Exports
Our Changing World for 23 August 2018
Research into ageing muscles show that nerves play an important role and exercise is protective, and a special facility to test the strength of cardboard boxes. Audio
Fruit Logistica
Our guest this week is the chief executive of New Zealand Apples and Pears, Alan Pollard. He's in Berlin, Germany at present attending a massive fresh produce trade show called Fruit Logistica. Over… Audio
Fruit Logistica
Our guest this week is the chief executive of New Zealand Apples and Pears, Alan Pollard. He's in Berlin, Germany at present attending a massive fresh produce trade show called Fruit Logistica. Over…
AudioMonthly trade surplus doubles in April
New Zealand has posted its largest monthly trade surplus in more than two years as exports and imports hit new highs for April.
Exports applaud efforts to salvage TPP
The 11 countries still signed up to the trade deal yesterday announced they'll look at ways to push ahead without the United States, which pulled out in January. Audio
'From NZ' bee pollen seller stung with $500,000 fine
A health supplement company that claimed China-made bee pollen was from New Zealand has been ordered to pay a $500,000 fine.
Govt relaxed about fall in exporters numbers
As parts of the global economy continue to struggle, the number of NZ exporters is declining. The Government says it's nothing to worry about but latest figures show the number of exporters fell by a… Audio
Government's trade strategy gets thumbs up from business
As you may have heard in the news the government is ramping up resources and action to reach free trade agreements covering 90 percent of our exports over the next decade. Audio
Protests nation-wide over water rights
A 15,000 signature petition has been presented at Parliament calling for all exports of New Zealand drinking water to stop. Video, Audio
More legal action over swamp kauri exports planned
Northland environmentalists plan to appeal against a judge's ruling there are no legal grounds for curtailing exports of ancient swamp kauri. A disappointed Fiona Furrell, the chair of the Northland… Audio
Chopped, sliced and diced...
Fields around Pukekohe are now striped with rows of onions, gently curing in the sun. They'll soon be heading into the packhouse where they'll be topped and tailed, graded and bagged for export. Audio, Gallery
Chopped, sliced and diced...
Fields around Pukekohe are now striped with rows of onions, gently curing in the sun. They'll soon be heading into the packhouse where they'll be topped and tailed, graded and bagged for export.
AudioWest Coast company wants to export glacial water
A campaigner who successfully halted the sale of water rights in Ashburton is now trying to stop the same thing happening on the West Coast. Audio
NZ wins beef trade dispute
Indonesia's restrictions on food and animal products break the rules, the World Trade Organisation says.
Export forecast for primary sector down slightly
The latest situation and outlook report for the primary sector is forecasting a drop in export revenue for the year to June 2017.
PNG Treasurer sounds conciliatory note with forestry sector
Papua New Guinea's Eco-Forestry Forum has welcomed the government's move to raise a tax on log exports.
Geoffonomics: can we move on from Commodities?
Why is nz stuck exporting commodities and can we change? Audio
Lamb export value drops 40 percent
The value of New Zealand lamb exports dropped 40 percent in August compared to August last year, AgriHQ says.
Strong economic numbers expected this week
Data being released this week is expected to show New Zealand's economy growing strongly in the June quarter. Audio
Govt ponies up $12m for sheep milk
Growing demand for sheep milk products has prompted the government to invest $12 million into a new partnership with a Taupō-based company.