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New funding support for Young Farmers Clubs
The Government is providing new funding to support young people in rural communities, with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announcing a package aimed at strengthening...
McClay heads to UK and OECD talks
Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is travelling to the United Kingdom and France this week for a series of high-level trade meetings aimed...
McClay heads to China for trade talks and APEC Meeting
Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is set to travel to Suzhou, China for bilateral trade discussions, industry engagement and the annual Asia-Pacific Economic...
Government launches review of Dairy Industry Restructuring Act
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has announced the start of a statutory review into the Fonterra regulatory framework under the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA). The...
Plant breeders to gain stronger protections under PVR overhaul
New Zealand’s plant breeders and growers are set to receive stronger legal protections under planned changes to plant variety rights (PVR) laws aimed at...
NZ and Singapore sign deal to safeguard fuel and food supply chains
New Zealand and Singapore have signed a new bilateral agreement aimed at ensuring the uninterrupted flow of essential goods such as fuel, food and...
Kiwis urged to take action and oppose NZ–India FTA
Opposition to the proposed New Zealand–India free trade agreement is intensifying, with critics urging the public to take action ahead of its expected progression...
NZ-India FTA slammed as ‘sell-out’ after claims of Kiwi job losses and migration surge to NZ
Criticism of the NZ-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has intensified after comments made by India’s Trade and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Trade Minister...
Government signs India FTA amid backlash
New Zealand has formally signed a major Free Trade Agreement with Christopher Luxon describing it as a “once-in-a-generation” deal set to boost jobs, exports...
India trade deal ‘mental’ for pushing NZ businesses to relocate offshore
The India FTA criticised for encouraging offshore investment at the expense of local industry. Critics have pointed to a government-backed trade and export initiative promoting...
NZ-India FTA set for signing next week
Legal verification of the New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement has been finalised, clearing the way for the deal to be formally signed on April...
Govt encourages farmers, growers to be prepared
Farmers, growers and rural communities are encouraged to stay up-to-date with weather warnings and prepare for Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and...
McClay welcomes U.S. tariffs ruling but warns of ‘ongoing uncertainty’
Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the so-called “Liberation Day tariffs” could prove significant for New...
Farmers and growers encouraged to seek support
Farmers and growers are encouraged to stay up to date with weather warnings and seek support should they need it, Agriculture and Forestry Minister...
Food and fibre exports tipped to hit record $62b – McClay
New Zealand’s farmers, growers and primary producers are set to drive the economy to new heights, with food and fibre exports forecast to reach...
Government ends contracted emergency housing in Rotorua
The Government has formally shut down all contracted emergency housing in Rotorua, bringing an end to a system ministers say placed long-term strain on...
U.S. removes extra tariffs on key NZ agricultural exports
Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has cautiously welcomed the United States’ decision to remove additional reciprocal tariffs on several major Kiwi agricultural exports,...
NZ trade mission heads to Saudi Arabia
Minister for Trade and Investment, and Agriculture Todd McClay will lead a high-level delegation of 21 New Zealand businesses to Riyadh this coming week...
NZ strengthens agricultural ties with Indonesia amid ongoing West Papua crackdown
New Zealand and Indonesia have signed a new bilateral agreement to boost agricultural cooperation and trade, even as Indonesia faces growing international criticism over...
Fed Farmers launch petition urging KiwiSaver access for young farmers
Federated Farmers has launched a nationwide petition calling on the Government to urgently change KiwiSaver rules to allow young farmers to use their savings...
NZ & India launch Comprehensive FTA negotiations
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay today announced New Zealand and India have formally launched negotiations on a Comprehensive...
Drought conditions declared across Taranaki
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has today classified drought conditions in Taranaki as a medium-scale adverse event, acknowledging the challenging situation facing farmers and growers...
Additional support for Southland and Otago farmers announced
The government has stepped in with an additional $50,000 of financial support for farmers and growers in Southland and parts of Otago, as relentless...
New Game Animal Council appointments announced
Hunting and Fishing Minister Todd McClay today announced one new, and one returning, appointment to the Game Animal Council (GAC). Mr McClay is thrilled to...
$36 million commitment for local catchment groups
The Government is backing farmers to improve land management practices with a $36 million commitment to support locally led catchment groups, $7 million of...
McClay ‘reaffirms strong NZ-China trade relationship’
Trade, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay has concluded productive discussions with ministerial counterparts in Beijing today, in support of the New Zealand-China trade...
Independent review of forestry ETS costs announced
Forestry Minister Todd McClay has today announced an independent review into the forestry component of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Register to ensure it...
Trade Minister heads to Abu Dhabi for key WTO negotiations
Trade Minister Todd McClay travels to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO)...
‘Woolshed roadshows’ to discuss ‘grassroots solutions’ with sheep farmers
The Government celebrates National Lamb Day (15 February 24) and congratulates sheep farmers on the high-quality products they continue to produce. Agriculture Minister McClay hosted...
Hunter-led conservation project helps boost the health of Kaimanawa Forest Park
A hunter-led conservation project has removed hundreds of deer from a remote part of the Kaimanawa Forest Park, helping improve the forest’s health, Hunting...
Graduate vets get financial boost to work in rural communities
The Voluntary Bonding Scheme (VBS) for Veterinarians continues to deliver more vets to work across rural New Zealand, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Thirty-three graduate...
Trade Minister travels to Geneva and Dubai
Trade Minister Todd McClay to visit the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Following his appointment as a WTO...
NZ accepts Vice Chair role at the upcoming WTO
Trade Minister Todd McClay has accepted the role of Vice Chair for the World Trade Organisation’s 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi next year. “I...
