At an election forum in Auckland. Chris Luxton just said it takes 8 years to consent a wind farm in NZ. Not under Labour! We introduced fast track.

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Talking with the taxman about poetry. Went out for a curry tonight in Wellington with Grant Robertson Lots of chat about Labour politics and 1980s NZ tour dates.

Stephen Colbert on JA youtu.be/_lLIqH9OtEg

For Grant

Today marks one year since New Zealand and Spain signed a Memorandum of Understanding to reduce seabird bycatch. Together we’re continuing to promote best practice for seabird bycatch mitigation across the world, and we look forward to continuing our work in 2023.

Fav shots from our visit today to Kaipara Moana restoration field, Helensville where Jordan & team are doing amazing work on his land. In addition to fencing and planting, he’s been working on an alternative to grass trials to reduce farm nitrogen inputs and Carbon balance.

Exceptionally good to be part of the formal opening of Sanford’s new bioactives facility in Blenheim. The very essence of moving from volume to value, lifting skills, delivering higher productivity and supporting exports. Congratulations to Sir Rob, Andrew and all the team.

Always look out for the underdog!

Interesting tour of Ruataniwha Salmon Farm with Mt Cook Alpine Salmon CEO David Cole, Director of Aquaculture Brian Blanchard, board member Sir Bill English, and Dan Bolger (DDG FNZ) and attend launch of prototype land-based salmon farm developed with the help of Govt funds

That is snow to sea level - high tide mark today

We need to house our people and feed them too. Thanks to Paul Paynter of Yummy Fruit Co for hosting Meka Whaitiri and me at the launch of the National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land - enhanced protection for the land best suited to grow the healthy food we all need.

Today we release our response to the PM’s Chief Science Advisor’s report on commercial fishing and also at the Seafood NZ conference in Nelson I have announced funding for further work on a trawling innovation that enables most undersized fish to escape unharmed.

Was great to open the Ohakea Water Scheme which received support from Government funding of $10.88m to help allay community concerns about the safety of the water they drink and use. Acknowledge strong advocacy of Mayor Helen Worboys and local MP Ian McKelvie

A great community effort to help reduce waste - the Onehunga Community Recycling Centre - officially open!

Pleased today to be opening the Onehunga Community Recycling Centre - congratulations to all involved in a great community initiative (with backing from Environment Ministry funding).

Pleased to accept a petition on the Right to Repair from Brigitte Sistig and hear about the work that occurs in Repair Cafés around the country.

📍 In Lisbon, Portugal, Minister David Parker addressed a delegation at the United Nations Oceans Conference, sharing observations on the importance of solidarity in our region to address ocean-climate nexus. Thank you @Tanya_Plibersek for bringing our Pacific leaders together. #UNOC2022

Desperate stuff from Andrew Bayly. It was an open estimates hearing, and I said no such thing.

Pleased to present Lester Deighton and Adama of Nelson a founding member award at the AgRecovery 15 year celebration in Parliament tonight.