Damien O'Connor
Donald Trump’s return to power could force a rethink of New Zealand’s China trade policy and create unexpected opportunities to access the US market
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Donald Trump’s return to power could force a rethink of New Zealand’s China trade policy and create unexpected opportunities to access the US market
Wind it up, loans without climate change conditions, cost of & return on capital, up like a rocket & down like a feather, Antonia Watson's very confusing remuneration, milking farmers, excess profit tax & other tales from the parliamentary banking inquiry
Wind it up, loans without climate change conditions, cost of & return on capital, up like a rocket & down like a feather, Antonia Watson's very confusing remuneration, milking farmers, excess profit tax & other tales from the parliamentary banking inquiry
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Canada doubles down after New Zealand escalates its trade dispute over dairy sales
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New Zealand government seeking legal advice on what it can do after saying Canada is failing to comply with a trade dispute ruling on dairy access
New Zealand government seeking legal advice on what it can do after saying Canada is failing to comply with a trade dispute ruling on dairy access
The change of Government has brought a change in the ministers of trade and agriculture, but it is veterans replacing veterans. Allan Barber assesses past performance and likely future performance, but notes change is not likely to be major
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The change of Government has brought a change in the ministers of trade and agriculture, but it is veterans replacing veterans. Allan Barber assesses past performance and likely future performance, but notes change is not likely to be major
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Expert panel finds in favour of NZ in its dispute with Canada over dairy sales, which govt estimates cost $120m over 3 years
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Expert panel finds in favour of NZ in its dispute with Canada over dairy sales, which govt estimates cost $120m over 3 years
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Actual sales figures show New Zealand's primary export sector was far more valuable than forecast
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Actual sales figures show New Zealand's primary export sector was far more valuable than forecast
The 2023 Red Meat Sector Conference political debate by the key candidates refrained from sharp partisan positions, offered considered positions to generally difficult issues, leaving the audience unsatisfied for the silver bullets they sought
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The 2023 Red Meat Sector Conference political debate by the key candidates refrained from sharp partisan positions, offered considered positions to generally difficult issues, leaving the audience unsatisfied for the silver bullets they sought
UK joins Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership in a colourful ceremony in Auckland
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UK joins Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership in a colourful ceremony in Auckland
New Zealand signs agreement pushed by the US to make supply chains more resilient after Covid-era hit on world trade
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New Zealand signs agreement pushed by the US to make supply chains more resilient after Covid-era hit on world trade
Minister of Trade & Export Growth Damien O’Connor to talk IPEF, APEC & CPTPP issues in the US
Minister of Trade & Export Growth Damien O’Connor to talk IPEF, APEC & CPTPP issues in the US
The Government is determined to try to negotiate more trade deals in the wake of the UK FTA, whilst acknowledging it will be very hard work with the easy-to-manage trade partners already nailed down
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The Government is determined to try to negotiate more trade deals in the wake of the UK FTA, whilst acknowledging it will be very hard work with the easy-to-manage trade partners already nailed down
Allan Barber sees most rural organisations responding favourably to the compromises the Government conceded on emissions pricing, accepting more HWEN negotiated positions
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Allan Barber sees most rural organisations responding favourably to the compromises the Government conceded on emissions pricing, accepting more HWEN negotiated positions
Guy Trafford explains why he thinks the 'misinformation' the Minister of Agriculture complains about may be sourced back to his poor grasp and assessment of the issues facing farmers, especially sheep and beef farmers
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Guy Trafford explains why he thinks the 'misinformation' the Minister of Agriculture complains about may be sourced back to his poor grasp and assessment of the issues facing farmers, especially sheep and beef farmers
Guy Trafford finds that New Zealand's pastoral base is being eroded, not just by pine forests, but also by lower production, fewer productivity inputs, and now by inflation and interest rate rises
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Guy Trafford finds that New Zealand's pastoral base is being eroded, not just by pine forests, but also by lower production, fewer productivity inputs, and now by inflation and interest rate rises