Sirma Karapeeva
Govt announces new seasonal work visas
The head of one of New Zealand's biggest exporters says new visas for seasonal workers are vital in keeping a nearly $10 billion industry running. Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma… Audio
NZ exporters on Trump's 10 percent tariffs
New Zealand exporters have to absorb a 10 percent tariff to send goods into the United States. Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva and New Zealand Winegrowers chief executive… Audio
India poses challenges and opportunity for NZ meat producers
Strategic thinking is needed to break into the Indian market, Meat Industry Association's Sirma Karapeeva says. Audio
India poses challenges and opportunity for NZ meat producers
Strategic thinking is needed to break into the Indian market, Meat Industry Association's Sirma Karapeeva says.
AudioIs science making our food safer? – Five scientists talk to Kim Hill
Is Science making our food safer? Kim Hill talks with a panel of experts at the annual seminar of the New Zealand Food Safety Science & Research Centre Audio
Meat processing industry recovering after Cyclone Gabrielle
The meat processing industry is slowing gearing up again after cyclone Gabrielle hit Gisborne and Hawke's Bay.
Some farmers have been unable to move stock off their land ahead of winter, and… Audio
Butchers pleased to see halal processors on green list
Butchers are applauding the latest addition to the government's green list, with halal meat processors being approved for the faster residency programme.
Halal meat practices allow for animal… Audio
Meat and dairy unhappy with EU trade agreement
It's a done deal. After four years of stiff negotiations, New Zealand has locked in a free-trade agreement with the European Union.
It's estimated the deal will boost Kiwi exporter's revenue by… Audio
Meat industry concerned at reports of 'poor' EU access offer
The meat sector believes the European Union may not be a land of milk and honey when it comes to New Zealand beef and lamb exports.
The sector is concerned at reports of a "poor quality" access offer… Audio
Difficulties finding people keen to work in meat works
The Meat Industry Association has launched a new campaign - 'Meat your career' - to encourage more people to consider working with our biggest export products. CEO of the Meat Industry Association… Audio
Suez container ship partially refloated but freight delays to hit worldwide
The Ever Given ship has been partially refloated, after days of being stubbornly wedged in the Suez Canal.
Diggers trying to free the the ship removed 27,000 cubic metres of sand.
While that's good… Audio
Trump vows to punish countries trading with Iran
New Zealand's growing trade with Iran is under threat as Donald Trump vows to punish countries that do business with the country. Economics Correspondent Patrick O'Meara reports. Audio
