David Carter
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
Pork Board and SAFE respond to new pig welfare measures
The pork industry says new pig welfare rules will cost the industry at least 20 million dollars. Audio
Agriculture Minister says sow stall ban long time coming
The sow stall ban was announced by the Agriculture Minister, David Carter, yesterday, after a lengthy consultation process with the National Animal Welfare Committee, and a submissions process. Audio
Animal welfare code relaxed for Jewish poultry slaughter
New animal welfare rules are being relaxed so the Jewish community can continue to enjoy eating chicken slaughtered according to ancient ritual. Agriculture Minister David Carter speaks to Morning… Audio
Biosecurity Minister on PSA rescue package
The Biosecurity Minister, David Carter, joins us on the line. Audio
PSA found in Motueka, Golden Bay
The kiwifruit vine-killing disease, PSA, has now been found in the South Island. Audio
Kiwifruit growers say no clear instructions to fight PSA
A former Zespri chairman says growers with PSA infected orchards have not been given clear instructions on how to fight the disease. The comment follows the government's announcement it's embarking on… Audio
