Nathan Guy
Primary sector looking to record export returns
Primary sector exports are forecast to grow more than nine percent to a record 41.6 billion dollars next year after facing cyclones, earthquakes and weak commodity prices in past seasons. . Audio
Devastating plant disease found in NZ for first time
Myrtle rust, which is prevalent in eastern Australia and Tasmania, was discovered on Raoul Island in late March. It could devastate the feijoa and honey industries. Video, Audio
Insight: Will Cameras End Commercial Fish Dumping?
Conan Young looks at what is and isn't being done to reduce fish dumping in our waters Audio
Northland farmers struggle as drought worsens
Northland has had no rain - other than a sprinkle and one 50mm drop - since last October. Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says farmers are struggling. Audio
Nathan Guy defends Peter Thiel citizenship
Nathan Guy has spoken for the first time since it was revealed last week he granted citizenship to American billionaire and Donald Trump campaign donor Peter Thiel in 2011. Video, Audio
Up to 3/4 of paua near Kaikoura are dead - Nathan Guy
Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has announced the temporary closure of the crayfish, paua and seaweed fisheries along the earthquake-affected east coast of the South Island. Audio
Proposed fishing ban in Kaikoura
Kaikoura locals admit a proposed fishing ban would hit them hard in the pocket but agree it's the right move. Half, if not more of all crayfish and paua along the coastline may have perished in Monday… Audio
Minister for Primary Industries condemns treatment of calves
The Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy says deliberate animal abuse is unacceptable and a few in industry need to pull their socks up Audio
Nathan Guy responds to calls for fish dumping inquiry
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says fish dumping is an "issue" and there'll be a new focus on electronic monitoring of fishing boats. He says policies and regulations will probably need to be… Audio
Steady outlook for primary sector export revenue growth
The latest check of the primary industries is forecasting steady growth. Audio
Minister says fishing industry not self-regulating
The Minister for Primary Industries is defending putting a seafood company in charge of monitoring fishing boats. Audio
Minister defends industry owned company
The Minister for Primary Industries is defending putting a seafood company in charge of monitoring fishing boats. Audio
NZ gains access to export chilled meat to China
The Government has gained access for chilled meat into China. Audio
Minister meets with banks as concerns over dairy debt grows
A growing number of dairy farmers face being forced to sell up as global milk prices stay low. Audio
Primary Industries minister reacts to exploitation claims
New Zealand's dairy industry is criticising animal welfare advocates for acting in bad faith. Audio
Local MP says Waitarere shaken by Alex Fisher's death
The Waitarere Beach community is in shock after the search for 10-year-old Alex Fisher ended with the discovery of his body in sand dunes yesterday. Local MP Nathan Guy spent time with the police… Audio
Politicians look back on Kevin Ikin's career at RNZ
Today our colleague Kevin Ikin retires. Kevin's been bringing us the rural news for nearly thirty years. Here's the Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy. Audio
MPI Minister heralds swamp kauri operational changes
The Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy, says the operational changes are needed only to give the public more confidence as the law is strict enough. Audio
Spiders and flies evade MPI
MPI is encouraging the public to remain vigilant after a number of venomous spiders from Mexico were found in bunches of table grapes. Audio
Guy says tightening kauri export law may be necessary
The Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy, has acknowledged the law regulating the milling and exporting of swamp kauri might need to be tightened up. Audio
