Minister: David Carter

Minister announces review team for Kaipara Council

Beehive — Wed, 30 May 2012 03:02:00 +0000

David Carter | Local Government

Local Government Minister David Carter is to appoint a review team to assist the Kaipara District Council. “It has become apparent that the Kaipara District Council is dealing with some serious issues that it cannot cope with alone,” says Mr Carter. “The Council has sought help from central government and the wider local government sector. We have agreed to work with the Council and Local Government New Zealand to set up a small team to assist Kaipara to work through its issues. ...

Primary Industries Minister to visit Russia, US

Beehive — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:09:00 +0000

David Carter | Primary Industries

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. The APEC meeting in Kazan will focus on a range of issues concerning agricultural productivity, including longer-term investment in sustainable agriculture and the role of international trade in improving food security. ...

Foreign charter vessels to be reflagged

Admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 01:18:00 +0000

David Carter | Labour

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. Primary Industries Minister David Carter and Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson say foreign-flagged fishing vessels will no longer be able to legally operate in New Zealand waters after a four-year transition period. ...

Government welcomes new fresh water report

Admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:01:00 +0000

David Carter | Environment

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. The report on fresh water governance and setting limits continues the work on water reform initiated by the Government in 2009 and builds on the Forum’s first report released in 2010. ...

Speech to New Zealand Federation of Commercial Fishermen Conference

Stephanie — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:05:00 +0000

David Carter | Primary Industries

Good morning ladies and gentlemen, President, Executive Committee, and Federation members. I am delighted to address your Conference today, especially in my role as the Minister responsible for New Zealand’s fishery resources. To begin, I’d like to talk to you about the Government’s focus on economic growth, and the contribution that your industry can make to this growth. You are a major part of the powerhouse of our economy – our primary sector. ...

37th Annual National Deer Industry Conference

Stephanie — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:27:00 +0000

David Carter | Primary Industries

I am delighted to have the opportunity to reflect on the important contribution that deer farming has made – and continues to make – to the New Zealand economy, and to underline the Government’s continued support to enable the deer sector to achieve its potential. ...

Consultation underway on ETS changes

Admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:04:00 +0000

David Carter | Climate Change Issues

The Government today released a consultation document setting out proposed changes to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme. “The ETS is the most cost effective and efficient way we can reduce our emissions and do our fair share on the global issue of climate change,” say Climate Change Minister Tim Groser and Primary Industries Ministers David Carter and Nathan Guy. ...

Bill to restructure dairy industry passes first reading

Beehive — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:19:00 +0000

David Carter | Primary Industries

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. Primary Industries Minister David Carter told Parliament that because of Fonterra’s dominance, its farm gate milk price is effectively the default price that all dairy processors in New Zealand must pay to attract supply from farmers. ...

Bill to restructure dairy industry passes first reading

Stephanie — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:10:00 +0000

David Carter | Primary Industries

First Reading - Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill

Beehive — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:53:00 +0000

David Carter | Primary Industries

Mr Speaker, I move that the Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill be now read a first time. At the appropriate time, I intend to move that the Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill be considered by the Primary Production Committee and that the Committee present its final report on or before 1 June 2012. ...

Dairy industry restructuring bill tabled

Beehive — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:30:00 +0000

David Carter | Primary Industries

A new bill detailing proposals to oversee Fonterra’s farm gate milk price setting and ensure a more transparent and efficient dairy market was tabled in Parliament today by Primary Industries Minister David Carter. “Because of Fonterra’s dominance in the New Zealand market, the price it pays its farmers for milk at the farm gate effectively becomes the default price that all dairy processors must pay to attract supply from farmers,” said Mr Carter. ...

Speech to Beef + Lamb NZ Future Farming Conference

Stephanie — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:02:00 +0000

David Carter | Primary Industries

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. I know it’s a cliché to say that we live in ‘interesting times’ and I could start any speech to an annual meeting by saying this – but for sheep and beef farmers it’s very true. 2011/12 was a bumper season for most farmers. Despite the recent sharp decline in sheep meat prices, it was certainly the best that I have seen in my farming career. ...

Government moves to further protect dolphins

Beehive — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:48:00 +0000

David Carter | Conservation

The Government is considering further measures to protect Maui’s dolphins as a new study points to a decline in numbers of the critically endangered species. A population assessment commissioned by the Department of Conservation shows the number of adult dolphins has gone down in the six years since the previous assessment, with an estimated 55 adult animals remaining. ...

MAF to become Ministry for Primary Industries

Beehive — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:12:00 +0000

David Carter | Primary Industries

The importance of the whole primary sector to New Zealand’s economy is recognised in the Government’s decision to rename the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, says Primary Industries Minister David Carter. The new Ministry for Primary Industries will encompass all government work across the agricultural, horticultural, fisheries and aquaculture, forestry and food sectors, as well as biosecurity. ...

Foreign Charter Vessels Inquiry report released

Admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:40:00 +0000

David Carter | Labour

The Government has resolved to take a stronger line on the operation of foreign charter vessels (FCVs) in New Zealand waters, say Primary Industries Minister David Carter and Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson. The Ministers today released the report of the Ministerial Inquiry into Foreign Charter Vessels. The Inquiry, which was initiated by the Government last year, focused on several issues, including labour standards and protecting New Zealand’s reputation. Mr Carter says the Inquiry panel has done a thorough job. ...

Foreign Charter Vessels Inquiry report

Admin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:26:00 +0000

David Carter | Labour

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). The Inquiry was initiated by the Government last year to consider key issues relevant to the use of FCVs in New Zealand waters. A Ministerial Inquiry was regarded as the appropriate course of action as a number of ministerial portfolios have an interest in FCV engagement and operation, including fisheries, labour, immigration, transport and foreign affairs and trade. ...

Government steps up border management work

Admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:01:00 +0000

David Carter | Customs

The Government’s three border agencies are stepping up work to make trade and travel more efficient through better co-ordination of border services. Primary Industries Minister David Carter, Customs Minister Maurice Williamson and Immigration Minister Nathan Guy today announced “Future Directions for the Border Sector”, a work programme to look at how the three agencies can operate together more effectively. ...

Livestock tracing bill passes third reading

Admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:45:00 +0000

David Carter | Primary Industries

A bill to deliver electronic national identification and tracing of livestock has passed its third and final reading in Parliament. Primary Industries Minister David Carter says the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) Bill is a significant step in protecting farmers in the international marketplace and strengthening New Zealand’s biosecurity system. “NAIT is a partnership between industry and the Crown which started in 2004 in recognition of the growing need for better animal identification and tracing systems.” ...

Speech to Foundation for Arable Research Conference

Stephanie — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:58:00 +0000

David Carter | Primary Industries

Good morning ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to be here. Your conference theme, Beyond our Boundaries, suits the arable industry down to the ground. It encourages your farmers to strive for growth and embrace innovation, something that also fits well with the Government’s goal. As the Parliamentary year gets underway the Prime Minister has taken the opportunity to outline the aspirations of this National-led Government. ...

Government welcomes irrigation fund’s first project

Admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:17:00 +0000

David Carter | Primary Industries

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. Mr Carter welcomed today’s announcement that the IAF and the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council are to jointly fund a $3.3million full feasibility study of the Ruataniwha Water Storage Project. ...

Consultation on milk pricing, raw milk regulations

Beehive — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:03:00 +0000

David Carter | Primary Industries

Consultation has opened on the Government’s proposed response to reviews of Fonterra’s farm gate milk price setting and the Raw Milk Regulations. Primary Industries Minister David Carter says comprehensive work by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, with input from economic, regulatory and legal experts, has resulted in a set of preferred options for amendments to the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA) and the Raw Milk Regulations. ...

Review to examine kiwifruit pollen imports

Beehive — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:39:00 +0000

David Carter | Primary Industries

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. “I have asked the Director-General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to commission a review of current pollen importing permits, how they were developed, the decision-making around them and whether any changes are needed in future,” says Mr Carter. ...