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New Zealand Invests $23.5M in Todd Energy Projects to Secure Gas Supply
06 Sep 2026 | 2 days ago | 85 viewsNew Zealand is advancing its energy security by investing up to $23.5 million from the Gas Security Fund in two Todd Energy projects aimed at unlocking nearly 20 petajoules of additional gas reserves over five to nine years. These projects, expected to deliver gas by 2027, will provide around 6% of the country's projected gas production, supporting energy reliability during peak demand and complementing the transition to renewable energy. The fund, designed to accelerate gas supply and ensure electricity generation reliability, has attracted strong interest and involves significant co-investment from Todd Energy to share risks and promote economic growth.
Tags: Shane Jones Chris Bishop Todd Energy New Zealand Gas Security Fund McKee Gas Cap Kānoa Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment Gas Advisory PanelNew Zealand and Australia Boost Single Economic Market with New Trade Initiatives
04 Sep 2026 | 5 days ago | 152 viewsNew Zealand and Australia have accelerated efforts towards a more ambitious Single Economic Market by enhancing economic integration, regulatory alignment, and coordinated trade engagement. Key initiatives include a new Trans-Tasman business-government collaboration program, a 30 percent increase in joint standards, and cooperation on regional trade agreements. Additionally, a Trade Mission to Brisbane was announced to help New Zealand businesses capitalize on procurement opportunities related to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Tags: Todd McClay Don Farrell New Zealand Australia Single Economic Market Closer Economic Relations Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum Standards New Zealand Standards Australia Brisbane 2032 Olympic GamesTrans-Tasman Trade and Tourism Ministers Meet to Boost NZ-Australia Partnership
02 Sep 2026 | 1 week ago | 152 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will host Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell in Auckland for the annual Closer Economic Relations Trade Ministers meeting and discussions with trans-Tasman businesses to strengthen economic ties. In 2025, two-way trade between New Zealand and Australia reached $35 billion, with Australia being New Zealand's largest export destination and international visitor market. The visit will also include talks on tourism growth, Māori tourism, and regional economic development to enhance collaboration between the two countries.
Tags: Todd McClay Don Farrell Louise Upston Trade Ministers Closer Economic Relations Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum tourism growth Māori tourism regional economic developmentTrans-Tasman Trade and Tourism Ministers Meet to Strengthen NZ-Australia Partnership
02 Sep 2026 | 1 week ago | 204 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will host Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell in Auckland for the annual Closer Economic Relations Trade Ministers meeting and discussions with trans-Tasman businesses to strengthen the partnership. Their 2025 two-way trade reached $35 billion, with Australia as New Zealand’s largest export destination and visitor market, highlighting the importance of maintaining strong economic and tourism links. Minister Farrell will also meet with Tourism Minister Louise Upston and participate in a Bay of Islands program focused on Māori tourism and regional economic development.
Tags: Todd McClay Don Farrell Louise Upston Closer Economic Relations trade ministers Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum tourism growth Māori tourism regional economic developmentGovernment Funds $4.6M Hyperspectral Imaging to Boost NZ Apple Industry Profitability
28 Aug 2026 | 1 week ago | 191 viewsThe New Zealand Government is funding a $4.6 million research project, led by agritech company Hectre, to develop hyperspectral imaging technology that non-destructively assesses the internal quality of apples in packhouses. This innovation aims to improve detection of defects and fruit maturity in real-time, enhancing storage, packing, and export decisions to reduce waste and boost fruit quality. The project targets at least 80% detection accuracy by 2027 and seeks to strengthen the apple industry's productivity, export performance, and global competitiveness.
Tags: Todd McClay Hectre apple industry hyperspectral imaging horticulture New Zealand Primary Sector Growth Fund agritech productivity export performanceGovernment Supports Waikato and Manawatū Farmers During Planning System Transition
19 Aug 2026 | 3 weeks ago | 251 viewsThe Government is taking targeted action to provide certainty for farmers in Waikato and Manawatū-Whanganui by preventing restrictive elements of Plan Change 1 (PC1) and Plan Change 2 (PC2) from applying during the transition to a new planning system, reducing duplication and regulatory burden. While ongoing environmental improvements remain required, prescribed nitrogen discharge reductions under PC2 will no longer apply, and the new natural environment plan will specifically consider PC1 to respect prior work. These changes aim to avoid economic disruption and uncertainty for farmers, with amendments to be progressed through upcoming legislation later this month.
Tags: Chris Bishop Todd McClay Andrew Hoggard Waikato RMA Reform Plan Change 1 Plan Change 2 Horizons Regional Council New Zealand GovernmentGovernment Updates Planning System to Support Farmers, Protect Environment, and Boost Investment
19 Aug 2026 | 3 weeks ago | 262 viewsThe Government is making targeted amendments to the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill to create a faster, clearer, and more practical planning system that supports food and fibre production while protecting the environment. Key changes include simplifying environmental limits, extending the definition of existing use to 12 months for seasonal activities, and amending long-lived infrastructure permits to provide greater investment certainty. Additionally, the amendments strengthen biodiversity protections, allow councils to manage waterbody effects more flexibly, and aim to reduce complexity while maintaining environmental improvement.
Tags: Chris Bishop Todd McClay Andrew Hoggard Simon Court Resource Management Act Planning Bill Natural Environment Bill RMA Reform food and fibre production environmental protectionsGovernment Simplifies Freshwater Farm Plans with Risk-Based, Cost-Effective Regulations
19 Aug 2026 | 3 weeks ago | 273 viewsThe Government is revising freshwater farm plans to create a simpler, more cost-effective system focused on certifying and auditing only higher-risk farming activities, such as dairy farming and intensive grazing. New regulations will streamline requirements, raise thresholds for mandatory plans, extend certification cycles, and enable industry organizations to provide certification services, reducing duplication and paperwork for farmers. These changes aim to better manage actual water quality risks while minimizing costs and administrative burdens for farmers.
Tags: Todd McClay Andrew Hoggard freshwater farm plans Natural Environment Bill farm plan certification farm plan auditing Agriculture Minister Associate Environment Minister farm plan regulationsGovernment Invests $750K to Boost New Zealand Blackcurrant Industry & Exports
18 Aug 2026 | 3 weeks ago | 252 viewsThe New Zealand Government is investing $300,000 alongside industry funding to support a three-year project aimed at transforming the blackcurrant sector into a global leader in premium, health-focused ingredients. The initiative will enhance local value by refining juice extraction to produce high anthocyanin extract powder, supporting research, market development, and promoting New Zealand blackcurrants internationally. This innovation seeks to increase growers' earnings, boost export opportunities, and strengthen New Zealand's position in global health and nutrition markets.
Tags: Todd McClay New Zealand blackcurrant agriculture health ingredients Primary Sector Growth Fund anthocyanins export markets JapanForestry Minister Appoints Facilitator to Support Tairāwhiti Forestry Sector Progress
17 Aug 2026 | 3 weeks ago | 262 viewsForestry Minister Todd McClay has appointed Doug Leeder as a Facilitator to advise the Government on addressing forestry challenges in Tairāwhiti, focusing on consenting complexities and land use changes. The government aims to reset the relationship between Gisborne District Council and stakeholders to support sustainable forestry management, jobs, and local businesses while ensuring compliance measures are workable and proportionate. Building on the progress of the Tairāwhiti Forestry Action Group, the Facilitator will help accelerate clean-up efforts, improve collaboration, and guide decisions to benefit forestry, the environment, and the community.
Tags: Todd McClay Doug Leeder Gisborne District Council Tairāwhiti Forestry Action Group TFAG Forestry Minister Bay of Plenty Regional Council Local Government New Zealand forestry sector land use changeThailand Prime Minister Anutin Visits New Zealand to Boost Trade and Partnership
17 Aug 2026 | 3 weeks ago | 309 viewsThailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit New Zealand from August 20-22, accompanied by key Thai business leaders, to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations and launch the New Zealand-Thailand Strategic Partnership. The partnership aims to strengthen trade and business ties, with a goal of tripling two-way trade by 2045, building on nearly NZ$4.8 billion in trade as of March 2026. During his visit, Anutin will engage in bilateral talks and business meetings to enhance cooperation on prosperity, regional stability, and combating transnational crime.
Tags: Anutin Charnvirakul Christopher Luxon Winston Peters Todd McClay Thailand New Zealand ASEAN trade diplomacyNew Zealand and Viet Nam Strengthen Bilateral Trade and Agricultural Cooperation
13 Aug 2026 | 3 weeks ago | 302 viewsNew Zealand and Viet Nam are enhancing their bilateral trade and cooperation, particularly in agriculture, through new market access and a Memorandum of Arrangement focused on agriculture, fisheries, and forestry. This partnership will allow Viet Nam to access premium New Zealand products like honey and venison, while New Zealand imports Vietnamese flowers and foliage, reflecting mutual benefits for producers and consumers. The collaboration emphasizes research, technology, sustainable agriculture, and capability development, building on their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established last year.
Tags: Todd McClay New Zealand Viet Nam bilateral trade agriculture Memorandum of Arrangement Comprehensive Strategic Partnership exporters sustainable agriculture diplomatic relationsNew Planning and Environment Bills Boost Farming with Practical Freshwater Plans
20 Jul 2026 | 1 month ago | 414 viewsAgriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Minister Andrew Hoggard welcome the Select Committee report on the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill as key reforms replacing the Resource Management Act (RMA) to support farmers and economic growth. The bills introduce a practical, risk-based freshwater farm plan system, removing audit requirements for non-certified plans and focusing certification and audits only on higher-risk farming activities. These changes aim to reduce costs, delays, and uncertainty for farmers while ensuring environmental protections and compliance in sensitive areas.
Tags: Todd McClay Andrew Hoggard Agriculture Minister Associate Environment Minister Associate Agriculture Minister Select Committee Planning Bill Natural Environment Bill RMA freshwater farm plansFuture of Investment and Trade Partnership Advances Global Trade and Reduces Barriers
18 Jul 2026 | 1 month ago | 422 viewsMembers of the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership, including New Zealand, committed to practical initiatives to enhance trade by tackling non-tariff barriers, promoting digital trade, and strengthening economic resilience. The meeting resulted in declarations addressing NTBs, digital trade facilitation, economic security, and global subsidies, aiming to support fair competition and secure supply chains. Additionally, Korea, Peru, and Thailand joined the partnership, increasing membership to 19 and highlighting the group's growing influence.
Tags: Todd McClay New Zealand FIT Partnership Korea Peru Thailand Fiji Samoa Trade Minister Ministerial DeclarationFIT Partnership Expands to 19 Members Boosting Global Trade Opportunities
18 Jul 2026 | 1 month ago | 476 viewsThe Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership has expanded from 16 to 19 members with Korea, Peru, and Thailand joining, reflecting growing interest among small and medium-sized trading nations. The partnership focuses on creating simple, consistent trade rules to support exporters, strengthen trading positions, and foster economic growth amid global uncertainties. New Zealand, a founding member, hosted a significant Ministerial meeting in Auckland, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among like-minded economies to open doors in emerging markets and enhance trade opportunities.
Tags: FIT Partnership Todd McClay New Zealand Korea Peru Thailand Trade Investment Ministerial meeting Emerging markets