Displaying items by tag: CHRISTOPHER LUXON

There is nothing more important to New Zealand than agriculture, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

OPINION: After a run of bad polls and mixed economic news, PM Christopher Luxon was no doubt hoping for a bit of luck.

OPINION: Your old mate hears that at a recent China Business Summit, PM Christopher Luxon delivered a none-too-subtle "could try harder" report card on the red meat industry regarding its exports to China - particularly when compared to Australia.

Meat Industry Association (MIA) independent chair Nathan Guy says getting meat processors involved has been a shot in the arm for the sector's key marketing initiative into China, Taste Pure Nature.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reiterated New Zealand’s ‘China And’ policy, adding that it wasn’t about choosing one market over another but creating more options for exporters.

This past week has seen another round of negotiations between India and New Zealand to produce a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries.

Alliance Group and Grand Farm have signed a strategic co-operation agreement with a focus on delivering more premium New Zealand grass-fed beef to Chinese consumers.

OPINION: PM Chris Luxon is getting pinged lately for rolling out the old 'we're still a new government' line when challenged on a perceived lack of progress on various policy promises.

The primary sector is welcoming the appointment of Dr John Roche as the Prime Minister's new chief science advisor.

OPINION: People have criticised Christopher Luxon for the time he’s taken to appoint a new chief science advisor.