Tim Groser
Government hails closer economic ties with Australia
The Trade Minister is hailing what he's calling historic progress towards an even closer economic relationship with Austarlia. Audio
NZ is China's conduit to the developed world - Climate Minister
The Minister for Climate Change Negotiations says New Zealand's surprise inclusion at a special Chinese climate change meeting shows New Zealand's unique bargaining potential with the Asian… Audio
New Zealand signs free trade agreement with Hong Kong
Trade Minister Tim Groser will sign a free trade agreement today with Hong Kong, New Zealand's ninth largest export market. Audio
US dairy lobby a stumbling block to trade
The Trade Minister says accusations of anti-competitive behaviour in the New Zealand dairy industry are rich coming from American politicians. Audio
China economic goals may harm NZ Free Trade agreement
China has reaffirmed it's economic goals of raising domestic consumption while reducing its reliance on exports and investment. Audio
Tim Groser says climate change summit better than nothing
Not a failure, yet, and better than nothing - New Zealand's associate Climate Change Minister Tim Groser has joined the chorus of faint praise for the achievements of the Copenhagen summit. Audio
Copenhagen climate talks
We spoke to Associate Climate Change Issues Minister, Tim Groser. Audio
NZ takes lead in agricultural emissions research
Twenty countries attending the Copenhagen summit have backed a New Zealand-led research initiative aimed at reducing the environmental impact of agriculture. Audio
Crunch time in Copenhagen for governments of all political hue
As for the talks themselves, it's crunch time for governments from across the divide as their political heavy hitters arrive in Copenhagen. Audio
Copenhagen calling
Tim Groser, Associate Minister for Climate Change Issues, gives his take on where New Zealand is at, then Green MP Kennedy Graham and chief climate scientist David Wratt - who's also a member of the… Audio
Government will defend kiwifruit industry from criticism
The Government says it will defend itself and Zespri against any criticism from other governments over how this country's kiwifruit industry is being run. Audio
Free Trade Agreement struck with Middle East
New Zealand has struck a trade deal with six oil-rich Persian Gulf states - which the Trade Minister Tim Groser says will help improve our access to some its most important markets in the Middle East.
…Trade minister hopeful for renewed Doha trade talks
The Trade Minister says only time will tell whether a commitment to resume the Doha free trade negotiations will bear fruit. Audio
Mining industry celebrates unlocking conservation land
The mining industry is celebrating a Government plan to unlock conservation land for minerals exploration. Audio
Conservation groups criticise Government's mining plan
Conservation groups are criticising a Government plan to unlock conservation land for minerals exploration. Audio
Focus on politics for 14 August 2009
The National-led Government has announced it will cut greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by 10 to 20 percent by 2020. The Cabinet agreed on the target this week and tabled it at a meeting of… Audio
Emissions reduction target
Jeanette Fitzsimons and Tim Groser joined Kathryn Ryan on the issue. Audio
Fresh resolve to conclude the Doha round
The death of the Doha round of world free trade talks, which has been much reported on in recent times, has it seems been greatly exaggerated. Audio
Trade Minister at Cairns Group forum in Indonesia
The Trade Minister, Tim Groser, is in Indonesia for a meeting of the Cairns Group of 19 agriculture exporting countries, including New Zealand. Audio