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Government Invests $4M in 18 Rural Wellbeing Initiatives Across New Zealand
3 days ago | 61 viewsThe New Zealand Government is supporting rural communities by funding 18 wellbeing initiatives through the Rural Wellbeing Fund, with $4 million allocated over four years by the Ministry for Primary Industries and Health New Zealand. The fund aims to enhance mental health and wellbeing support for farmers and rural residents, focusing on impactful grassroots programs to address service gaps. Key recipients include organizations like Whatever With Wiggy Charitable Trust and the Whanau Ora Community Clinic, receiving significant funding to help rural people thrive.
Tags: Todd McClay Matt Doocey Rural Wellbeing Fund New Zealand Government Ministry for Primary Industries Health New Zealand Farmstrong Charitable Trust NZ Federation of Young Farmers Seafood Sector Support Network Whanau Ora Community ClinicNew Zealand and Ireland Strengthen Partnership on Agricultural Climate Research
3 days ago | 90 viewsNew Zealand and Ireland have signed a joint ministerial statement to advance agricultural climate research, building on a successful $34.5 million Joint Research Initiative launched in 2022. Both countries aim to develop tools that help farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions without lowering production, focusing on pasture-based farming. Additionally, they launched the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan for the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases to enhance scientific research, collaboration, and resource mobilization worldwide.
Tags: Todd McClay Noel Grealish New Zealand Ireland Agricultural Climate Research Joint Research Initiative Greenhouse Gas Emissions Ministry for Primary Industries Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine Global Research AllianceNZ Trade Minister Todd McClay to Vice Chair WTO Conference in Cameroon
4 days ago | 87 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will attend the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Cameroon as Vice Chair, playing a key role in facilitating negotiations. New Zealand emphasizes the importance of a rules-based global trade system and aims to uphold the WTO’s integrity amid rising protectionism and global economic challenges. The conference, attended by 166 member economies, will address issues including e-commerce, agricultural reform, and fisheries subsidies.
Tags: Todd McClay Damien O'Connor World Trade Organization WTO New Zealand Trade Minister Ministerial Conference Labour Party global trade supply chain resilienceNew Zealand's Trade Minister Todd McClay to Vice Chair WTO Ministerial in Cameroon
4 days ago | 115 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is attending the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Cameroon as Vice Chair, playing a key role in facilitating negotiations. New Zealand emphasizes the importance of a rules-based global trade system and aims to uphold the WTO’s integrity amid rising protectionism and global economic disruptions. The conference, attended by 166 member economies, will address issues including e-commerce, agriculture reform, and fisheries subsidies.
Tags: Todd McClay Damien O'Connor World Trade Organization WTO New Zealand Trade Minister Ministerial Conference Labour Party global trade supply chain resilienceNZ Leads FIT Partnership to Strengthen Global Supply Chain Resilience Amid Middle East Conflict
5 days ago | 90 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay highlighted the impact of the Middle East conflict on global supply chains during the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership meeting, emphasizing the risks of disruptions such as fuel supply challenges. He stressed the importance of keeping trade lines open and urged FIT members to collaborate on maintaining resilient supply chains through real-time information sharing and coordinated responses. The FIT Partnership, comprising 16 small and medium trade-dependent countries, aims to strengthen global trade cooperation and will hold its next ministerial meeting in Auckland in July 2026.
Tags: Todd McClay Future of Investment and Trade FIT Partnership New Zealand Middle East conflict supply chains trade disruption export restrictions global tradeRural Resilience Workshops Help Farmers Prepare for Emergencies Across NZ
1 week ago | 88 viewsAgriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay announced a series of rural resilience workshops starting next week to help farmers and growers prepare for adverse events following recent damaging floods. These practical workshops, held nationwide alongside a rural resilience roadshow on the West Coast, aim to enhance emergency preparedness in rural communities highly exposed to emergencies. Resources such as a farm emergency plan template and preparedness checklist are available on the Good Farm and MPI websites to support farmers.
Tags: Todd McClay Mark Patterson Agriculture and Forestry Minister Rural Communities Minister New Zealand Otago Blenheim Canterbury Ruapehu WaikatoNew Zealand and Chile Sign Strategic Agricultural Partnership for 2026-2030
2 weeks ago | 184 viewsNew Zealand and Chile have signed the Strategic Agricultural Arrangement 2026–2030 to enhance cooperation in agriculture, focusing on expertise exchange, sustainable development, research, innovation, and climate resilience. Both countries share similar farming systems and advocate for open, rules-based trade, aiming to strengthen their agricultural relationship and seize mutual opportunities. This agreement builds on 80 years of diplomatic ties and aims to boost economic returns for farmers and exporters in both nations.
Tags: New Zealand Chile Todd McClay Ignacia Fernández Agriculture Strategic Agricultural Arrangement trade sustainable development climate resilience diplomatic relationsNew Zealand’s Trade Hits $61.2B in Q4 with Strong Export Growth
2 weeks ago | 172 viewsNew Zealand's international trade statistics reveal strong export growth, reaching $29.2 billion in the December quarter, driven by key sectors like dairy, tourism, and meat. Trade and Investment Minister Hon Todd McClay highlights the importance of open markets, strong trading relationships, and government support in sustaining this success amid global economic uncertainty. The government remains committed to enhancing trade by reducing barriers, expanding free trade agreements, and empowering exporters to drive economic growth and job creation.
Tags: Todd McClay New Zealand Kiwi exporters international trade dairy exports tourism meat exports trade statistics free trade agreements New Zealand economyGovernment Declares Medium-Scale Weather Event, Unlocks Support for Farmers
3 weeks ago | 244 viewsThe Government has classified recent weather events in the Bay of Plenty, Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, and Canterbury as medium-scale adverse events, unlocking additional support for affected farmers and growers. This support includes tax relief, Rural Assistance Payments, and activation of Enhanced Taskforce Green, with the Ministry for Primary Industries conducting on-farm assessments to identify those most in need. Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson urges farmers and growers to seek help through the Rural Support Trust for ongoing recovery efforts.
Tags: Todd McClay Mark Patterson Ministry of Social Development Ministry for Primary Industries Rural Support Trust Bay of Plenty Canterbury Enhanced Taskforce Green Agriculture MinisterSix Students Awarded 2026 On Farm Support Science Scholarships for Agriculture
1 month ago | 207 viewsSix tertiary students from Lincoln University, Massey University, and the University of Canterbury have been awarded $5,000 On Farm Support Science Scholarships to support their studies in agricultural science, commerce, and environmental sustainability. The scholarships aim to develop the next generation of on-farm advisers who will provide specialized expertise and advice to farmers and growers, with recipients also receiving mentorship from the Ministry for Primary Industries. These students have diverse interests spanning dairy, sheep, beef, horticulture, agri-tech, and sustainability, and are poised to contribute to the future resilience and innovation of New Zealand's food and fibre sector.
Tags: Todd McClay Andrew Hoggard Cameron Brans Jack Green Fraser Wilson Eibhlin Lynch Ella Hogan Cecily Holland Lincoln University Massey UniversityAhuwhenua Trophy 2026 Finalists Celebrate Māori Excellence in Agriculture and Horticulture
1 month ago | 286 viewsAgriculture Minister Todd McClay and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka congratulated the finalists for the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy, which honors Māori excellence in farming and horticulture, highlighting their contribution to New Zealand’s economy and rural employment. The competition now includes horticulture, reflecting its 50% growth on Māori land since 2017, and recognizes the sector’s role in supporting Māori communities through jobs and reinvestment. Finalists will host field days for further judging, with the overall winner announced on 5 June in Whangārei.
Tags: Todd McClay Tama Potaka Ahuwhenua Trophy Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective Otama Marere Trust Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust Māori farmers horticulture New Zealand economy Māori DevelopmentNew Zealand and Singapore Launch Digital Export Health Certification to Boost Trade
1 month ago | 196 viewsNew Zealand and Singapore have signed a new electronic certification arrangement to replace the paper-based system, enabling real-time digital exchange of export health certifications for food and primary products. This initiative aims to streamline border processes, reduce costs, enhance supply chain security, and accelerate market access, supporting trade growth between the two countries. The arrangement is part of their Joint Plan of Action under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and aligns with New Zealand’s goal to double export value within ten years.
Tags: New Zealand Singapore Todd McClay electronic certification export health certification trade agriculture food safety supply chain Comprehensive Strategic PartnershipAgriculture Minister Celebrates Record $4B Lamb Exports Ahead of National Lamb Day
1 month ago | 270 viewsAgriculture Minister Todd McClay hosted a barbecue to celebrate National Lamb Day and the milestone of lamb exports exceeding $4 billion, highlighting the red meat sector's vital economic contribution to New Zealand. The government aims to boost the agriculture sector by cutting red tape, enhancing trade, and supporting farmers to help double export values within ten years. Key trade achievements include agreements with the UAE, Gulf Cooperation Council, and India, with ongoing efforts to remove trade barriers and expand market access.
Tags: Todd McClay Agriculture Minister National Lamb Day New Zealand red meat sector lamb exports NZ–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement India sheep and beef farmersGovernment Commits $28M for Hill Country Erosion Control to Protect Farmland
1 month ago | 326 viewsThe Government is investing nearly $28 million in the Hill Country Erosion Programme (HCEP) to support erosion control projects from 2027 to 2031, aiming to protect productive land and reduce environmental and economic impacts. The programme, established in 2007 and supported by multiple councils and landowners, focuses on treating vulnerable land, creating farm-scale erosion control plans, and building regional capability. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay emphasized the programme’s role in helping farmers prepare for severe weather and safeguarding soil health for future sustainability.
Tags: Todd McClay Hill Country Erosion Programme Agriculture and Forestry Minister Te Uru Rākau New Zealand Forest Service erosion control productive land soil health regional councils farmland protectionSouth Taranaki Green Hydrogen Facility Begins Construction with $19.9M Funding
1 month ago | 295 viewsConstruction has begun on a sustainable green hydrogen facility in South Taranaki, supported by a $19.9 million government investment and additional co-funding, with a total project cost of up to $112.3 million. The facility will supply renewable electricity to Ballance Agri-Nutrients' Kapuni site and produce green hydrogen for emissions-free transport, creating around 50 construction jobs and seven permanent roles. This project, a partnership between multiple organizations, aims to boost the regional economy by integrating wind energy, renewable electricity, and zero-carbon hydrogen fuel production at scale.
Tags: Shane Jones Hiringa Energy Parininihi ki Waitōtara Todd Regional Development Minister Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment Provincial Growth Fund South Taranaki New Zealand