LIVE: Signing Of Trans-Pacific Partnership Deal In Auckland

Twelve Pacific rim countries will sign a sweeping trade deal in New Zealand today.

Hailed as the "biggest trade deal in a generation", the TPP is designed to free up trade and investment between the countries.

A heavy police presence will be on the streets of central Auckland to handle the protests expected for the historic signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal.

Keep up to date with the NZ Herald and watch the Live stream above from 11.30am! 

Click here for a brief run down of what TPPA is.