Dairying
Key defends Shanghai Pengxin investment in Crafar Farms and OIO process for Lochinver sale; Joyce accuses Labour of xenophobia; Fed Farmers concerned about sale
4th Aug 14, 9:58am
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Key defends Shanghai Pengxin investment in Crafar Farms and OIO process for Lochinver sale; Joyce accuses Labour of xenophobia; Fed Farmers concerned about sale
Labour plans Fair Workplace Commission; Jamie Whyte says Maori legal privileges same as French aristocrats; Winston rules out working with Mana and Maori
30th Jul 14, 10:18am
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Labour plans Fair Workplace Commission; Jamie Whyte says Maori legal privileges same as French aristocrats; Winston rules out working with Mana and Maori
Cunliffe says Labour also wants 100% of rivers to be swimmable "over time"; Key says that's not realistic and would "cost billions"
29th Jul 14, 1:45pm
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Cunliffe says Labour also wants 100% of rivers to be swimmable "over time"; Key says that's not realistic and would "cost billions"
Key leaves Craig to swing in the breeze under 5%; Key backs Smith, but says legal threat "silly"; Key says swimmable rivers would cost "billions"; Your view?
29th Jul 14, 9:25am
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Key leaves Craig to swing in the breeze under 5%; Key backs Smith, but says legal threat "silly"; Key says swimmable rivers would cost "billions"; Your view?
SIS wanted to block residency of Kim "bad but wealthy" Dotcom, but relented after "political pressure"; Collins under pressure over altered South Auckland crime stats
15th Jul 14, 9:51am
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SIS wanted to block residency of Kim "bad but wealthy" Dotcom, but relented after "political pressure"; Collins under pressure over altered South Auckland crime stats
Greens says all rivers must be swimmable; Fed Farmers says that would shut down economy; Joyce says Opposition policy 'cartoon-like'; Your view?
14th Jul 14, 9:39am
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Greens says all rivers must be swimmable; Fed Farmers says that would shut down economy; Joyce says Opposition policy 'cartoon-like'; Your view?
Peter Redward sees the RBNZ hiking to 3.25% and then pausing until late 2014 as forces dragging on inflation intensify
11th Jun 14, 1:19pm
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Peter Redward sees the RBNZ hiking to 3.25% and then pausing until late 2014 as forces dragging on inflation intensify
RBNZ says bank system sound, but over-valued housing and high household and dairy debt remain risks; China slump also a risk
14th May 14, 9:08am
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RBNZ says bank system sound, but over-valued housing and high household and dairy debt remain risks; China slump also a risk
Fish and Game and Federated Farmers agree that new Environment reports on water, air, land and seas shouldn't be specified by politicians
8th May 14, 7:51pm
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Fish and Game and Federated Farmers agree that new Environment reports on water, air, land and seas shouldn't be specified by politicians
Ex-Fonterra CEO and NZTE Chairman Andrew Ferrier says botulism scare was 'net positive' for NZ reputation; LV Martin 'putting right that counts' approach cited
11th Apr 14, 3:19pm
Ex-Fonterra CEO and NZTE Chairman Andrew Ferrier says botulism scare was 'net positive' for NZ reputation; LV Martin 'putting right that counts' approach cited
David Skegg wants us to stop pretending that we can have our dairying cake and eat it - we urgently need to make the hard choices for the environment with intensive farming
11th Apr 14, 3:00pm
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David Skegg wants us to stop pretending that we can have our dairying cake and eat it - we urgently need to make the hard choices for the environment with intensive farming
Horizon survey for Fish and Game finds 70% of NZers believe expansion of dairying has worsened water quality in rivers, lakes and streams
10th Mar 14, 5:48pm
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Horizon survey for Fish and Game finds 70% of NZers believe expansion of dairying has worsened water quality in rivers, lakes and streams
PM John Key protests unacceptable Russian actions in Crimea; says signing FTA deal now inappropriate; Trade Minister Groser called home from Moscow
3rd Mar 14, 4:47pm
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PM John Key protests unacceptable Russian actions in Crimea; says signing FTA deal now inappropriate; Trade Minister Groser called home from Moscow
MPI lifts primary industries earnings forecast by 15.6% to NZ$36.5 bln for 2013/14 season; More than half of gains come from dairy
19th Feb 14, 5:04pm
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MPI lifts primary industries earnings forecast by 15.6% to NZ$36.5 bln for 2013/14 season; More than half of gains come from dairy
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says nitrogen leaching intractable problem; says Councils may need to limit dairy conversions
14th Feb 14, 2:29pm
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Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says nitrogen leaching intractable problem; says Councils may need to limit dairy conversions
Raising the phytosanitary standards on the by-product PKE feed by finer screening about to start
1st Feb 14, 10:05am
Raising the phytosanitary standards on the by-product PKE feed by finer screening about to start
Fears of a two-speed farming sector worries Federated Farmers; most farmers say they will increase production in 2014
29th Jan 14, 6:33pm
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Fears of a two-speed farming sector worries Federated Farmers; most farmers say they will increase production in 2014
Rodney Dickens explores the impact the dairying 'revolution' is having on New Zealand, the consequences, and the prospects
13th Jan 14, 3:22pm
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Rodney Dickens explores the impact the dairying 'revolution' is having on New Zealand, the consequences, and the prospects
Key rejects comments by brokers and fund managers about Genesis float unlikely to happen; Govt considering new film subsidies
25th Nov 13, 5:40pm
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Key rejects comments by brokers and fund managers about Genesis float unlikely to happen; Govt considering new film subsidies
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy admits ministry understaffed on China issues after Trade Minister complains publicly
17th Oct 13, 3:59pm
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Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy admits ministry understaffed on China issues after Trade Minister complains publicly
Fonterra reports NZ$736 mln net profit for 2012/13; sets final total payout at NZ$6.16/kg; production down 2%
25th Sep 13, 9:53am
Fonterra reports NZ$736 mln net profit for 2012/13; sets final total payout at NZ$6.16/kg; production down 2%
Fonterra lifts forecast payout to record high NZ$8.30/kg; payout forecast lifted NZ$1.30/kg in 2 mths; economic boost over NZ$2 bln
24th Sep 13, 5:10pm
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Fonterra lifts forecast payout to record high NZ$8.30/kg; payout forecast lifted NZ$1.30/kg in 2 mths; economic boost over NZ$2 bln
Six of twelve lakes show improved water quality, and several lakes now meet their water quality target, says BOPRC
5th Sep 13, 4:00pm
Six of twelve lakes show improved water quality, and several lakes now meet their water quality target, says BOPRC
Trade Minister Groser suggests smaller dairy exporters hit by food safety scares may get Govt help; First MPI report due
28th Aug 13, 10:38am
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Trade Minister Groser suggests smaller dairy exporters hit by food safety scares may get Govt help; First MPI report due
Bruce Wills says Green Dairying works when the formula is Councils+Farmers+Community = Results
15th Jul 13, 11:12am
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Bruce Wills says Green Dairying works when the formula is Councils+Farmers+Community = Results