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18 May, 2012

Government welcomes new fresh water report

Primary Industries Minister David Carter and Environment Minister Amy Adams are welcoming further progress in New Zealand’s fresh water management with the release today of the Land and Water Forum’s second report.

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17 May, 2012

Speech to New Zealand Federation of Commercial Fishermen Conference

Hon David Carter addresses the New Zealand Federation of Commercial Fishermen Conference in Timaru.

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16 May, 2012

37th Annual National Deer Industry Conference

Hon David Carter addresses the 37th Annual National Deer Industry Conference in Wanaka.

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11 April, 2012

Consultation underway on ETS changes

The Government today released a consultation document setting out proposed changes to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.

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3 April, 2012

Bill to restructure dairy industry passes first reading

A Bill which oversees Fonterra’s farm gate milk price setting and aims to deliver a more transparent and efficient dairy market passed its first reading in Parliament today.

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3 April, 2012

Bill to restructure dairy industry passes first reading

A Bill which oversees Fonterra’s farm gate milk price setting and aims to deliver a more transparent and efficient dairy market passed its first reading in Parliament today.

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3 April, 2012

First Reading - Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill

Mr Speaker, I move that the Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill be now read a first time.

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27 March, 2012

Dairy industry restructuring bill tabled

A new bill detailing proposals to oversee Fonterra’s farm gate milk price setting and ensure a more transparent and efficient dairy market was tabled in Parliament today by Primary Industries Minister David Carter.

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22 March, 2012

Speech to Beef + Lamb NZ Future Farming Conference

Hon David Carter address the Beef + Lamb NZ Future Farming Conference in Hastings.

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13 March, 2012

Government moves to further protect dolphins

The Government is considering further measures to protect Maui’s dolphins as a new study points to a decline in numbers of the critically endangered species.

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6 March, 2012

MAF to become Ministry for Primary Industries

The importance of the whole primary sector to New Zealand’s economy is recognised in the Government’s decision to rename the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, says Primary Industries Minister David Carter.

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1 March, 2012

Foreign Charter Vessels Inquiry report released

The Government has resolved to take a stronger line on the operation of foreign charter vessels (FCVs) in New Zealand waters, say Primary Industries Minister David Carter and Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson.

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24 February, 2012

Foreign Charter Vessels Inquiry report

Primary Industries Minister David Carter and Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson today received the report of the Ministerial Inquiry into the use and operation of Foreign Charter Vessels (FCVs).

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16 February, 2012

Government steps up border management work

The Government’s three border agencies are stepping up work to make trade and travel more efficient through better co-ordination of border services.

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16 February, 2012

Livestock tracing bill passes third reading

A bill to deliver electronic national identification and tracing of livestock has passed its third and final reading in Parliament.

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15 February, 2012

Speech to Foundation for Arable Research Conference

Hon David Carter addresses the Foundation for Arable Research Conference in Hamilton.

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25 January, 2012

Government welcomes irrigation fund’s first project

Primary Industries Minister David Carter says the go-ahead for the Irrigation Acceleration Fund’s first project delivers on the Government’s promise to lift economic growth through efficient water use and storage.

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24 January, 2012

Consultation on milk pricing, raw milk regulations

Consultation has opened on the Government’s proposed response to reviews of Fonterra’s farm gate milk price setting and the Raw Milk Regulations.

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16 December, 2011

Review to examine kiwifruit pollen imports

Primary Industries Minister David Carter has asked for an independent review of the rules and processes controlling the importation of kiwifruit pollen following new information on how the vine disease Psa may have entered the country.

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