Editorial: Passage to India
OPINION: Even before the National-led coalition came into power, India was very much at the fore of its trade agenda.
New Zealand Winegrowers are happy with the historic Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal reached overnight in Atlanta, Georgia.
New Zealand wine exports are currently valued at $1.46 billion (NZ's 6th largest export), and the industry is aiming to achieve exports of $2 billion per annum by 2020.
TPP will undoubtedly help the wine industry reach our goal of $2 billion of exports by 2020, says New Zealand Winegrowers chief executive Philip Gregan.
"We congratulate the government and the negotiators for their hard work, and the very positive outcome they have achieved," he says.
"This is an excellent outcome for the New Zealand wine industry. 'Finalising the TPP is strategically very important for our export future as the TPP countries already account for over 60% of New Zealand wine exports.
"While we have not seen the detail of the agreement we understand it will provide improved access into key TPP markets, and a secure rules based system that will help us to improve market access."
The Commerce Commission says connectivity options for rural New Zealanders are front-of-mind as it begins a formal investigation into the future of the copper network.
Grand Finalists have been selected, all regional finals have concluded, and the journey towards the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final is underway.
Hopes of NZ sheepmeat prices picking up anytime soon in the country's key export market of China looks highly unlikely.
Regional councils are welcoming the certainty for councils in today’s Resource Management Act (RMA) announcement by the Government.
ASB says the decision to sign on to the AgriZeroNZ joint venture came out of a wish to be a part of the solution.
Federated Farmers says changes announced to the Resource Management Act today mark the end of the war on farming.
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