Displaying items by tag: DAMIEN O’CONNOR

Thursday, 04 July 2024 09:55

Editorial: Live animal exports fight

OPINION: A public battle is playing out between supporters and opponents of live animal experts.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 23 February 2022 08:55

China-NZ FTA upgrade

An upgraded free trade agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and China comes into force from April 7.

Published in General News
Saturday, 05 December 2020 05:55

O'Connor announces further investment in soil

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has announced a $6.25 million investment in mapping New Zealand’s most valuable soils.

Published in General News

The government has announced that 2,000 experienced seasonal workers from the Pacific will be allowed into New Zealand in the new year.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 11:55

The minister of zoom

Trade Minister Damien O'Connor says he and other trade ministers around the world will need to get used to developing relationships via Zoom.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 08:55

Hort keen to work

Horticulture New Zealand says it is keen to work with the government in the post-Covid recovery.

Published in General News
Thursday, 17 October 2019 07:55

‘I’m listening on freshwater’

Minister of Ag Damien O’Connor is confident the government can work together with farmers to improve water quality.

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 06 February 2018 14:55

Agribusiness needs urgent vision

New Zealand urgently needs a vision and a strategic plan for its agribusiness sector, says Agriculture and Associate Trade Minister Damien O’Connor.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 20 December 2017 12:55

Rain dampens primary sector growth

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says he would like to seem more emphasis on sustainable growth of the value -- rather than volume – of New Zealand exports.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 08 November 2017 08:55

Landcorp off the market

Landcorp will not be sold, nor will any of its farms.

Published in General News
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