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CER should be a launchpad for cooperation in other markets

ANALYSIS: An opportunity was missed as NZ and Australia did separate deals with Singapore on access to essential supplies.

WATCH: Political editor Brent Edwards speaks to Jonathan Mitchell.

Brent Edwards Thu, 07 May 2026
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The Closer Economic Relations (CER) agreement with Australia has been a big success, but is it time to use it to expand the trans-Tasman reach into other markets?

A new report from economic consultancy NZIER suggests CER needs to expand beyond its original remit and look further than its

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Brent Edwards Thu, 07 May 2026
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