Displaying items by tag: Damien O'Connor

Wednesday, 16 August 2023 07:55

No time to slow down minister warns

Fonterra should not back down on plans to reduce its carbon footprint despite the slump in milk prices, says Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 08:54

Minister left red-faced!

It was touted as a debate that would end with blood on the floor.

Published in General News
Thursday, 10 August 2023 07:55

Diversifying exports a priority

Agriculture and Trade Minister Damien O'Connor recently addressed the NZ-China Business Summit in Auckland. He spoke about the importance of the Chinese market to NZ exporters but also the need to diversify our export footprint. Here's part of his speech:

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 09 August 2023 12:55

Editorial: Historic win for agriculture

OPINION: Kiwi guts and determination have shown the world that the impossible is possible.

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 10:55

Have we beaten bovis?

New Zealand may have achieved a world first by effectively eradicating Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) - a task that many people claimed was impossible.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 02 August 2023 14:06

Eradication of M. bovis on track - O'Connor

Biosecurity and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says there are currently no farms in New Zealand infected with M. bovis.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 02 August 2023 07:25

Agreement on supply chain resilience

New Zealand has signed up to an agreement designed to improve supply chains in the Indo Pacific region.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 19 July 2023 10:55

Minister makes right noises

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor has weighed in on the bizarre decision by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to carpet small and remote rural schools in synthetic carpet.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 18 July 2023 15:55

MIA

OPINION: The Hound is bitterly disappointed to learn that the Ministry of Education has awarded an American company the contract to install nylon carpet in 800 rural schools around the country.

Published in The Hound
Tuesday, 18 July 2023 14:55

O'Connor defends red tape

Don't get hoodwinked by political 'wannabes'.

Published in General News
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