David Parker
David Parker in Davos: TPP, foreign buyers
Trade Minister David Parker is at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Davos is the annual gathering of the world's movers and shakers. He tells Guyon Espiner he was struck by the evidence of… Audio
Foreign buyer ban may sting private house sellers
People who sell their homes privately could be fined thousands of dollars if they knowingly sell to an overseas buyer and try and cover it up. When the foreign buyer ban comes into effect, it will be… Audio
TPP will protect NZ from tariffs - David Parker
New Zealand's Trade Minister conceeds that the new CCPTA is much less significant than the initial TPP was, but is still welcoming the deal. David Parker is pretty confident the agreement will be… Audio
America's Cup: Govt uncertain on Wynyard option
The government says it's still not clear whether an alternative plan to build America's Cup bases in Auckland will stack up. The Economic Development Minister David Parker has also suggested there… Audio
America's Cup: Wynyard wharf option still possible
Auckland Council and government officials are meeting to look again at whether an alternative plan for the America's Cup village is feasible. They'll talk to a fuel storage company that has agreed to… Audio
Outspoken - Drinking Water
Philippa Tolley speaks to water experts and the local government minister about the state of New Zealand's drinking water supplies, what's needed to fix them and who is going to pay. Audio
Rush for foreign buyer law labelled a 'sham'
National MPs say there's no need to rush through legislation banning overseas buyers from purchasing existing homes.
Australia expected to pass bill on marriage equality
Australian Liberal MP Tim Wilson talks to John Campbell just minutes before Australia is expected to pass a bill on marriage equality. Audio
Environment Ministry warns of potential water contamination
People living near Ohakea and Woodbourne defence bases are being told not to drink their tap water for at least a month while it's tested for contamination. Audio
No council money to fix water supplies as gastro threat looms
Many local councils say they cannot afford to upgrade infrastructure which would help prevent hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders getting sick from drinking water. An official report into the… Audio
Foreign buyer rules designed to prevent backlash
Associate Minister David Parker tells Guyon Espiner why the government is making it harder for foreigners to buy New Zealand farms. He says part of the reason is to stem the unease many New Zealanders… Audio
Limits on foreign farm buyers 'like Zimbabwe' - ACT
The Government's being accused of taking a leaf out of Robert Mugabe's book by moving to restrict the sales of farms to foreigners. Act leader David Seymour says it's unfair and pointless, but the… Audio
EPA says science deniers becoming more prevalent in NZ
The Environmental Protection Agency says its job of explaining decisions is being made harder because of a growth of anti-authoritarian "science deniers", whose views on subjects such as 1080… Audio
Govt urged to call TPP meeting to ensure deal closes
The National Party says it is concerned the momentum to conclude the new Trans-Pacific Partnership deal is stalling and has called on the Government to call an urgent meeting of the involved countries… Audio
Goff's America's Cup wharf option focus for officials
A list of five possible options for America's Cup bases in Auckland has now been shortlisted to three preferred options and mayor Phil Goff is now working with Government officials to work out how to… Audio
Parker 'not euphoric' on TPP result
A refashioned Trans Pacific Partnership has been met with both jubilation and trepidation, almost in equal measure. After looking close to complete collapse, the TPP is now back on track, albeit with… Audio
One country holds out on the TPP
Trade Minister David Parker speaks to reporters in Vietnam about the unexpected hitch with the TPP. Audio
Homes not 'commodities traded internationally' - David Parker
The new Government has moved rapidly to ban foreigners from being able to buy houses in New Zealand saying trade deals won't be affected.
It will make changes to the Overseas Investment Act so homes… Audio
Government cracks down on foreign buyers
Foreign buyers will be banned from purchasing existing homes in New Zealand from early 2018. Economic Development Minister David Parker tells John Campbell homes are to be lived in, not traded by… Video, Audio
No need to renegotiate Korea FTA, Parker suggests
This week the European Parliament voted to fast-track a free trade deal with New Zealand. The European Union's trade commissioner, Cecilia Malmstrom, says the EU wants to dramatically increase trade… Audio
