What needs to be done to a secure a free trade deal between NZ and the UK

For decades, New Zealand's trade with the UK had to go through the EU but that's changed after Britain left the European Union last year.

And there are still plenty of issues that need to be ironed before a free trade deal between New Zealand and the UK gets over the line.

Trade Minister David Parker spoke to The AM Show, after Wednesday's announcement that talks for a free trade deal would soon commence.

Watch the video.