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David was first elected to Parliament in 1994 as the Member of Parliament for the rural electorate of Selwyn. In the 1996 General Election, he won the Banks Peninsula electorate. Caucus Responsibilities Spokesman for Agriculture Select Committees Primary Production (Chair) david.carter@national.org.nz www.national.org.nz

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Water 23 Jan 2013
Government earmarks $80m for irrigation investment

The Government is establishing a company to act as a bridging investor for regional water infrastructure development, Primary Industries Minister David Carter announced today.

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Government 12 Dec 2012
Local government efficiency taskforce report released

The report of the Local Government Efficiency Taskforce released today is an essential building block of the Government’s reform programme, says Local Government Minister David Carter.

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News 11 Dec 2012
Irrigation fund project given green light

Primary Industries Minister David Carter says the go-ahead for the Wairarapa Water Use Project has the potential to irrigate an additional 30,000 to 50,000 hectares of land and boost the area’s GDP by $400 million.

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News 7 Dec 2012
New welfare code to phase out battery cages

Battery cages for layer hens are to be phased out under a new Code of Welfare released today by Primary Industries Minister David Carter.

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Agriculture 5 Dec 2012
Government to assist kiwifruit growers

A package of support measures is to be made available to North Island kiwifruit growers affected by the Psa-V vine disease, Primary Industries Minister David Carter announced today.

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News 3 Dec 2012
Primary Growth Partnership tops $650M

Primary Industries Minister David Carter has welcomed the announcement of another successful Primary Growth Partnership bid which lifts the total invested to more than $650 million.

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Politics 7 Nov 2012
Local electoral law bill passes first reading

A bill that will strengthen the Local Electoral Act, including the rules around donations, has passed its first reading in Parliament.

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Agriculture 25 Oct 2012
Australian Agriculture Minister to visit

Australian Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Hon Joe Ludwig will visit New Zealand for bilateral and primary industries meetings over the next two days.

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Economy 4 Oct 2012
Further boost for primary sector innovation

Primary Industries Minister David Carter has welcomed today's announcement of another successful Primary Growth Partnership bid which lifts the total allocated to around $600 million.

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Government 28 Sep 2012
Local Government infrastructure group appointed

Local Government Minister David Carter has today announced an independent expert advisory group to help local government provide more cost effective infrastructure.

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News 27 Sep 2012
Decision on orange roughy fishery welcome

Primary Industries Minister David Carter has welcomed a move by New Zealand fish quota owners to forego fishing an increased orange roughy stock in the interest of long-term sustainability.

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Government 19 Sep 2012
Environment Canterbury bill passes first reading

A bill extending commissioner governance of Environment Canterbury beyond the 2013 local government elections has passed its first reading in Parliament.

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Government 13 Sep 2012
Biosecurity reform bill passes into law

A bill that makes the most significant changes to the Biosecurity Act in 15 years has passed into law.

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Government 13 Sep 2012
Proposed changes to local electoral law

Local Government Minister David Carter has announced proposed changes to the donation provisions of the Local Electoral Act.

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Government 7 Sep 2012
Environment Canterbury commissioners to stay

CANTERBURY — Commissioners will continue to govern Environment Canterbury after the 2013 local authority elections, Local Government Minister David Carter and Environment Minister Amy Adams announced today.

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Council 30 Aug 2012
Kaipara Council commissioners appointed

Local Government Minister David Carter today released a report into the Kaipara District Council and announced the appointment of four commissioners to replace the elected councillors. The review of Kaipara Council’s performance by the government-appointed Kaipara Review Team led to the Council requesting commissioners take over governance of the district.

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Council 29 Aug 2012
Kaipara Council commissioners appointed

Local Government Minister David Carter today released a report into the Kaipara District Council and announced the appointment of four commissioners to replace the elected councillors.

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Marine 24 Aug 2012
South Pacific fisheries convention in force

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully and Primary Industries Minister David Carter today announced a new convention to manage fisheries across the South Pacific.

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Government 13 Aug 2012
Commissioners to run Kaipara District Council

Commissioners are to be appointed to run Kaipara District following a request from the Council, Local Government Minister David Carter has announced.

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News 13 Aug 2012
New Zealanders have a say on animal welfare

The Government is asking New Zealanders for their feedback on proposed changes to the animal welfare system.

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Agriculture 10 Aug 2012
Primary Industries Minister to visit US

Primary Industries Minister David Carter will travel to the United States tomorrow for a primary industries summit, and talks with agriculture sector political leaders and officials.

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Conservation 2 Aug 2012
Squid fishery decision reflects new research

Primary Industries Minister David Carter says updated scientific research has played a key part in his decision on management measures for the Auckland Islands squid trawl fishery (SQU6T).

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Agriculture 24 Jul 2012
Dairy Industry Restructuring Bill passes third reading

A Bill that delivers a more transparent and efficient dairy market passed its third and final reading in Parliament today.

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Council 20 Jul 2012
Government responds to Auckland Plan

AUCKLAND CITY — A number of key proposals in Auckland Council’s first Auckland Plan are broadly aligned with the Government’s priorities, but there are still some areas of concern, says Local Government Minister David Carter.

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News 20 Jul 2012
New detector dogs join biosecurity frontline

Primary Industries Minister David Carter was on hand today for the graduation of the first labradors to become biosecurity detector dogs.

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Deaths 16 Jul 2012
Minister pays tribute to meat industry pioneer

Primary Industries Minister David Carter today paid tribute to Hawke’s Bay businessman Graeme Lowe who has passed away following a long illness.

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Export 16 Jul 2012
PGP delivers on Government's growth plan

Primary Industries Minister David Carter has welcomed today’s announcement of a major investment partnership for New Zealand’s export beef sector.

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Agriculture 4 Jul 2012
Minister welcomes swift action on Psa report

Primary Industries Minister David Carter has welcomed immediate action on the recommendations of an independent review of import requirements and border clearance processes.

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Agriculture 28 Jun 2012
Livestock tracing scheme goes live

New Zealand agriculture marks a significant milestone on 1 July when the National Animal Identification and Tracing scheme (NAIT) goes live, says Primary Industries Minister David Carter.

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Conservation 28 Jun 2012
Set net restrictions to protect Maui's dolphins

Primary Industries Minister David Carter has today announced further measures to protect Maui’s dolphins.

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Agriculture 27 Jun 2012
Government extends primary sector recovery help

Farmers and growers impacted by a biosecurity incursion may be eligible for recovery assistance under a new Biosecurity Recovery Framework, Primary Industries Minister David Carter announced today.

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Council 26 Jun 2012
Crown Observer to end Christchurch role

CHRISTCHURCH — The contract for the Crown Observer appointed to assist the Christchurch City Council is to end on 1 July, Local Government Minister David Carter said today.

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Council 21 Jun 2012
More flexibility to set Christchurch rates

CHRISTCHURCH — The Government has approved an Order in Council to give Christchurch City Council more flexibility in setting rates, Local Government Minister David Carter announced today.

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Council 14 Jun 2012
Kaipara District Council review team appointed

Local Government Minister David Carter has today announced the members of a review team to assist the Kaipara District Council.

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Government 13 Jun 2012
Local Government reform bill passes first reading

A Bill to implement the first steps of a significant reform programme for the local government sector passed its first reading in Parliament today.

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Government 7 Jun 2012
Local Government efficiency taskforce appointed

Local Government Minister David Carter has announced an independent taskforce to help build greater efficiency within the local government framework.

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Council 30 May 2012
Minister announces review team for Kaipara Council

Local Government Minister David Carter is to appoint a review team to assist the Kaipara District Council.

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Diplomacy 25 May 2012
Primary Industries Minister to visit Russia, US

Primary Industries Minister David Carter will represent New Zealand at the APEC Food Security Ministerial meeting in Russia next week and travel to the US for a round of high level agriculture meetings.

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Marine 22 May 2012
Foreign charter vessels to be reflagged

The Government today announced it is to require reflagging of foreign-owned fishing vessels operating in New Zealand waters to address labour, safety and fisheries practice concerns.

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Environment 18 May 2012
Government welcomes new fresh water report

Primary Industries Minister David Carter and Environment Minister Amy Adams are welcoming further progress in New Zealand’s fresh water management with the release today of the Land and Water Forum’s second report.

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Environment 11 Apr 2012
Consultation underway on ETS changes

The Government today released a consultation document setting out proposed changes to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.

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Agriculture 3 Apr 2012
Bill to restructure dairy industry passes first reading

A Bill which oversees Fonterra’s farm gate milk price setting and aims to deliver a more transparent and efficient dairy market passed its first reading in Parliament today.

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Marine 24 Feb 2012
Foreign Charter Vessels Inquiry report

Primary Industries Minister David Carter and Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson today received the report of the Ministerial Inquiry into the use and operation of Foreign Charter Vessels (FCVs).

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News 16 Feb 2012
Government steps up border management work

The Government’s three border agencies are stepping up work to make trade and travel more efficient through better co-ordination of border services.

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Water 25 Jan 2012
Government welcomes irrigation fund's first project

Primary Industries Minister David Carter says the go-ahead for the Irrigation Acceleration Fund’s first project delivers on the Government’s promise to lift economic growth through efficient water use and storage.

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Food 24 Jan 2012
Consultation on milk pricing, raw milk regulations

Consultation has opened on the Government’s proposed response to reviews of Fonterra’s farm gate milk price setting and the Raw Milk Regulations.

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Food 17 Dec 2011
Review to examine kiwifruit pollen imports

Primary Industries Minister David Carter has asked for an independent review of the rules and processes controlling the importation of kiwifruit pollen following new information on how the vine disease Psa may have entered the country.

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Food 26 Oct 2011
Project provides insight to food & beverage industry

Economic Development Minister David Carter today launched the Food and Beverage Information Project, the most comprehensive analysis of New Zealand’s F&B industry ever undertaken.

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Agriculture 4 Oct 2011
NZ biosecurity safeguards firmly in place

Biosecurity Minister David Carter says Horticulture New Zealand’s claim that New Zealand’s border protection has been significantly reduced because of the Rugby World Cup is rubbish.

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Economy 21 Sep 2011
Primary Growth Partnership nears $500M

Agriculture Minister David Carter has welcomed today’s announcement of another successful Primary Growth Partnership bid which lifts the total funding awarded to nearly $500 million.

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Technology 16 Sep 2011
Australia and New Zealand submit SKA proposal

Australia and New Zealand have submitted their written proposal to host the Square Kilometre Array, the most powerful radio telescope ever conceived and one of the most ambitious projects of our time.

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Agriculture 14 Sep 2011
Proposals invited for irrigation fund

Planning for New Zealand’s irrigation infrastructure steps up the pace with the Irrigation Acceleration Fund now open for business, says Agriculture Minister David Carter.

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Business 24 Aug 2011
Government launches global leadership programme

A programme designed to help New Zealand business leaders broaden their international experience and global management skills has been launched today by Economic Development Minister David Carter.

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Tourism 12 Aug 2011
Winter Games show strong confidence in NZ

A surge in the number of entrants in this year’s Winter Games is a vote of confidence in New Zealand as a major events destination, says Economic Development Minister David Carter.

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Agriculture 19 Jul 2011
Submissions sought on raw milk rules

Consultation on the rules by which independent milk processors can access raw milk from Fonterra is now underway, Agriculture Minister David Carter announced today.

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Business 19 Jul 2011
New appointments to NZTE Board

Economic Development Minister David Carter today welcomed the appointments of Karen Fistonich and Robin Hapi to the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board.

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Agriculture 24 Jun 2011
New Zealand launches $25M fund for GHG research

New Zealand is establishing a competitive international NZ$25 million fund to support research on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from pastoral farming.

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Agriculture 24 Jun 2011
Countries sign up to Global Research Alliance

More than 30 countries will today officially sign up to the New Zealand-led Global Research Alliance on agricultural greenhouse gases at a Ministerial Summit in Rome.

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Technology 21 Jun 2011
Ministers welcome new border technology

Customs Minister Maurice Williamson and Biosecurity Minister David Carter today welcomed the signing of a contract to develop a new border processing and management system.

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Agriculture 15 Jun 2011
Animal welfare strategy moves ahead

Agriculture Minister David Carter has today announced steps to further improve New Zealand’s animal welfare system.

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Agriculture 4 Jun 2011
Partnerships key to better biosecurity system

Biosecurity Minister David Carter has reiterated the Government’s commitment to Government Industry Agreements (GIA) in a round of meetings with leading industry representatives this week.

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Employment 16 May 2011
Employment scheme cleans up Hawkes Bay

HAWKE'S BAY — Social Development Minister Paula Bennett and Agriculture Minister David Carter have activated Enhanced Taskforce Green to clean up parts of Hawkes Bay recently damaged by severe flooding.

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Food 10 May 2011
PGP funding positive sign for honey industry

A successful bid by a Manuka honey industry consortium for Primary Growth Partnership funding is a sign the industry has the potential to grow significantly, says Agriculture Minister David Carter.

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Water 10 May 2011
Budget 2011: Lifting investment in irrigation

Agriculture Minister David Carter today announced an expanded irrigation fund to support the development of new water harvesting, storage and distribution infrastructure.

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Food 5 May 2011
Government welcomes meat sector strategy

Agriculture and Acting Minister for Economic Development Minister David Carter today welcomed the red meat industry’s goal to grow the sector from $8 billion to $14 billion by 2025.

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Food 28 Apr 2011
Government launches new fund for meat sector

Acting Economic Development Minister David Carter has announced an $850,000 contestable fund to drive further growth of our second-largest export earner, the red meat industry.

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Yachting 21 Apr 2011
Government reconfirms support for Team NZ

Acting Economic Development Minister David Carter today reconfirmed government support for Emirates Team New Zealand’s entry into the 2013 America’s Cup in San Francisco.

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Community 18 Apr 2011
Government to assist Pike River community

GREYMOUTH — The Government today announced it will contribute $3.5 million towards the cost of a new events centre in Greymouth to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Pike River tragedy.

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Agriculture 13 Apr 2011
Stronger biosecurity protection with FarmsOnLine

Biosecurity Minister David Carter says biosecurity protection for farmers and growers is further strengthened with the official launch today of FarmsOnLine, a comprehensive database of rural properties.

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Water 8 Apr 2011
Freshwater reform report released

The Government today released the final report of the Land and Water Forum that was presented to Environment Minister Nick Smith and Agriculture Minister David Carter this week saying it provides a good framework for advancing water reform.

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Agriculture 17 Mar 2011
Dairy farmers beginning to get the message on pollution

Agriculture Minister David Carter says dairy farmers are slowly taking heed of his challenge to lift their game when it comes to pollution.

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Cycling 4 Mar 2011
Strong Team Departs Aiming For Medals At World Champs

The strong nine-athlete team for the 2011 UCI Para-Cycling World Track Championships leaves New Zealand tomorrow afternoon with good prospects of medals at the March 11-13 event in Montichiari, Italy.

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Agriculture 15 Dec 2010
Livestock tracing bill passes first reading

Biosecurity Minister David Carter tonight welcomed the unanimous support of Parliament for the first reading of the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) Bill.

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Weather 8 Dec 2010
Dry conditions trigger Government drought support

The Government is coming to the aid of Northland farmers facing worsening drought conditions.

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Environment 18 Nov 2010
$50 million government/industry plan to fight Psa

The Government has announced it is committing $25 million, subject to a dollar-for-dollar match from the kiwifruit industry, to fund an urgent aggressive containment strategy to fight Psa disease.

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Environment 15 Nov 2010
Govt and industry firming up Psa action plan

A programme of ‘aggressive containment' is the immediate action in the battle against Psa disease in the Bay of Plenty, says Biosecurity Minister David Carter.

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Environment 8 Nov 2010
Govt moving swiftly on kiwifruit disease response

Biosecurity Minister David Carter is reassuring kiwifruit growers that the Government is treating a newly discovered vine infection on a North Island kiwifruit orchard very seriously, and is making all necessary resources available.

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Agriculture 25 Oct 2010
Minister meets with HRH The Prince of Wales on wool

Agriculture Minister David Carter met on Friday (NZ time) for over an hour with HRH The Prince of Wales at Balmoral Estate in Scotland to discuss the ‘Campaign for Wool' of which the Prince is Patron.

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Food 13 Oct 2010
Review of Raw Milk Regulations confirmed

Agriculture Minister David Carter today announced that the Government will undertake a full review of the Raw Milk Regulations in March 2011.

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Economy 6 Oct 2010
New appointments to Biosecurity Committee

Five new appointments have been made to the committee which oversees the performance of New Zealand's biosecurity system, Biosecurity Minister David Carter announced today.

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Agriculture 1 Oct 2010
Agriculture Minister welcomes Mystery Creek event

The launch today of a major national equine industry event is a welcome addition to the Mystery Creek calendar, says Agriculture Minister David Carter.

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Earthquakes 6 Sep 2010
Rural Canterbury shows true Kiwi spirit

CANTERBURY — Agriculture Minister David Carter says he is heartened by the generosity of Canterbury farmers pitching in to help their earthquake-hit neighbours.

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Agriculture 3 Aug 2010
Govt announces new pastoral lease rent policy

A new system for setting rents for South Island high country pastoral leases administered by the Crown has been approved by Cabinet, Agriculture Minister David Carter and Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson announced today.

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Food 20 Jul 2010
Government applauds meat sector strategy

Agriculture Minister David Carter has congratulated the Meat Industry Association and Beef + Lamb New Zealand on joining forces with a plan to lift the performance of the meat industry.

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Water 16 Jul 2010
Government widens funding for irrigation schemes

Agriculture Minister David Carter today announced changes to the Community Irrigation Fund to help fast track the development of agricultural irrigation schemes.

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Agriculture 25 Jun 2010
Welfare code for sheep and beef cattle released

Sheep and beef cattle are now covered by a code of animal welfare like that already in place for deer and dairy cattle.

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Environment 21 Jun 2010
Government delivers on pest management promise

Crown land will be required to meet ‘good neighbour' obligations in regional pest management strategies, Biosecurity Minister David Carter has announced today.

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Agriculture 23 May 2010
Government provides more animal welfare funding

Agriculture Minister David Carter has announced the Government will spend an extra $8.2 million over four years to boost animal welfare activities.

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Agriculture 20 May 2010
Budget prioritises primary sector investment

Budget 2010 will fulfil the Government's goal of delivering smarter services for New Zealand's biosecurity and its primary sector.

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Agriculture 6 Apr 2010
Lamb industry study step in the right direction

Agriculture Minister David Carter is welcoming the efforts being made by the lamb industry into measuring and improving its carbon footprint.

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Politics 1 Apr 2010
Agriculture Minister says Green Party claims scurrilous

CANTERBURY — Agriculture Minister David Carter says claims by Green Party co-leader Dr Russel Norman of a conflict of interest relating to a Water Conservation Order (WCO) for the Hurunui River are scurrilous.

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Agriculture 31 Mar 2010
NZ and China sign dairy cooperation arrangement

Agriculture Minister David Carter has signed a dairy cooperation arrangement with China's Agriculture Minister Han Changfu.

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Politics 2 Mar 2010
Centre for Biosecurity & Infectious Disease expands

UPPER HUTT — Biosecurity Minister David Carter today officially opened a new multipurpose response facility at the Government's National Centre for Biosecurity and Infectious Disease (NCBID) in Wallaceville, Upper Hutt.

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Agriculture 22 Feb 2010
NZ joint chair of OECD agriculture meeting

Agriculture Minister David Carter will join his Austrian counterpart Nikolaus Berlakovich as co-chair of the OECD Agriculture Ministers' meeting in Paris this week.

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Agriculture 17 Feb 2010
Wool Taskforce: asking the right questions

Agriculture Minister David Carter has congratulated the Wool Taskforce on its report Restoring Profitability to the Strong Wool Sector, released today.

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Politics 2 Feb 2010
Government adopts animal cruelty bill

A member's bill raising the penalty for animal cruelty is to be adopted as a Government bill.

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Weather 21 Jan 2010
Government declares drought in Northland

NORTHLAND — The Government is coming to the aid of drought-stricken farmers in Northland, says Agriculture Minister David Carter.

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Agriculture 13 Jan 2010
Government expands vet incentive scheme

The Government's voluntary bonding scheme for veterinarians is to be expanded to cover all practices that deal with production animals, Agriculture Minister David Carter announced today.

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