Friday, 26 October 2012

The next round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, New Zealand

http://gmpsiaprec.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/the-next-round-of-trans-pacific.html The next round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, New Zealand will be held at SkyCity Convention Centre in downtown Auckland , for Round 15 to be held over 3-12 December 2012.

The New Zealand Government will organise a programme for registered stakeholders from TPP participating countries on Friday 7 December.  The programme will include opportunities for stakeholders to make short presentations related to TPP, and a briefing with TPP Chief Negotiators.  

Further information about the stakeholder programme, registration and submitting presentation proposals will be provided in due course on the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade website.

 Advice about accommodation, local transport and other information can be found on www.aucklandnz.com

Stakeholders are also advised to consult http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/visit/ regarding visas for entry to New Zealand (noting that transit through Australia may also require a visa), and to apply promptly if a visa is required.

The above advice has been supplied by DFAT http://www.dfat.gov.au/