Politics Premium Mycoplasma bovis remains ‘a nightmare’ for farmers, minister says Eradicating M.Bovis may be feasible, but it remains an uphill battle. Julie Iles Thu, 31 Oct 2019 Damien O'Connormycoplasma bovisbiosecurity
Politics Premium Coalition ‘tone-deaf to farming voices’ says National Damien O’Connor says previous National-led government had ignored issues facing agriculture. Brent Edwards Thu, 29 Aug 2019 farmingprimary industriesclimate changeFreshwater qualityDamien O'ConnorTodd Muller
Opinion, Columns Premium Milking it: Have I got a (Westland) deal for you Mainlander Matters: What’s in it for Yili if farmers get such a good deal? Mark Revington Tue, 23 Jul 2019 Westland Dairy ProductsDamien O'ConnorPeter MorrisonYiliToni Brendish
Business Premium Westland chair rebuts sale criticism MP Damien O’Connor said it was a sad day for the West Coast region. Sanjay Prakash Thu, 04 Jul 2019 WestlandWestland DairyWestland Dairy ProductsDamien O'ConnorYiliInner Mongolia Yili Industrial GroupTakeoversOIOScheme of arrangement
Politics, Columns Premium NZ politics compares well by international standards Has MMP had an effect on politics? Brent Edwards Thu, 27 Jun 2019 Politicspartisan differencespolarised viewsGovernmentOppositiondemocracycolumnsJudith CollinsPhil TwyfordDamien O'Connor
Hunter's Corner, Business Premium Confused MPI adds to Fonterra’s tower of complexity The co-op and its governing legislation have become an ugly tangle. Tim Hunter Fri, 14 Jun 2019 Hunter's cornerDamien O'ConnorAgriculturefonterra
Business Premium Little joy for Fonterra, green lobby in DIRA review Co-op’s governing legislation remains largely unchanged after a year-long consultation. Tim Hunter Thu, 06 Jun 2019 DIRAfonterraDamien O'Connor
Business Premium O'Connor sees RCEP as 'more lucrative' trade deal than CPTPP New Zealand's trade team says it's 'realistic and ambitious' to talk of finishing RCEP in 2019. Nathan Smith Wed, 27 Feb 2019 RCEPRegional Comprehensive Economic PartnershipDamien O'ConnorFree Trade
Business Premium Agricultural training provider in liquidation Farming institution shuts down months short of its centenary. Tim Hunter Thu, 20 Dec 2018 farmingAgricultureDamien O'ConnortaratahiChris Hipkins
Politics Premium Overseer report 'bang on,' minister says The current system for measuring farm nutrient pollution needs improving. Brent Edwards Thu, 13 Dec 2018 Damien O'Connorfarming
