Exports
Selling our water
Water scientist Bryan Jenkins discusses the sale of New Zealand water. Are we being ripped off? Audio
'Mad' Muriwai move still on Ports table
Relocating near the small settlement of Muriwai is still being considered an option for Ports of Auckland in a move the company itself has labelled "mad".
Europe dairy not slowing 'any time soon'
Europe's milk production remaining high for a few years will mean hard times for New Zealand dairy farmers, the special agricultural trade envoy says.
Application to export spuds to Australia withdrawn
Potatoes New Zealand has backed off trying to export potatoes to Australia because of economics, not biosecurity the company says.
McCully meets with Iranian minister
The government is looking to refresh New Zealand's ties with Iran after long-running economic sanctions were lifted this year.
Exporters not fazed by China slowdown
New Zealand companies are not panicking about China's slowing economy, saying Chinese consumers' appetite for their goods remains undiminished.
NZ exporters eye Iran sanction lift
The lifting of sanctions on Iran is an opportunity for New Zealand, exporters say. Audio
Country Life Summer Edition Saturday, January 16, 2016
A selection of some of the best Country Life stories from 2015. In this episode: Sovrano Limoncello, A Photographer Like Alice and Golden Memories Audio
Govt told there's little chance export target will be met
A business lobby group says there's no chance the Government will achieve its goal of boosting exports from 30 percent of GDP to 40 percent by 2025. Audio
Exporters more cheerful but still stumbling over trade barriers
Exporters are feeling more cheerful and optimistic about the future, with expectations of improved orders and higher profits over the next 12 months according to a new survey by ExportNZ. Audio
Trade deficit widens in August
The annual trade deficit has hit its highest level in more than six years. Official figures show imports exceeded exports to the tune of 3-point-3 billion dollars in the year to August, the largest… Audio
Terms of trade up but expected to drop
Higher dairy prices have helped lift New Zealand's purchasing power with the rest of the world but a reversal is expected.
Potential for more dairy exports to South East Asia
A new government-commissioned report highlights the potential for the New Zealand dairy industry to increase its exports of consumer products into South East Asia.
Americans can't get enough of New Zealand wine
The United States has overtaken Australia to become the country's largest wine export market, spending 372-million-dollars in the year to June. Audio
US hungry for beef exports, industry told
The forecast is bright for beef exports to the US but one food scientist wants to see more high-value products.
Government concerned at $3 payout forecast
The Government says it's now expecting dairy prices to stay lower for longer. Audio
Low dollar bumps up meat exports
A lower New Zealand dollar has helped to push up the value of meat exports for the first nine months of the current season.
Government instructed Saudi to take legal action - Greens
The Green Party says the Government told a Saudi businessman to sue New Zealand over its ban on live sheep exports. Audio
NZ exporter describes Australian market as toxic
A New Zealand exporter burnt by the soaring kiwi against the Australian dollar says the exchange rate has turned the market across the Tasman toxic. Audio
Onions in Europe
Jan Van der Lans from Van Der Lans International is a fruit and vegetable importer based in The Netherlands. For the past 25 years he's been importing onions from the Balle Brothers of Pukekohe. The… Audio
