The Wanganui District Council will ask the Government to ensure Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) negotiations are in the best interests of the district.
Yesterday's council resolution was a watered-down version of what petitioners on the matter originally asked for - but one a majority of council could support.
At the full council meeting, councillors voted to "encourage the Government to conclude negotiations on the TPPA and free trade agreements in a way that provides net positive benefits for the Wanganui District and New Zealand".
But a motion by councillor Sue Westwood omitted 12 more specific points under the statement.
Councillor Rob Vinsen seconded the motion.