Todd Mc Clay
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 March 2025
On today's episode, The Trade and Investment Minister says he's aiming to complete a free trade deal with India by the end of the Parliamentary term, Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in Washington… Audio
Trade Minister arrives in India aiming for free trade deal
The Trade and Investment Minister says he's aiming to complete a free trade deal with India by the end of the Parliamentary term. Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Retaliatory tariffs could be on the table if US imposes tariffs on NZ: Trade Minister
Trade Minister Todd McClay won't rule retaliatory tariffs in or out if the US imposes tariffs on NZ, but also says officials are considering all options for New Zealand's response, if tariffs were to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 February 2025
On today's episode, the Prime Minister has confirmed he will be hosted by Ngai Tahu in Akaroa for Waitangi Day on Thursday, the Trade Minister says officials and the prime minister have been in… Audio
Trade Minister Todd McClay on Trump's tariffs
The Trade Minister says officials and the prime minister have been in contact with US counterparts, as Donald Trump continues to impose tariffs on US trading partners. Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann.
…Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 January 2025
On today's episode, the group advising the government on overhauling the science sector is pleased most of its recommendations are being implemented, the government is setting up a new foreign… Audio
Trade Minister on new foreign investment agency
The government is setting up a new foreign investment agency aimed at boosting productivity and innovation. Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 December 2024
On today's episode, the culling of 80,000 hens is now into its second day at Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm in Otago as biosecurity officials work to contain an outbreak of the H7N6 bird flu virus… Audio
Minister for Agriculture on farm to forestry changes
The government has announced sweeping changes to limit farm to forestry conversions. Minister for Agriculture and Forestry Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trade Minister on new trade deal with the Middle East Gulf Cooperation Council
New Zealand has signed a trade deal with the Middle East Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Trade Minister on Canadian trade dispute
New Zealand's dairy trade dispute with Canada has escalated, with the government here informing Ottawa it has now triggered mandatory negotiations. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trade Minister in Italy for G7 meeting
New Zealand's Trade Minister Todd McClay is in Italy, seeking to make the most of this country's free-trade agreement with the European Union. Two-way trade with Italy was worth NZ$2.22 billion last… Audio
PM's Japan trade trip disrupted by B757 fault
The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's Japan trade trip has been disrupted by a faulty fuse in one of the Defence Force Boeing 757s. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 June
On today's episode, we talk to Labour leader Chris Hipkins on allegations 23 MPs are claiming an allowance of between $34-$52,000 to stay in their own Wellington homes, agriculture emissions have been… Audio
Agriculture Minister on removing agriculture from ETS
The Government is going back to the drawing board on deciding how farmers should pay for emissions. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trade Minister in UAE working on free trade agreement
In August last year under the last Government - New Zealand and the UAE announced the start of exploratory discussions for the trade pact. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
National and Labour discuss trade policy
National is pledging to double the value of key exports within a decade, if it leads the next government.
It says it would conduct more overseas trade missions than any other New Zealand government… Audio
Survey shows decline in farmer confidence
The latest Federated Farmers Farm Confidence Survey shows a dramatic decline in farmer confidence, with just one in every 25 respondents around the country expecting to see their fortunes improve over… Audio
National Party's farming policy released
The National Party is promising to restart live cattle exports and double the recognised seasonal employer worker cap if elected in October.
The party's leader Christopher Luxon unveiled their plan… Audio
Bainimarama misses out on Parliamentary majority
For the first time since the return of democracy in Fiji in 2014, Frank Bainimarama's Fiji First Party has failed to secure the majority of seats in Parliament.
A coalition government will need to be… Audio
