nonetheless, the period of review has been  marked by significant challenges including high 
private foreign liabilities, slowing demand from some trading partners, volatile international commodity prices, a strong exchange rate, and a highly-indebted farm sector. New Zealand is to 
be commended for having adopted ambitious reforms to modernize its trade related legislation, for 
example, amending the antidumping and countervaili ng law; reforming the legal and institutional 
framework for competition policy and changing its intellectual property regime.  
4.223.  A traditionally very open economy, Ne w Zealand, reinforced its economic regional 
integration and actively engaged in negotiations with a view to concluding preferential trade 
agreements with its major trading partners in the region such as Chinese Taipei; Malaysia; Hong Kong, China; and the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area. New RTAs were concluded 
with the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Republic of Korea.  
4.224.  New Zealand is to be recognized for being an active supporter for the centrality of 
development issues in the Doha Round. Granting duty-free quota-free access to imports from 
LDCs and preferential tariffs for developing count ries under the GSP and providing Aid for Trade to 
Pacific Island Countries to build their capacity to trade are clear evidences to this effect.  
4.225.  Saudi Arabia and New Zealand enjoy a frie ndly and substantive relationship, with two-way 
merchandise trade reaching US$1.5 billion 2014. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia primarily exports 
chemicals and petrochemicals to New Zealand, and imports dairy, other related agricultural 
products and wood. There is significant potentia l for economic ties to grow between the two 
countries especially in food security, infrastructure, and services. 
4.226.  In closing, I would like to congratulate New Zealand for its economic performance over the 
review period and its commitment to the reinforc ement of world trade thro ugh the improvement of 
the WTO system. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia too is committed to intensify the current round of 
negotiations with a view to concluding them in the interest of the entire Membership. 
PANAMÁ 4.227.  Panamá y Nueva Zelandia mantienen una relación mayormente basada en el intercambio 
comercial, la cual para el 2014 aumentó un 40,4% representando unos 25.6 millones de dólares 
EE.UU. Panamá exporta a Nueva Zelandia café to stado descafeinado e importa productos del mar 
y lácteos. 
4.228.  El transporte marítimo constituye el principal medio de movilidad de las exportaciones de 
Nueva Zelandia. Debido a lo anterior, las relaciones comerciales con Panamá se han visto 
fortalecidas  al aumentar el uso del Canal de Panamá por parte de Nueva Zelandia , alcanzando en el año 2014 un flujo de carga total de 1,236,957 toneladas largas. Además, las relaciones 
diplomáticas y políticas se han consolidado a través de la cooperación que brinda Nueva Zelandia a 
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  4.229.  En este sentido, deseamos destacar la cooperación y asistencia que Nueva Zelandia otorga 
a través de programas encaminados a la prom oción de las exportaciones, así como su 
participación activa en la Iniciativa de Ayuda para el Comercio, así como las medidas que ha adoptado el Gobierno con el objetivo de ayudar a los países insulares del Pacífico a desarrollar su 
capacidad para comerciar. 
4.230.  Este examen resalta el impulso y el crecimiento que ha registrado la economía 
neozelandesa, lo cual ha sido posible gracias a un sólido marco macroeconómico y las políticas 
comerciales adoptadas que han permitido aumentar sus oportunidades comerciales  Un claro 
ejemplo de lo anterior es el número de acuerdos comerciales firmados durante el período de examen su política de atracción de inversión extranjera y las medidas encaminadas a facilitar el comercio al establecer un sistema conjunto de gestión de las fronteras, las modificaciones a su 
legislación relativas a medidas antidumping y compensatorias, y la nueva ley de comercio relativa 
a medidas de salvaguardias.  
4.231.  Nueva Zelandia también ha realizado importantes cambios en su legislación relativa a 
propiedad intelectual, destacando la nueva ley de marcas y patentes, las modificaciones a la ley de 
Derecho de Autor, entre otras. 
4.232.  Panamá desea resaltar el compromiso de Nueva Zelandia con el sistema multilateral del 
comercio, el cual queda claramente demostrado por su activa participación en los trabajos y 
negociaciones de la OMC.  
4.233.  Para finalizar, exhortamos a Nueva Zeland ia a continuar realizando esfuerzos encaminados 
a superar aquellas áreas que han sido identificadas durante el examen que requieren de una 
mayor atención con el objetivo de que se mantenga esta tendencia de crecimiento económico y 
desarrollo. 
NIGERIA 
4.234.  My delegation notes with satisfaction that New Zealand apart from being one of the most 
opens economies in the world has low average rates, on agricultural as well as industrial products, a transparent regulatory system, an efficient customs system and more importantly, limited 
barriers to trade. Furthermore, we note from th e Secretariat report that New Zealand, as an 
original Member of the WTO, continued to main tain its support and commitment to strengthening 
and liberalization of the multilateral trading system. In that regard, while we generally commend the active participation of New Zealand in the Doha Round negotiations, we would like to also in 
particular, acknowledge the valuable contributions that have been made by 
Ambassador John Adank as chair of the committee on Agriculture, special session. We appreciate his objective and fair approach in the continued efforts to reform international trade in agriculture. 
Nigeria, however, hopes that the use of prefer ential trade agreements by New Zealand will not 
obviate its support and commitment to strengthening the multilateral trading system.   
4.235.  Although, Nigeria has no problem with the use of PTAs which is complementary to the 
wider trade strategy of creating new trade opportunities and improving market access in key 
markets, we are concerned that the elimination of unilateral tariff preferences as well as the erosion of preferences due to MFN tariff reductio ns are capable of negatively impacting on trade 
with LDCs and poor developing countries. We would therefore like to know if New Zealand have, or 
is considering putting in place programmes that would assist this vulnerable segment of the 
Membership in mitigating any trade losses that  they may experience as a result of these 
measures.  
4.236.  My delegation also notes from the same report that New Zealand policies and practices 
could create opportunities that may impact positively on countries like Nigeria. Indeed, New Zealand views the multilateral trading system as its main vehicle for providing more trading 
opportunities to its exporters. For instance, we have observed that New Zealand is an active 
provider of Aid for Trade with specific support measures provided to Pacific Island countries to build their capacity to trade. Nigeria would like  to know whether the Government of New Zealand 
have any plan to extend such Aid for Trade support to African countries. In this regard, it is 
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  as the primary forum, inter alia , for multilateral trade liberalization and for the development and 
enforcement of global trade rules.  
4.237.  Nigeria, like New Zealand, believes that open markets, non-discrimination and global 
competition in international trade are essential for global and national economies. My delegation is 
therefore, quite aware, that, New Zealand has been playing an active and constructive role in the 
Doha Development Agenda (DDA) negotiations. We also acknowledge its full commitment to the successful conclusion of the Doha Round, the impl ementation of the Bali package, and the Trade 
Facilitation Agreement upon its entry into forc e in order to promote further liberalization and 
strengthen the rules and disciplines of multilateral trading system. Nigeria would also like to commend New Zealand for creating a favourable business environment and for its active participation in the ongoing discussions on the Post Bali Programme, particularly on agriculture 
and fisheries subsides. 
4.238.  My delegation would also like to commend New Zealand on the Government efforts in 
modernizing its trade related registration for example, the Antidumping and Countervailing 
Measures Laws which under-went significant amendments and the new trade safeguard measures 
Act that was adopted in 2014 which allows a timely imposition of safeguards actions. This is an 
area where countries like Nigeria could benefit from New Zealand's experience and assistance in 
developing similar Laws. 
4.239.  It is encouraging to note that tariffs have been systematically reduced and quantitative 
controls on imported goods eliminated. While around 90% of goods exported to New Zealand are tariff free including all goods from LDCs. New Zealand also continues to have one of the lowest 
average MFN applied tariff rates in the OECD at just 2.4% average in 2014. However, some 
challenges that includes, high private foreign liabilities, slow demand from some trading partners, volatile international commodity prices, a strong exchange rate, and highly indebted farm sector 
still remains. We would be interested in knowing the efforts being made by the Government to 
overcome these challenges.  
4.240.  At the bilateral level, Nigeria's relations with New Zealand have been generally warm, but 
also thin. Nigeria is New Zealand's fourth largest export market in Africa, outside South Africa, 
Algeria and Egypt. Nigeria exports very little to  New Zealand, while malt extract, and milk and 
cream constitute New Zealand's major exports to Nigeria. Regardless of the location, we believe there is scope to increase and explore the trading opportunities between the two countries.  
4.241.  In conclusion, it is our expectation that all WTO Members, particularly the LDCs, the SVEs, 
landlocked and developing countries would all benefit significantly from the continued strengthening and openness of New Zealand trade and economic policies. 
EL
 SALVADOR 
4.242.  Del informe de la Secretaría observamos el dinamismo de la economía de Nueva Zelandia, 
la cual entre 2008/2009 y 2013/2014, creció a una tasa anual media del 2,1%, impulsada 
principalmente por el consumo interno lo que destaca la fortaleza de su economía de cara a los 
retos a los que nos enfrentamos en la actualidad. 
4.243.  En materia arancelaria, deseamos resaltar que Nueva Zelandia es una economía bastante 
abierta, con un arancel NMF aplicado del 2,4%, con más de la mitad de líneas arancelarias exentas 
de tasas a la importación. Sin embargo vemos algunos casos de picos arancelarios que saltan a la 
atención.  
4.244.  En el plano bilateral, es de destacar la cooperación brindada en áreas tales como la 
educación, apoyo a actividades de desarrollo áreas que nos ayudan a la reducción de os niveles de 
pobreza, por lo que resaltamos la importancia de seguir impulsando este tipo de actividades.   
4.245.  En cuanto al comercio bilateral, Nueva Zelandia ocupó el 20º lugar como destino de 
nuestras exportaciones. Con respecto a las importaciones, Nueva Zelandia ocupa un lugar 
destacado en el ranking de proveedores de bienes de El Salvador, totalizando 16 millones de dólares EE.UU. en 2014, lo cual refleja la importancia comercial de Nueva Zelandia para la cadena productiva del país.  WT/TPR/W/84 • New Zealand 
 
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  4.246.  Dicho comercio es bastante complementario ya que de conformidad con información 
oficial, para el período 2012-2014, las exportaciones de El Salvador hacia Nueva Zelandia se concentraron en azúcar y café, mientras que las exportaciones de Nueva Zelandia a El Salvador son principalmente de productos lácteos.  
4.247.  En el plano multilateral, tal como lo recoge el informe de la Secretaría, Nueva Zelandia es 
un Miembro activo en los Comités de la OMC. El Salvador aplaude los esfuerzos de Nueva Zelandia en el marco de esta Organización y agradece el apoyo que da a las pequeñas economías, 
agrupación a la que El Salvador pertenece. Coinci dimos de la importancia de concluir el presente 
ciclo de negociaciones a la brevedad, fieles a los mandatos dados por los Ministros.  
4.248.  Como delegación, queremos felicitar la excelente participación del equipo neozelandés ante 
la OMC, encabezada por el Embajador Adank. Asimismo, agradecemos su arduo trabajo como 
Presidente del Grupo de Negociaciones Agrícolas. 
GUATEMALA 4.249.  Guatemala y Nueva Zelandia sostienen una relación armónica, basada en lazos de 
cooperación en áreas de comercio y desarrollo. Nuestros países mantienen una comunicación 
constante en diversos foros internacionales, tales como las Naciones Unidas, la Organización Mundial del Comercio, el Foro de Cooperación Asia del Este-América Latina (FEALAC) y la Comisión 
Ballenera Internacional (CBI). En cuanto a nuestra agenda regional, vale la pena mencionar que 
Nueva Zelandia funge como observador extra regional del Sistema de Integración Centroamericano (SICA) desde noviembre de 2013.  
4.250.  Nuestra balanza comercial superó los 30 millones de dólares EE.UU. en 2014 y 
consideramos que existen oportunidades importantes para el incremento en nuestros flujos 
comerciales. Los principales productos de exportaciones neozelandesas a Guatemala son los productos lácteos (rubro que representa el 92% de las exportaciones neozelandesas a nuestro 
país). En sentido inverso, los principales productos guatemaltecos de exportación son el café y los 
plásticos y sus manufacturas. Entre 2010 y 2014, las exportaciones de Guatemala hacia Nueva Zelandia han incrementado en 32%.   
4.251.  En relación con el Examen de políticas comerciales que hoy nos concierne, resaltamos la 
apertura de la economía neozelandesa, su capacidad para hacer frente a la crisis económica mundial y su decidida participación en el sistema multilateral de comercio. Consideramos, por otro lado, que serán importantes desafíos para la economía neozelandesa en el corto plazo, tal como se 
indica en el reporte, hacer frente a cuestiones como el elevado nivel de la deuda externa privada, 
la disminución de la demanda de algunos de los interlocutores comerciales y los efectos generados por la volatilidad de los precios internacionales de los productos básicos.  
4.252.  Reconocemos los esfuerzos emprendidos por Nueva Zelandia durante el período evaluado 
en este Examen de políticas comerciales. Agradecemos las respuestas remitidas a las preguntas planteamos y deseamos a la delegación que hoy los representa, la conclusión exitosa de este 
ejercicio. 
URUGUAY 4.253.  Uruguay da la bienvenida a la delegación de Nueva Zelandia en su quinto examen de las 
políticas comerciales, evento por demás importante dentro de los mecanismos de revisión y 
transparencia dentro del sistema de la Organización Mundial del Comercio. En este sentido, 
Uruguay desea reafirmar la importancia de la OMC en tanto marco multilateral basado en normas para el desarrollo y la transparencia del comercio internacional.  
4.254.  Asimismo, Uruguay desea destacar la activa y constructiva participación de la delegación 
de Nueva Zelandia en el marco de la OMC, con particular énfasis en los esfuerzos que ésta ha venido realizando a los efectos de una pronta y exitosa conclusión de la Ronda de Doha. 
4.255.  Uruguay comparte con Nueva Zelandia muchas características como país, tanto en las 
condiciones climáticas, como en la producción nacional, en los mecanismos de reglamentación doméstica y en la política económica nacional. WT/TPR/W/84 • New Zealand 
 
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  4.256.  Nueva Zelandia ocupa el lugar número 107 en los destinos de exportación para Uruguay, 
siendo el principal rubro los jugos y extractos vegetales, pectinatos y derivados de vegetales. En materia de importaciones desde Nueva Zelandia, el principal rubro son las semillas, frutos y esporas para siembra, ocupando ese país el lugar 73 en el ranking de proveedores de Uruguay. 
4.257.  Siendo parte del grupo Cairns, y como países agroexportadores, Uruguay y Nueva Zelandia 
comparten y mantienen un fuerte compromiso en  materia de negociaciones de agricultura, 
realizando importantes aportes teóricos y prácticos, procurando propiciar un pronto acuerdo en 
esta materia. 
4.258.  En otro orden, Uruguay y Nueva Zelandia participan como terceros en la controversia que 
se está llevando a cabo en el ámbito de la OMC contra Australia por medidas adoptadas por éste último en materia de empaquetado genérico de tabaco. En este sentido, ambos Miembros 
consideran que el Entendimiento sobre solución de diferencias es una herramienta fundamental del 
sistema y, por lo tanto, es su deseo que el diferendo planteado se resuelva de manera que continúe alentando a la membresía a recurrir al mismo. 
4.259.  Es destacar que ambos países mantienen excelentes relaciones, muestra de ello son los 
múltiples acuerdos de cooperación tales como: el Acuerdo sobre Cooperación Económica, Comercial y Científico Tecnológica, vigente desde el año 1994, el Memorándum de Entendimiento 
firmado entre el Gobierno de Nueva Zelandia y el Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones 
Agropecuarias en materia forestal y de madera cosechada, así como el programa "work and travel", a través del cual el Gobierno de Nueva Zelandia otorga 200 permisos de trabajo por año a 
ciudadanos uruguayos que deseen trabajar en ese país al tiempo de viajar y conocerlo por una 
estancia máxima de 12 meses.  
4.260.  Ambos países han participado también del diálogo institucional Mercosur-CER con el fin de 
estrechar las relaciones económicas entre ambos bloques.  
4.261.  Finalmente, esta delegación desea poner de manifiesto el interés compartido con 
Nueva Zelandia en alcanzar una pronta y exitosa finalización de la Ronda Doha para el Desarrollo, llegando a la próxima Conferencia Ministerial con resultados visibles y prácticos. 
4.262.  Uruguay le desea a Nueva Zelandia el mayor de los éxitos en esta importante instancia de 
transparencia del sistema multilateral del comercio. 
BARBADOS 4.263.  During the period of review, 2008/09 to 2013/14, New Zealand's gross domestic product 
(GDP) has grown at an annual rate of 2.1% in creasing from US$28,574 in 2008/09 to US$42,520 
in 2013/14. This is partly due to an increase in  private consumption, fixed capital formation, 
favourable market prices for the country's commodity exports and the institution of rigorous 
macroeconomic policies. In the global context, New Zealand moved up the Human development 
index rankings to reach 7th in 2014 from 20th in 2009; and has maintained its number 2 ranking in the World's Doing Business Report over the same period. We commend New Zealand on these 
achievements.   
4.264.  Despite these commendable feats, we however recognize that New Zealand's success was 
not without its challenges. According to the Secretariat's report, the economy weathered a number of economic and environmental challenges, including the global financial crisis and severe drought; 
and the disruption caused by two devastatin g earthquakes which retarded GDP growth in 
2008-2009 and 2010-2011, respectively.  
4.265.  We note that there continues to be challenges which could impact the country's economic 
growth prospects. Included in these are the count ry's, relatively low productivity and per capita 
income compared with other OECD countries; heavy reliance on the primary market (commodities); high foreign private liabilities; sl uggish demand from some of its major trading 
partners; and highly indebted housing and farm sectors which account for the largest share of the 
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  4.266.  In addition, the report has also noted that  the country's distance from global markets is a 
challenge which has limited the country's participation in global value chains and resulted in low trade intensity. The report has therefore suggested that the employment of policies which mitigate 
against the impact of distance from global markets and foster greater integration in GVCs, in 
particular, innovation and knowledge intensive value chains which are less sensitive to 
geographical remoteness, could assist in improving productivity and GVC participation. 
4.267.  The Government's monetary policy strategy  over the review period has been to support 
economic recovery while supporting price stability. The Government's fiscal objectives have been 
geared towards fiscal consolidation, which entails, returning the operating balance to surplus; reducing the net public debt to less than 20% of  GDP; building a more productive and competitive 
economy; the development of a Business Growth Agenda which sets out the wide ranging 
programme of microeconomic reforms; improving public services; and the rebuild of Christchurch. 
We wish New Zealand well in the execution of their programmes. 
4.268.  Barbados and New Zealand established diplomatic relations in 1974. As testament to this 
stable friendship and intent to enhance relati ons between our countries, New Zealand established 
a diplomatic presence in Barbados with the opening of a High Commission in 2015. 
4.269.  At the bilateral level, the Barbados-New Zealand relationship has been strengthened by, 
among other things, technical cooperation and collaboration in education, sports and disaster risk 
management. In addition, we are encouraged by the potential for cooperation in other areas such as security, renewable energy, oceans and fisheries and people exchanges. 
4.270.  Barbados considers New Zealand to be a valuable interlocutor on issues affecting small 
states, like Barbados. This is particularly so because of the sure and proven close relationship that 
exists between the Pacific Island States and New Zealand. 
4.271.  In celebrating 2014 as the International Year of Small Island Developing States, the 
Permanent Mission of Barbados at Geneva and other SIDS in Geneva worked with the Permanent 
Mission of New Zealand to the United Nations in  a spirit of cooperation based on the shared 
understanding of the special challenges facing small island developing states (SIDS). The 
collaboration translated to a successful, well attended and well received seminar and photo 
exhibition. We once again commend New Zealand and thank them for their continued support in the international fora to bring attention to issues which affect SIDS. 
4.272.  The Barbados-New Zealand interaction cont inues within the multilateral arena though our 
collective participation in the WTO. New Zealand's proven commitment to this forum has been 
demonstrated through its active participation in the various Committees, and particularly, through the stewardship of Ambassador Adank, at the helm of the Committee on Agriculture in Special 
Session. We also continue to work with New Zealand and other WTO Members to fulfil of the 
mandate set by Ministers at the ninth Ministerial Co nference for the elaboration of a post-Bali work 
programme on the remaining areas of the Doha Development Agenda. For Barbados, we seek to 
develop a work programme which is inclusive, transparent and development centered. 
REPUBLIC
 OF KOREA 
4.273.  I am pleased to note that Korea and New Zealand have enjoyed excellent relations over 
the years. Bilateral trade volume between the two countries has steadily increased during the 
review period, reaching more than US$3.2 billion in 2014, with New Zealand's exports to Korea 
reaching US$1.5 billion. With respect to FDI, Korea's investment to New Zealand amounted to 
US$495 million, and New Zealand's investment to Korea amounted to US$71 million in 2014. 
Certainly, these figures demonstrate a very close economic partnership that will continue to grow 
and develop in the future. 
4.274.  In particular, the Korea-New Zealand FTA was concluded last March. It is our hope that 
both countries will complete their domestic ratifi cation procedures as soon as possible and the FTA 
will enter into force before the end of this year. In addition, we also hope that the FTA will not only contribute to further cementing the existing ties between the two countries, but will also play a role in helping advance trade liberalization as it aims to achieve a comprehensive and high-quality 
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  4.275.  Turning to New Zealand's overall economic performance, Korea would like to commend the 
New Zealand Government for successfully engineering its macroeconomic policy over the review period. Even though its GDP growth slowed in 2 010/2011 due to the devastating earthquakes that 
hit the Canterbury region, New Zealand has achi eved an annual average 2.1% of GDP growth 
during the review period and GDP per capita reached more than US$42,000 in 2013/14 up from 
US$28,000 in 2008/2009.  
4.276.  To be clear, we believe that New Zealand can be a role model for all of us at the WTO. 
Since the mid-1980s, New Zealand has successfully implemented major economic re-structuring 
efforts while progressively liberalizing its economy. Its impressive track record in the area of economic reform has now made it one of the most  open economies in the world, and one which is 
consistently highly-ranked in international indicators of economic freedom and ease of doing 
business. In this context, my delegation approach es this TPR from the perspective of desiring not 
only to learn more about New Zealand's experience , but also to become better acquainted with the 
plans it has set for the future.   
4.277.  Korea appreciates the legislative reforms on trade remedies undertaken by the 
New Zealand Government. As pointed out in the Secretariat report, New Zealand's antidumping 
and countervailing law underwent noticeable amendments including a new provision to allow 
importers to apply for refund of anti-dumping duti es paid in excess of the margin of dumping. In 
addition, "public interest" criteria were included in the process of imposing a safeguard measure. We consider that these reforms would contribute to modernizing New Zealand's trade regime and promoting legitimate competition in the marketplace. 
4.278.  We also appreciate the New Zealand Government for its completion of negotiations to 
become a Party to the GPA in 2014. It is our hope that New Zealand will conclude its ratification procedures as soon as possible. 
4.279.  We have submitted advance written questions to New Zealand. The questions posed by our 
delegation touch upon New Zealand's relatively strict SPS regime including that regarding "Imports Health Standards (IHS)" and amendments to the Telecommunications Act related to the 
participation of foreign service providers. We thank the New Zealand delegation for providing 
answers to those questions, which we will review carefully and revert back to on the second day if necessary. 
4.280.  Finally, we very much hope that New Zealand, as a key player in the WTO, will continue to 
play an important role in helping not only strengthen the WTO multilateral trading system as a 
whole, but also advanced the DDA negotiations. Korea has and will continue to work closely with New Zealand in the areas of the DDA and plurilateral negotiations.  WT/TPR/W/84 • New Zealand 
 
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  5  REPLIES BY THE REPRESENTATIVE OF NEW ZEALAND AND ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 
5.1.  On behalf of the New Zealand delegation, I would like to express our appreciation for the 
positive and constructive observations and questions from Members during this Trade Policy Review. While many of the points made in Member s' oral statements have been addressed in our 
written responses to questions, we recognize that Members may appreciate some additional 
comments in areas of particular interest. We will also be providing written responses to the questions we received on Monday well within the required timeframe. Before I go on, I would like 
to take tribute to the New Zealand team, both the local team here in Geneva and also the team 
from Wellington, and also all the agencies engaged for their efforts in making this review, I hope, successful from Members' perspective. On a personal note, I also greatly appreciate the Members' comments on Monday about our Representative to  the WTO, Ambassador Adank. Of course, I well 
know that John has well represented New Zealan d here at the WTO. The comments were an 
indication of the high regard in which he is held by his colleagues for the contribution he has made here, including to the system in assisting Members with the Committee on Agriculture in Special 
Session. 
5.2.  New Zealand welcomes Members' recognition that our open trading environment and sound 
macroeconomic policies have contributed to a period of sustained economic growth during the 
period of review, in spite of the difficulties faced as a result of the Global Financial Crisis as well as 
natural disasters in New Zealand. Nonetheless, Me mbers identified a number of challenges facing 
the New Zealand economy, including levels of private debt in some sectors. In particular, Members encouraged New Zealand to work towards greater export diversity; increase labour productivity; 
and increase investment in research and development. The New Zealand Government is very 
aware of these challenges and, in this regard, we welcome Members' interest in and positive comments on the Government's Business Growth Agenda (BGA). The BGA aims to specifically 
address a number of these challenges by setting ambitious targets and specific actions across 
areas that are critical to business success and job creation in New Zealand. 
5.3.  With regards to specific areas of trad e policy, a number of Members commented on New 
Zealand's sanitary and phytosanitary regime. New Zealand's requirement that an Import Health 
Standard exist for all risk goods prior to their importation is consistent with the SPS Agreement and places no unreasonable impediment on trade. As noted by the discussant, this is reflected by 
the fact no Member has brought any concern regarding New Zealand's SPS regime before the SPS 
Committee in the period under review. As a major exporter of primary products, compliance with 
evidence based SPS measures is a matter of considerable importance to us, for both imports and exports. New Zealand adopts relevant intern ational standards where these standards would 
achieve New Zealand's appropriate level of protection, and is an active participant in international 
standard setting bodies. 
5.4.  New Zealand appreciated a number of Members' positive comments regarding changes to 
update and modernize our trade remedies legislat ion. This includes new safeguards legislation 
which introduces guidelines for determining whether the imposition of a safeguard measure is in the public interest, and, if provisional safeguards are introduced, allows for safeguard duties to be 
refunded if the measures are fo und to have not been required. 
5.5.  Members also commented favourably on am endments to our antidumping and countervailing 
laws, which now include the ability for importers to apply for a refund of antidumping duties paid in excess of the margin of dumping. We were a little surprised however that one statement 
characterized New Zealand's use of trade remedies as "extensive". In fact, New Zealand's use of 
these measures is relatively low, with only two antidumping investigations having resulted in the imposition of measures during the review period , and no countervailing or safeguard measures 
imposed. New Zealand proactively supports improvements to the WTO's trade remedy rules as 
part of the Doha Development Agenda. 
5.6.  New Zealand appreciates Members' positive comments regarding our impending accession to 
the WTO Government Procurement Agreement. New Zealand has completed its Parliamentary 
treaty examination process and is in the process of finalizing our domestic implementation. This 
includes completing the necessary steps to en sure that all covered New Zealand Government 
entities, including listed Crown Agencies and State Owned Enterprises (SOEs), comply with GPA 
obligations. New Zealand is well on track with th is work and as advised on Monday intends to 
deposit our instrument of accession later this month. WT/TPR/W/84 • New Zealand 
 
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  5.7.  A number of Members also referred favourab ly to New Zealand's recently introduced trade 
facilitation measures, including the establishment of a "Joint Border Management System", including the Trade Single Window and a revised import electronic declaration form. These measures will reduce time and costs for traders. Members also asked about our expected timeline 
for ratifying the Trade Facilitation Agreement. New Zealand is currently working to complete its 
domestic procedures and while we cannot indicate a specific date, we expect to deposit our Notification of Acceptance to the Protocol well in advance of the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference. 
5.8.  As some Members noted, the primary sector plays a key role in New Zealand's economy. This 
is a highly-productive sector, with minimal Government intervention. The Dairy Industry Restructuring Act of 2001 successfully introduced pro-competition measures to ensure contestability in New Zealand's dairy markets. This has been reinforced since then by ongoing 
attention to regulatory issues relating to transparency and access to raw milk by market entrants. 
Recently, Ministers requested the Commerce Commission to complete a report on the state of competition in domestic dairy markets. This report is due to be finalized in early 2016. 
5.9.  Members also enquired about New Zealand's export management arrangements for kiwifruit, 
in particular the role of the Zespri Group. Zespri is the only state-trading enterprise in operation in New Zealand and operates in accordance with Ne w Zealand's GATT and WTO obligations in respect 
of such enterprises. Zespri has been notified to the WTO in accordance with these obligations. 
5.10.  While many Members noted favourably New Zealand's low MFN applied tariff rates, 
particularly in agricultural goods, some Members also drew attention to the space between New Zealand's bound and applied tariffs. In my opening statement, I reflected on New Zealand's desire 
to deliver a meaningful outcome to the WTO's Doha Development Round. Having consistently 
sought an ambitious outcome on market access, New Zealand would be pleased to finally see delivery of a Doha Round market access outcome that could contribute to providing further 
certainty for traders around tariffs, including in the New Zealand context. 
5.11.  In conclusion, I would like to once again express New Zealand's appreciation to the 
Secretariat, our discussant, Ambassador Fernando de Mateo, to you Chair, and to Members for 
their constructive contributions during this Review. New Zealand would like to emphasize the value 
we place in maintaining and enhancing the effectiveness of the WTO rules-based multilateral trading system, in which the TPRM process plays a valuable role. 
DISCUSSANT 
5.12.  Durante la reunión del pasado lunes, fuimos testigos de una ronda de comentarios muy 
interesantes y constructivos a las políticas comerciales de Nueva Zelandia, y quisiera destacar lo siguiente.  
5.13.  En premier lugar, hubo un reconocimiento generalizado de los esfuerzos emprendidos por 
Nueva Zelandia para posicionar a su economía como una de las más sólidas, transparentes y abiertas del mundo. Los Miembros destacaron la capacidad y resistencia de la economía 
neozelandesa para superar la crisis financiera global, dos sismos de elevada magnitud y una gran 
sequía. También señalaron, sin embargo, la necesidad de redoblar sus esfuerzos encaminados a una mayor incorporación a las cadenas globales de valor, especialmente en áreas de alta tecnología e innovación. 
5.14.  En cuanto a facilitación del comercio, los Miembros encomiaron las medidas implementadas, 
en particular el establecimiento de una ventanilla única y de un formulario revisado para la declaración electrónica de las importaciones. Urgieron que, como complemento a esta política, 
Nueva Zelandia ratifique a la brevedad, antes de Nairobi, el Acuerdo sobre Facilitación del 
Comercio. Y me complace escuchar lo que acaba de decir el Dr. Walker en cuanto a que los arreglos internos van avanzados y que esperan tener antes de la décima Conferencia ratificado el 
acuerdo. 
5.15.  Hubo muchos comentarios para elogiar la activa participación de Nueva Zelandia - y de 
David y John - en las negociaciones de la OMC, tanto en la Ronda de Doha para el Desarrollo, como también en las iniciativas plurilaterales como la expansión del ITA, el Acuerdo de Bienes 
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  de Compras de Gobierno. Sobre este último, varios  Miembros solicitaron a Nueva Zelandia acelerar 
sus procesos legislativos para su ratificación.  
5.16.  En agricultura, los Miembros felicitaron a Nueva Zelandia por contar con uno de los sectores 
más abiertos del mundo, el cual cuenta con los aranceles aplicados y el nivel de apoyo interno más 
bajo de entre los países de la OCDE. Destacaron las recientes medidas para eliminar el 
componente monopólico al sector lechero por parte de "Fonterra Co-operative Group". Sin embargo, lamentaron que esta política no se replicara en las exportaciones de Kiwi, donde "Zespri 
Group" controla el 97% de las exportaciones de este producto. Algún Miembro señaló el problema 
que esto le creaba a sus propias exportaciones de kiwis. Por otra parte, algunos Miembros previnieron del riesgo que podría representar para el sector su nivel de endeudamiento y su alta 
dependencia exportadora a solo unos pocos produc tos, lo que evidencia su vulnerabilidad ante 
cualquier cambio en los precios relativos de los productos básicos.  
5.17.  En cuanto a medidas sanitarias y fitosanitarias, algunos Miembros cuestionaron lo que 
consideraron requerimientos regulatorios más estrictos de lo necesario, principalmente en los 
sectores farmacéutico y de alimentos.  
5.18.  Muchos Miembros felicitaron a Nueva Zelandia por la modernización de su marco legal, 
principalmente en propiedad intelectual, salvagua rdas y antidumping, aunque sobre este último 
hubo algún Miembro que señaló que Nueva Zelandia mantiene un alto número de medidas 
antidumping, muchas de las cuales superan los diez años de vigencia.  
5.19.  En materia de servicios, los Miembros destacaron la apertura del sector y la importancia que 
reviste para su economía. Sin embargo, reiteraron la necesidad de eliminar las restricciones 
remanentes en los sectores de transporte y telecomunicaciones y aumentar la competencia en 
sectores como servicios minoristas, inmobiliarios y profesionales.  
5.20.  Otros más señalaron que, a pesar de que Nueva Zelandia cuenta con un régimen abierto de 
inversión extranjera, mostraron inquietud por restricciones en ciertos sectores de la economía 
como telecomunicaciones y transporte y que el umbral de control previo de las inversiones ("screening procedures") es muy reducido. 
5.21.  Los Miembros agradecieron y destacaron la activa contribución de Nueva Zelandia a la 
Ayuda para el Comercio y su compromiso con la creación de capacidades, subrayando su intención de otorgarla como parte del Acuerdo sobre Facilitación del Comercio. También subrayaron que Nueva Zelandia otorga acceso libre de derechos y cuotas a los productos originarios de los PMAs y 
acceso preferencial a los países en desarrollo bajo el Sistema General de Preferencias.  
5.22.  Finalmente, reiteraron que Nueva Zelandia enfrenta algunos desafíos de corto plazo como 
un elevado nivel de deuda externa, la disminución de la demanda de algunos de sus interlocutores 
más importantes, baja productividad de su mano de obra y los posibles efectos negativos 
generados por la volatilidad de los precios de los productos básicos.  
5.23.  Creo que interpreto bien el sentir de los Miembros al decir que tenemos la certeza de que 
Nueva Zelandia continuará con la implementación y reforzamiento de políticas gubernamentales 
que permitirán seguir formando parte de los primer os lugares en todos los índices de clasificación 
económica y de bienestar social y desarrollo humano así como que continuará siendo puntal para seguir logrando avances importantes y la conclusión de las negociaciones de la Ronda de Doha. 
EUROPEAN
 UNION 
5.24.  Let me first express the sincere appreciation of the EU to the New Zealand delegation for 
the timely replies they have provided and the co mprehensive presentation on Monday as well as 
today.  
5.25.  The EU is pleased to note that this has been very useful for better understanding the trade 
policy of New Zealand and hopes that New Zealand will do take into account the few concerns 
highlighted on Monday, in particular with reference to the screening procedures of its foreign 
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  5.26.  The EU looks forward to New Zealand fu lfilling the ratification and implementation 
procedures for its membership in the GPA by the end of July already indicated on Monday. 
5.27.  The EU has no follow-up questions to pose  and we would like to thank the delegation of 
New Zealand for their constructive participation in this review. 
UNITED  STATES 
5.28.  I just wanted to express our thanks and appreciation to the New Zealand team for the 
prompt responses to our questions and the way they were answered.  
5.29.  We do not have any follow-up questions but we also wanted to acknowledge and appreciate 
the presentations and the discussions and we do l ook forward to continuing our close partnership 
with New Zealand and look forward to both the GPA accession in the near future and the ratification of the Trade Facilitation Agreement as indicated.  WT/TPR/W/84 • New Zealand 
 
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  6  CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRPERSON 
6.1.  This fifth Trade Policy Review of New Zeal and has enabled us to improve our understanding 
of recent developments in the trade, economic and investment policies of New Zealand, and the challenges it now faces. Our discussion has benefited from the active participation of the New 
Zealand delegation, led by Mr. David Walker, De puty Secretary, Trade and Economic Group, 
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, as well as  from the insightful comments of our discussant, 
H.E. Ambassador Fernando de Mateo, Permanent Representative of Mexico to the WTO, and more 
than thirty interventions by Members. New Ze aland's timely response to about 300 written 
questions has been highly appreciated by Memb ers, and we look forward to answers to any 
outstanding questions no later than one month after this meeting.  
6.2.  New Zealand was commended for its good economic performance, despite the strong 
headwinds it faced during the review period, and for its sound macroeconomic policies that 
underpinned GDP growth. Nevertheless, Members acknowledged that New Zealand still faces 
certain important challenges, including a high foreign debt, weak external demand, low labour 
productivity, volatile international commodity prices and their effects on the country's terms of 
trade. They encouraged New Zealand to continue efforts to diversify its economy and export base, improve productivity and increase its participation in global value chains.    
6.3.  Members praised New Zealand for its strong  commitment to the multilateral trading system 
and for its valuable contribution to the work of the WTO, most notably for its leadership in the agricultural negotiations and other key negotiating areas, as well as its contributions to the Aid for Trade initiative. Members also took note of New Zealand's increased engagement in RTAs, 
especially in the Asia-Pacific region, and urged New Zealand to ensure that its RTAs achieve 
comprehensive market access outcomes that further complement and strengthen the multilateral trading system.  
6.4.  New Zealand was highly commended for maintaining a very open economy and trade regime. 
While acknowledging that New Zealand had one of the lowest average MFN tariffs, Members urged New Zealand to reduce the existing gap between the applied and bound MFN rates, as well as to 
lower high tariffs in textiles and tariff esca lation in some other product lines.      
6.5.  Members welcomed measures undertaken by New Zealand during the review period to 
improve its customs procedures, including the establishment of a Joint Border Management 
System and a Trade Single Window. They also welcomed New Zealand's announcement that it 
expects to complete ratification of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement in advance of the 10th 
Ministerial Conference.  
6.6.  Members showed appreciation for New Zealand's reforms to modernize its trade legislation in 
the areas of antidumping, countervailing measures and safeguards, including through the 
introduction of a public interest test. Some of  them requested New Zealand, nevertheless, to 
provide more transparency throughout the various stages of antidumping investigations.  
6.7.  As regards New Zealand's biosecurity system, some Members were of the view that relatively 
stringent SPS measures might discourage imports of certain food and pharmaceutical products. Other Members encouraged New Zealand to reform its procedures for introducing Import Health Standards and to develop such standards for products of plant origin. In the area of technical 
regulations, New Zealand was invited to further harmonize its national standards with international 
standards in order to facilitate the free flow of goods. 
6.8.  Members took note of the recent agreement of the WTO Committee on Government 
Procurement on New Zealand's terms of accession to the Revised GPA, and were pleased to hear 
that New Zealand expects to deposit its instrument of accession by the end of this month. Further 
information was sought on New Zealand's implementing provisions in connection with its GPA 
commitments and on the rules applying to sub-central procurement entities.   
6.9.  New Zealand's efforts to modernize its intellectual property regime were also recognized, 
including its plans to amend and bring into effect legislation on the registration of geographical 
indications for wines and spirits. In this regard, New Zealand was encouraged to extend the same 
protection to foodstuffs.    WT/TPR/W/84 • New Zealand 
 
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  6.10.  Members acknowledged the importance of agriculture to New Zealand's economy and trade. 
They congratulated New Zealand for maintaining a liberal agricultural regime, emphasizing that it had the lowest producer support level among OECD economies. Nevertheless, New Zealand was urged to continue reform in order to ensure transparency and effective competition in the dairy 
sector. In response to questions regarding the quasi-monopoly of kiwifr uit exports by a state 
trading company, New Zealand indicated that it did not have plans to reform the legislation in this area as it considered that no obstacles to trade were created and that its kiwifruit export regime 
was consistent with WTO obligations.  
6.11.  A number of participants referred to the crucial role of services in the New Zealand 
economy, and welcomed the reforms undertaken in the financial and telecommunication sectors during the review period. Members also commended New Zealand for its generally open trade 
regime in services and some encouraged it to further liberalize it by removing restrictions to 
foreign investment in the transport and telecommunications sectors. Likewise, New Zealand was encouraged to promote competition in several services markets so as to increase productivity and 
reduce costs.    
6.12.  Last but not least, while New Zealand's open foreign investment regime was acknowledged, 
some Members found that there was room for improvement, notably concerning certain 
restrictions in sensitive sectors and the FDI screening process. More information was sought about 
procedures, requirements and time-frames for foreign investment applications, and New Zealand was urged to assess the impact of these measures on current and future foreign investments. 
6.13.  Overall, New Zealand was highly commend ed for maintaining one of the most liberal 
economic policies, which was reflected in its high rankings in international indicators of ease of 
doing business, economic openness and human de velopment. Members were confident that New 
Zealand had solid fundamentals and adequate policy settings to consolidate reforms and achieve 
sustained growth.    
6.14.  The New Zealand authorities provided de tailed answers and additional information in 
response to the questions and comments made by Me mbers during this meeting. This successfully 
concludes the fifth Review of New Zealand's trade policies. The substantial number of advance 
questions and the many interventions during our meeting indicate the importance Members attach 
to New Zealand's trade policies and its valuable participation in the WTO.  
6.15.  In closing, I would once again like to thank the New Zealand delegation, the discussant and 
Members for contributing to what has been a very enlightening two days of discussions. 
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