New Zealand’s export boom is accelerating.

New international trade figures show exports climbed to $29.2 billion in the December quarter - up $2.2 billion on a year earlier.

Two-way trade also jumped to just over $61 billion.

Trade Minister Todd McClay told Ryan Bridge dairy is performing strongly, with meat exports up a remarkable 21%.

He says growth has soared with countries we have free trade agreements with, like the EU, UK, and Australia.

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New Zealand’s export boom is accelerating.
New international trade figures show exports climbed to $29.2 billion in the December quarter - up $2.2 billion on a year earlier.
Two-way trade also jumped to just over $61 billion.
Trade Minister Todd McClay told Ryan Bridge dairy is performing strongly, with meat exports up a remarkable 21%.
He says growth has soared with countries we have free trade agreements with, like the EU, UK, and Australia.
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Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the acceleration of New Zealand’s export boom

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