Displaying items by tag: TODD MCCLAY

Tuesday, 20 June 2023 07:55

Farmers back Nats' emissions plan

National's plan to delay agriculture's inclusion in an emissions trading scheme has been applauded by farmers.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 13 June 2023 11:55

Fert tax idea 'ridiculous'

National's spokesperson on agriculture has labelled talk that the Government may introduce a fertiliser tax as "ridiculous".

Published in General News
Tuesday, 13 June 2023 11:25

A 'five-star' plan

The National Party’s plan for reducing agricultural emissions, released yesterday, has been praised by many in the sector.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 08:25

McClay's overture

National's spokesperson on agriculture, Todd McClay, has entered the debate on the Hawke's Bay crisis.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 07:55

Changing the minds of bureaucrats

National's newly-minted agriculture spokesman Todd McClay says the public services need a change of mindset when it comes to dealing with the primary sector.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 25 April 2023 08:55

National's bold bid to lure back rural voters

Cutting red tape, diluting Wellington's grip on rural sector reforms, reducing the number of regulations, allowing more overseas workers into New Zealand and restoring the option of live animal exports.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 19 April 2023 15:38

National announces farming policy package

The National Party has announced what it says are sweeping changes to farm regulations.

Published in General News
Friday, 17 March 2023 10:26

McClay Nats' new ag spokesman

National Party trade spokesman Todd McClay will become the party’s agriculture spokesperson, National leader Christopher Luxon announced today.

Published in General News
Thursday, 02 July 2020 10:04

Parker dropped the EU FTA ball – Nats

Don’t blame the European Union for its “unacceptable” offer to NZ agriculture in current FTA negotiations, blame David Parker, says National's trade spokesman.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 24 June 2020 07:51

Buck stops with Govt over FTA

Former trade minister and National MP, Todd McClay, says it’s a bit late for people to be screaming about the EU's initial free trade offer to NZ on ag.

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