Todd Mc Clay
Govt moves to make exporting easier by reducing trade barriers
The government says it's making it easier for Kiwi exporters, by reducing trade barriers affecting $600 million worth of exports. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ among countries set to benefit from scrapped US tariffs
US President Donald Trump has scrapped tariffs on hundreds of foods - including beef, coffee and tropical fruit, as he faces pressure over the rising cost of groceries in the States. Trade Minister… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 18 September 2025
In today's episode, about 40,000 primary school teachers, principals, and support staff will walk off the job on the 23rd of October, introducing a capital gains tax continues to be a major point of… Audio
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay on Canterbury's nitrate emergency
The Canterbury Regional Council has declared a nitrate emergency, sparking fierce debate ahead of local elections. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 29 August 2025
In today's episode, Trade Minister Todd McClay met with senior US officials in Washington last week, pushing for a reduction to the 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports; From Auckland mayor Wayne… Audio
Trade Minister on meeting with US officials to discuss tariff on New Zealand
Trade Minister Todd McClay met with senior US officials in Washington last week, pushing for a reduction to the 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports. McClay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 1st August 2025
In today's episode, in a surprise out of the White House, New Zealand exports are being slapped with a 15 percent tariff rate; Animation and visuals giant, Weta FX, has confirmed it's looking to cut… Audio
Trump hits NZ with surprise 15 percent tariff
In a surprise out of the White House, New Zealand exports are being slapped with a 15 percent tariff rate. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 June 2025
In today's episode, the Pentagon is reviewing the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, the latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries shows export… Audio
Trade Minister on latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries
The latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries shows export forecasts are billions of dollars more than what was projected just months ago. Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 June 2025
In today's episode, government ministers will be arriving at Fieldays on mass as the country looks to the agricultural sector to drive the economy over the next year, Federated Farmers believe this… Audio
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay arrives at Fieldays
Government ministers will be arriving at Fieldays on mass on Wednesday as the country looks to the agricultural sector to drive the economy over the next year. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay spoke… Audio
Pressue on Agriculture Minister to deliver on KiwiSaver promise
The heat is on the agriculture minister to deliver this term on a pre-election promise to unlock KiwiSaver so it can be used to buy a first farm, and not just a house. At the moment if you have been… Audio
Govt delegation lands in India for trade talks
New Zealand's chief trade negotiator and a large team have landed in India for in-person talks aimed at ultimately securing a Comprehensive Free Trade Deal between the two countries. Trade Minister… Audio
Trade Minister speaks on US import tariffs
The government is shopping for business elsewhere as New Zealand exporters face three months in tariff limbo land. President Trump yesterday backed down suspending what he calls reciprocal tariffs for… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 April 2025
In today's episode, heavy rain is hitting the North Island, we get the latest update, Trade Minister Todd McClay discusses what happens next after Trump has hit New Zealand with tariffs, the Auditor… Audio
Trade Minister on Trump's tariffs
Trade Minister Todd McClay said the flat 10 percent duty being applied to US imports will apply on top of any existing tariffs, but there are some exceptions for goods already facing high fees. RNZ… Audio
Trump's trade tariffs send global tech stocks tumbling
Analysts are warning of increased risk of recession in the United States, and major economies like China and the European Union have threatened to retaliate. New Zealand's trade and foreign ministers… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 March 2025
On today's episode, The Trade and Investment Minister says he's aiming to complete a free trade deal with India by the end of the Parliamentary term, Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in Washington… Audio