David Rhodes
New Zealand finally secures upgraded free trade deal with China
New Zealand has finally secured an enhanced free trade deal with China, but there's not yet a dollar figure on the financial benefits for local exporters.
It will make it cheaper and easier for… Audio
A Green Future - Are Forests the Way Forward?
The Forest Owners Association, Federated Farmers and Fifty Shades of Green give their take on the Billion Trees project. Audio
The government's planting plan
The Government's one billion a year regional spending plan aims to get more jobs in the regions with roles in planting and nurseries to plant 100 million trees a year - with the goal of planting a… Audio
Govt carbon schemes a money sink for forest owners
Landowners who are locked into a government carbon initiative say they could be forced to sell their properties because of a collapse in the price of carbon. Audio
Iwi want to plant trees on Crown land under ETS deal
Papers leaked to Radio New Zealand News show iwi leaders are pushing the government to ignore a Kyoto climate change rule which could result in a big bill for taxpayers. Audio
Forest plantings at lowest level since World War II
The amount of new forestry planting has shrunk to its lowest level since the Second World War. Audio