Politics
Talks announced for NZ trade pact with UAE
Parties go public with pledge to start negotiations on improved access to wealthy market.
McClay jets off, intent on bridging Gulf
Full raft of meetings for trade minister, including ongoing moves to formalise trade relations in Persian Gulf.
‘Unworkable’ regs on the carpet at woolshed meeting
Priority is to relieve pressure on farmers, Minister Patterson tells gathering.
Government ends war on farming
Federated Farmers strongly believe winter grazing, stock exclusion and on-farm biodiversity can be better managed through the upcoming roll-out of farm plans.
China still has much to offer, says McClay
Minister takes on naysayers ahead of trip to deepen valuable trade relationship.
Govt keen to see more water storage requests in fast-track queue
Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones says more water storage is key to raising productivity and export earnings.
Parliament to probe rural banking
Parliament announces that it is kicking off an investigation into rural banking.
Suspend land use curbs, says Groundswell
Lobby group seeks moratorium on RMA land classifications.
Govt to order review of methane targets and science
It is also set to finalise policy to keep agriculture out of Emissions Trading Scheme.
Community pressure forces ECan backdown
Calls to save an Ashburton creek have Federated Farmers support.
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