This Matariki weekend, New Zealand will host the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Commission.

Set to be the biggest biggest international trade event held in the region recently, trade ministers from 11 nations will review and update the terms of this pact.

NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says this meeting will establish the next phase of CPTPP Commission, with the UK officially signing the deal.

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