David Parker

The US/China trade war has definitely escalated this month, surprising most of the global economy.

Bernard Hickey looks at how we got here and where it leaves us. Audio

The government is considering a new "national interest" test for screening major investments by foreign companies. It says it needs the power to stop purchases that might harm public health and… Audio

The CPTPP was more than a decade in the making.

This is a little known story about the 11th hour change that made the 11-country trade agreement what it is today. Audio

However New Zealand looks highly unlikely to secure a better deal for dairy exporters as part of an improved free trade agreement with China. Under the current agreement, New Zealand's dairy products… Audio

The World Trade Organisation is in danger of falling apart, leaving New Zealand with no remedy in the event of a major trade dispute. That is the stark warning from Trade Minister David Parker who has… Audio

It was a frantic week in the corridors of Parliament, with press-conferences and stake-outs. There was also a lot of action inside the chamber. But no-one was much watching  Audio

Donald Trump has hailed a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico as a victory for the United States. President Trump says his get-tough approach to trade, including his use of tariffs, was bringing… Audio

The revised Trans Pacific Partnership could be in force by Christmas, opening up trade among eleven Pacific Rim nations. New Zealand intends being one of the first six to ratify, which would trigger… Audio

The Environment Minister David Parker is expressing further concern around cattle feed practices, and the impact on the waterways. Earlier this this week the animal welfare group SAFE and Fish & Game… Audio, Gallery

The Environment Minister, David Parker, says he "struggles to see" how some intensive, American-style feedlot farms can legally be allowed to operate in New Zealand. Video, Audio

Nearly all foreigners have been banned from buying most Kiwi homes as the Government moves to crack down on overseas speculators. The contentious legislation passed its final hurdle to become law last… Audio

Iwi leaders have walked away from the Government's bid to set up a Maori freshwater advisory group. They say the government hasn't consulted with it and that's not reflective of a treaty partnership… Audio

Parliament is weird sometimes, like when it debates which hat you wear to put the cat out. No, really. It's part of the question... Is the Prime Minister always the Prime Minister? Audio

Red flags have been raised over an attempt to exempt a US billionaire from the ban on foreigners buying houses. The government wanted a special clause exempting Ric Kayne's luxury development in Te… Audio