Todd's News

MP for Rotorua

1 May 2026Todd McClay

$3b export surge under NZ-EU trade agreement

Kiwi exports to the European Union have rocketed by $3 billion in just two years under the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), delivering a

27 Apr 2026Christopher Luxon · Todd McClay

Historic NZ-India FTA signed in New Delhi

New Zealand and India have today signed a once-in-a-generation Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which will lead to more jobs and higher incomes for Kiwis, Prime Minister

20 Apr 2026Todd McClay

Legal verification of India FTA complete and date for signing agreed

Legal verification of the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been completed with both countries agreeing its signing on 27 April in New Delhi in

10 Apr 2026Todd McClay

Govt encourages farmers, growers to be prepared

Farmers, growers and rural communities are encouraged to stay up-to-date with weather warnings and prepare for Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Rural Communities

1 Apr 2026Todd McClay

NZ and trade partners working together on trade disruptions

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has announced a new joint statement on keeping supply chains open with fellow Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership

19 Mar 2026Todd McClay · Matt Doocey

Rural Wellbeing Fund backs 18 initiatives

The Government is backing rural New Zealand by supporting 18 community-based initiatives through its Rural Wellbeing Fund, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Mental Health Minister Matt

17 Mar 2026Todd McClay

Supply chain challenges raised at international ministerial meeting

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay raised the impact of the Middle East conflict on supply chains with fellow members of the Future of Investment and

5 Mar 2026Todd McClay

New NZ-Chile cooperation arrangement to deliver for agriculture sectors

New Zealand and Chile have signed an arrangement to boost agricultural cooperation and drive sector success, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Agriculture is at the heart

4 Mar 2026Todd McClay

Exports up more than $2b – powering economy

New Zealand’s latest international trade statistics show robust performance across global markets, reflecting the skill, innovation, and resilience of Kiwi exporters who continue to rank among

26 Feb 2026Todd McClay

Government activates additional support for weather-affected farmers and growers

The Government has classified recent weather events in the Bay of Plenty, Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, and Canterbury as a medium-scale adverse event. This enables additional support for farmers

21 Feb 2026Todd McClay

Statement from Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay in respect of US Supreme Court Ruling on ‘Liberation Day Tariffs’

The US Supreme Court announcement overnight has the potential to be important for NZ exporters, however considerable uncertainty is likely to remain. Our exports have been

13 Feb 2026Todd McClay

NZ-Singapore e-certification arrangement to boost trade in food & primary products

New Zealand and Singapore have signed a new electronic certification arrangement that will streamline trade and reduce costs, Trade and Investment, and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay

28 Jan 2026Todd McClay

Government provides additional support for storm hit farmers and growers

The Government is increasing assistance for farmers and growers affected by recent severe weather, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson say. “Significant

15 Jan 2026Chris Bishop · Todd McClay

Updated National direction for Natural Hazards and Highly Productive Land

The Government’s changes to improve the way productive land and natural hazard risks are managed take effect today, freeing up land for development and supporting greater

22 Dec 2025Todd McClay

New Zealand secures landmark Free Trade Agreement with India

New Zealand and India have concluded a Free Trade Agreement, offering New Zealanders unprecedented access to 1.4 billion Indian consumers, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay

9 Dec 2025Todd McClay

RMA replacement to reduce costs and drive on-farm growth

Farmers and growers will spend less time burdened with unnecessary paperwork and more time farming under New Zealand’s new planning system, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and

27 Nov 2025Nicola Willis · Todd McClay

Making global trade easier for NZ businesses

The Government is clearing the path for Kiwi exporters by reducing trade barriers affecting approximately $600 million worth of exports so businesses can compete, grow, and

18 Nov 2025Todd McClay

Bilateral Investment Treaty with UAE now in force - Business Council created

The NZ-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty (NZ-UAE BIT) has entered into force, providing another framework to promote greater economic cooperation between our two countries, Trade and Investment