Potential UAE trade deal would boost red meat exports
The red meat sector is welcoming the start of trade negotiations between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The National Party says that, if elected, it will establish a Minister for Hunting and Fishing.
The ministerial role, the party claims, would guarantee access to public lands for hunters and fishers and partner with volunteer groups to maintain huts for the benefit of all New Zealanders.
“Tens of thousands of New Zealanders have grown up hunting and fishing,” says National Party hunting and fishing spokesperson Todd McClay. “Hunters help control animal numbers, protect biodiversity by eradicating pests, and provide food for their families.”
McClay also announced a package of policies centring on the rights of hunters and fishers, including:
He says the package supports the rights of Kiwis to continue hunting and fishing whilst protecting and enhancing the natural environment.
“This package supports recreational hunters and fishers across the country and will be achieved within existing resources by partnering with community groups,” McClay says.
“National believes conservation and recreation can work in harmony. That’s what this package will deliver.”
China’s Ambassador Wang Xiaolong says bilateral economic and trade cooperation between China and New Zealand has made significant and rapid progress.
South Waikato farm manager Ben Purua’s amazing transformation from gang life to milking cows was rewarded with the Ahuwhenua Young Maori Farmer award last night.
Bankers have been making record profits in the last few years, but those aren’t the only records they’ve been breaking, says Federated Farmers vice president Richard McIntyre.
The 2023-24 season has been a roller coaster ride for Waikato dairy farmers, according to Federated Farmers dairy section chair, Mathew Zonderop.
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) director general Ray Smith says job cuts announced this morning will not impact the way the Ministry is organised or merge business units.
Scales Corporation is acquiring a number of orchard assets from Bostock Group.