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Allan Freeth, Ladies and Gentlemen: It's my pleasure to join with you today to open the plant.

The failure of industry partners to agree on their share of funding for the Bovine Tuberculosis Pest Strategy was disappointing, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton says.

The Horticulture Export Authority Act is to be amended to allow kiwifruit exports to Australia to be brought within the HEA framework, Associate Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor said today.

A bill bringing legislation covering the wine industry up to date has been introduced into Parliament.

Ladies and Gentlemen: thank you for being here tonight, because this really is something to celebrate.

The Wool Board Restructuring Bill will be introduced into Parliament by the end of November, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said.

The launch of a new dairy biotechnology company demonstrated the rural sector’s grasp of what was required in a knowledge society, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said.

The Hops Industry Restructuring Bill had its first reading in Parliament yesterday, and was referred to the Primary Production Select Committee for consideration, Associate Agriculture Minister, Damien O'Connor said today.

Wool industry participants now had the opportunity to help direct the future course of their industry, Associate Agriculture Minister, Damien O'Connor said today.

This is my first speech as Associate Agriculture Minister, and I welcome this opportunity to talk about our dynamic primary production sector - truly the heart of our economy.

It is vital that countries as reliant on primary production as New Zealand do not ignore the issues of climate change, Acting Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor said today.

Agriculture is the heart of the New Zealand economy, as demonstrated by briefing papers to the incoming Government, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton says.

Minister thanks retiring Fonterra chairman John Roadley for his hard work for the New Zealand dairy industry

Aoraki MP Jim Sutton welcomed the new butter plant beginning production at the Clandeboye plant near Temuka.

Enhanced Taskforce Green funding is made available to flood-affected Gisborne farmers.

The Government gives flood-affected Gisborne farmers money to help them cope with the aftermath.

Ladies and Gentlemen: Last week, the Prime Minister unveiled an ambitious plan for the Government and our country in the Speech from the Throne.

Tena koutou katoa.

Ladies and Gentlemen:I would like to add my voice to those who have welcomed you to this place.

Chairman, Mr Smith, ladies and gentlemen: I'm delighted to be here tonight. The growth of the dairy industry in my electorate and throughout New Zealand is something I take great pride in.

Mr Edwards, Mr Edgar, other directors, Mr Davison, ladies and gentlemen, I’m very pleased to accept this invitation to open your new processing plant here in East Tamaki.