Archive for October, 2011

The Main Report Group’s “Sacred Cows” Survey Reveals The Retirement Age Must Rise, No Support For MMP And Too Many Parliamentary Seats

After 12 years on the front line in politics Simon Power concluded Parliament is too often afraid to tackle the “tough issues” for fear …

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Boost for primary sector research needed

NZ needs to dramatically boost its financial commitment to primary sector research and development say two prominent figures who have or have had close …

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NZ good a ‘low value’ goods and services

Rod Oram says current high prices being enjoyed for milk powder and lamb are probably at about their ceilings. He says beyond current prices, …

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Agri-market trends and forecasts

The Main Report Editor’s monthly predictions based on observations of current trends & statistics.
Anhydrous Milk Fat: Prices will ease over the next month before …

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Chinese vegetable claim ‘sour grapes’

Claims in an Australian TV report frozen vegetables from China are entering Aust through NZ without being residue tested or labelling identifying them as …

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