NZ-Pacific trade deal on the line as Tonga looks to exit
Move comes as New Zealand looks to counter Chinese movements in the region. Watch: Grant Walker's interview with Trade Minister David Parker.
Mackenzie Smith Wed, 11 Jul 2018
The reported exit of Tonga from a multilateral free-trade agreement with New Zealand, Australia and eight other Pacific Island nations has caught Trade Minister David Parker unaware, highlighting concerns over New Zealand’s presence in the region.
According to local media reports, Tongan Prime
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