Outgoing Auckland mayor and former Trade Minister Phil Goff says New Zealand is "on the edge of being over-reliant" on China. Goff estimated that about 32% of New Zealand's total exports were going to China, citing figures from a 2022 report by the NZ China Council. Now it's $37 billion," Goff said. In March, NZ Herald reported Goff will become New Zealand's next High Commissioner to the UK. The 27% figure was replicated at the election, and Goff stepped down as party leader soon after.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 02, 2022 02:54 UTC