This economic commentator for interest.co.nz was the keynote speaker at the Lincoln Mainland Property Seminar, where he caught up with Jamie Mackay to talk about New Zealand's economic outlook.
Rob Morrison:
The Wairarapa conservationist and business leader talks about his opinion piece - Carbon mining: short term pain, long term gain - where he argues that the ETS is causing pricing distortions and driving productive pastoral land to forestry - eventually sending this land closer to ruin, while likely costing taxpayers millions.
Steve Wilkinson:
The Lower North Island Regional Manager for PGG Wrightson Livestock takes a look at the market.
Chris Russell:
Our Aussie correspondent tells us about a thought-provoking commercial promoting wool, how food and fibre exports across the ditch are expected to exceed $70b, and how lumpy skin disease (LSD) could rival a foot-and-mouth (FMD) outbreak. Plus, a new initiative that allows a beer's origin to be traced "from paddock to pint".
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