David Carter
Minister downplays concerns over DCD in milk
Listening to that was Minister of Primary Industries David Carter. Audio
Kiwifruit grower angry at Government's support package
The Government's latest support package for kiwifruit orchardists hit with the vine-killing disease PSA has been called an insult to growers. Audio
Primary Industries Minister on shark finning
Minister for Primary Industries, David Carter responds to shark finning discussion. Audio
David Carter accuses growers of mounting a crusade
The Minister David Carter is also not backing down. Audio
How well are local councils performing?
Larry Mitchell is an independent finance & policy consultant who compiles an annual Local Government League Table. Lawrence Yule is the Hastings Mayor and President of Local Government New Zealand… Audio
New bill will tighten cost controls on councils
Major reform that would reduce the role of councils is now a step closer. Audio
Foreign fishing crews could still be abused
The Labour Party says the crew of foreign chartered fishing vessels may still be abused during the transition period to new rules. Audio
Minister talks about ban on foreign flagged fishing boats
More now on the Government banning foreign-flagged fishing boats from New Zealand waters in four years time. Audio
David Carter says fruit fly poses little risk
We're joined by the Minister of Primary Industries, David Carter. Audio
David Carter says bill will make dairy trade transparent
The Primary Industries Minister, David Carter. Audio
Minister talks about crackdown on foreign fishing vessels
The Government's promising to crack down on foreign chartered fishing vessels after a ministerial inquiry found that crews have been mistreated and underpaid. Audio
Minister says changes in dairy industry needed
The Primary Industries Minister David Carter's been listening to that and joins us. Audio
Govt, Fonterra at odds over milk price setting plans
The Government says a new way of setting milk prices will be fairer. Audio
Final bids submitted in race to host massive radio telescope
A trans-Tasman bid to co-host a two-and-a-half billion dollar ($1.5b euros) radio telescope is entering its final stages. Audio
Govt denies setting dangerous precedent with Skycity deal
The Economic Development Minister David Carter says he's hoping legislation on Sky City's proposed expansion could be drawn up before the election. Audio
Government responds to criticism of West Coast package
West Coast locals say a centre to honour those killed in mining tragedies will be scant compensation for the closure of the Pike River Coal Mine. Audio
Export industry up in arms about proposed biosecurity levy
The export sector is up in arms about a proposed government levy to help pay for biosecurity incursions, saying it's unfair and could cripple some industries. The levy is part of a cost sharing… Audio
Minister says Govt won't intervene on milk prices
The decision by Fonterra to freeze milk prices for the rest of the year has been welcomed by consumer groups but there are calls for the Government to go further and force down the local price. Audio
Govt still to decide whether to assist Golden Bay flood cleanup
The Minister of Agriculture, David Carter, says the government's still not decided what assistance it will give to those affected by the recent floods in Golden Bay Audio