Federated Farmers is challenging the Green Party's crack down on nitrate levels in fresh water.  

If elected, the party's promising stronger national standards for fresh water, more robust rules for wastewater discharges, and the phasing out of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser.  

Federated Farmers West Coast President Simon Cameron told Ryan Bridge there have been issues in the past, but the industry has come a long way.  

He says phasing out nitrogen fertilizer would reduce the country's production by at least 25%, and as an export nation, our income would be threatened.   

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Federated Farmers is challenging the Green Party's crack down on nitrate levels in fresh water. &nbsp;
If elected, the party's promising stronger national standards for fresh water, more robust rules for wastewater discharges, and the phasing out of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser. &nbsp;
Federated Farmers West Coast President Simon Cameron told Ryan Bridge there have been issues in the past, but the industry has come a long way. &nbsp;
He says phasing out nitrogen fertilizer would reduce the country's production by at least 25%, and as an export nation, our income would be threatened. &nbsp;&nbsp;
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Simon Cameron: Federated Farmers West Coast President on the Green Party's policy around rivers and oceans

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The Technology Minister says the global demand for more data centres is great, as the Government pushes to bring more here. 

Invest New Zealand is looking to attract up to $30 billion in offshore investment in the centres over five years.  

It says it could generate $70 billion in broader economic activity and employ up to 3,500 people.  

Technology Minister Penny Simmonds told Ryan Bridge the digital economy needs infrastructure – anyone who’s streamed a movie or banked online is part of this digital economy. 

She’s offering assurances that we have enough energy to power the data centres, saying that we already have 56 facilities, which use only 0.6% of our total power. 

Simmonds told Bridge we're extending our renewable generation, which will help meet future demand. 

The Minister says nine energy projects are going through fast track, and if we weren't expanding generation, then she'd be worried. 

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The Technology Minister says the global demand for more data centres is great, as the Government pushes to bring more here.&nbsp;
Invest New Zealand is looking to attract up to $30 billion in offshore investment in the centres over five years. &nbsp;
It says it could generate $70 billion in broader economic activity and employ up to 3,500 people. &nbsp;
Technology Minister Penny Simmonds told Ryan Bridge the digital economy needs infrastructure – anyone who’s streamed a movie or banked online is part of this digital economy.&nbsp;
She’s offering assurances that we have enough energy to power the data centres, saying that we already have 56 facilities, which use only 0.6% of our total power.&nbsp;
Simmonds told Bridge we're extending our renewable generation, which will help meet future demand.&nbsp;
The Minister says nine energy projects are going through fast track, and if we weren't expanding generation, then she'd be worried.&nbsp;
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Penny Simmonds: Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology on the push to bring more data centres to New Zealand

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The India Business Council isn't surprised to see the Free Trade Agreement have an impact already, before coming into force.

New export numbers show apples are in high demand – volumes jumping 63% on the 2024 season when negotiations began. 

Last month, Matariki Forests sent its first shipment of logs from Bluff to India since 2020. 

Council Chair Edwin Paul told Ryan Bridge there's an increase in general business confidence.

He says there's also a real interest in the likes of mean, wood, honey, and technology.

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The India Business Council isn't surprised to see the Free Trade Agreement have an impact already, before coming into force.
New export numbers show apples are in high demand – volumes jumping 63% on the 2024 season when negotiations began.&nbsp;
Last month, Matariki Forests sent its first shipment of logs from Bluff to India since 2020.&nbsp;
Council Chair Edwin Paul told Ryan Bridge there's an increase in general business confidence.
He says there's also a real interest in the likes of mean, wood, honey, and technology.
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Edwin Paul: India Business Council Chair on the India FTA showing early signs of growth before coming into force

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 7th of July 2026, Invest NZ wants foreign companies to invest $30 billion investment in ai data centres over 5 years, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology Penny Simmonds shares her thoughts. 

The Government says exporters are already experiencing a 'halo effect' of the India FTA, India Business Council Chair Edwin Paul tells Ryan which sectors are already seeing growth. 

Federated Farmers West Coast President Simon Cameron shares his thoughts on the Green Party's policy to ban synthetic fertiliser. 

Plus, Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on Australia's reaction to China launching a long-range ballistic missile into the South Pacific from one of its nuclear-powered submarines. 

Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.          

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 7th of July 2026, Invest NZ wants foreign companies to invest $30 billion investment in ai data centres over 5 years, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology Penny Simmonds shares her thoughts.&nbsp;
The Government says exporters are already experiencing a 'halo effect' of the India FTA, India Business Council Chair Edwin Paul tells Ryan which sectors are already seeing growth.&nbsp;
Federated Farmers West Coast President Simon Cameron shares his thoughts on the Green Party's policy to ban synthetic fertiliser.&nbsp;
Plus, Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on Australia's reaction to China launching a long-range ballistic missile into the South Pacific from one of its nuclear-powered submarines.&nbsp;
Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 07 July 2026 

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Simon Cameron: Federated Farmers West Coast President on the Green Party's policy around rivers and oceans

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