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
10th Nov 24, 6:01am
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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
24th Oct 24, 9:18am
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
21st Oct 24, 10:02am
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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
2nd May 24, 2:02pm
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
19th Dec 23, 9:02am
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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
6th Sep 23, 11:06am
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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
23rd Aug 23, 5:35pm
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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
15th Aug 23, 12:02pm
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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
16th Jul 23, 9:02pm
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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
29th May 23, 2:02pm
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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
25th May 23, 3:45pm
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
15th May 23, 10:48am
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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
18th Jan 23, 9:22am
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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
30th Nov 22, 5:37pm
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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
26th Nov 22, 10:53am
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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
Guy Trafford finds the energy being expended at the COP climate conferences is having no meaningful impact. Covid was more effective. He also updates the efforts to save Mangaohane Station
24th Nov 22, 10:24am
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Guy Trafford finds the energy being expended at the COP climate conferences is having no meaningful impact. Covid was more effective. He also updates the efforts to save Mangaohane Station
The National Party tells farmers that if you sequester carbon and can measure and monitor it, that should count towards your farming contribution to carbon neutrality
19th Nov 22, 9:48am
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The National Party tells farmers that if you sequester carbon and can measure and monitor it, that should count towards your farming contribution to carbon neutrality
Guy Trafford worries that the HWEN consultation may end up being reviewed by a minister who seems unsure about his ministry's advice and research
17th Nov 22, 6:51am
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Guy Trafford worries that the HWEN consultation may end up being reviewed by a minister who seems unsure about his ministry's advice and research
Angus Kebbell talks to Damien O'Connor about sequestration, He Waka Eke Noa consultation, forestry's march and locking up food-producing land so companies can continue to pollute
12th Nov 22, 10:28am
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Angus Kebbell talks to Damien O'Connor about sequestration, He Waka Eke Noa consultation, forestry's march and locking up food-producing land so companies can continue to pollute
Guy Trafford reports that the confusions over HWEN, carbon farming, and sequestration extend to the Minister of Agriculture, laid bare in a troubling radio interview
29th Oct 22, 9:25am
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Guy Trafford reports that the confusions over HWEN, carbon farming, and sequestration extend to the Minister of Agriculture, laid bare in a troubling radio interview
It's the end of the road for talking about greenhouse gas emissions says Alan Barber. Now is decision time for a program that incentivises emissions reductions at farm level which will give the best signals to our customers we have done the right thing
16th Apr 22, 9:57am
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It's the end of the road for talking about greenhouse gas emissions says Alan Barber. Now is decision time for a program that incentivises emissions reductions at farm level which will give the best signals to our customers we have done the right thing
New free trade deal with the UK comes as our exports to them languish, our imports from them grow, and their services drain on our balance of payments builds. It's a deal very like one the Aussies already have
1st Mar 22, 2:29am
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New free trade deal with the UK comes as our exports to them languish, our imports from them grow, and their services drain on our balance of payments builds. It's a deal very like one the Aussies already have
Is carbon offsetting actually accelerating environmental collapse? Is NZ's rush to carbon farming contributing? Allan Barber says fixing the flaws is more than the current tinkering with the OIO
17th Feb 22, 9:42am
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Is carbon offsetting actually accelerating environmental collapse? Is NZ's rush to carbon farming contributing? Allan Barber says fixing the flaws is more than the current tinkering with the OIO
New Zealand strikes free trade agreement with the United Kingdom; Benefits for meat exporters to be phased in over 15 years
21st Oct 21, 10:32am
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New Zealand strikes free trade agreement with the United Kingdom; Benefits for meat exporters to be phased in over 15 years
While spring rains generate smiles and satisfaction on farms across the country, an intense set of trade negotiations are nearing conclusion in Europe
6th Oct 21, 10:23am
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While spring rains generate smiles and satisfaction on farms across the country, an intense set of trade negotiations are nearing conclusion in Europe