Chris Luxon is promising to double the value of New Zealand's exports in 10 years, if elected.

National's also vowing to pursue Free Trade Agreements, pump up our trade missions and prioritise increasing trade with India.

National trade and export spokesperson Todd McClay says the UAE is interested in doing an exclusive trade deal with New Zealand.

"For the first time in a long time, they want the high-quality protein, the food that we produce."

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Chris Luxon is promising to double the value of New Zealand's exports in 10 years, if elected.
National's also vowing to pursue Free Trade Agreements, pump up our trade missions and prioritise increasing trade with India.
National trade and export spokesperson Todd McClay says the UAE is interested in doing an exclusive trade deal with New Zealand.
"For the first time in a long time, they want the high-quality protein, the food that we produce."
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Todd McClay: National trade and export spokesperson on Luxon promising to double the value of exports

New reports claim Harry and Meghan have pulled their two children, Archie and Lilibet, from school in the UK amid ongoing security concerns.

The family recently moved from the United States to the UK, and their private security team reportedly advised them to make this move.

UK correspondent Enda Brady indicated Harry and Meghan could be looking to 'manufacture' a situation to create some extra pressure - and this will likely cost the taxpayers.

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New reports claim Harry and Meghan have pulled their two children, Archie and Lilibet, from school in the UK amid ongoing security concerns.
The family recently moved from the United States to the UK, and their private security team reportedly advised them to make this move.
UK correspondent Enda Brady indicated Harry and Meghan could be looking to 'manufacture' a situation to create some extra pressure - and this will likely cost the taxpayers.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Harry and Meghan removing their children from UK school amid security concerns

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New data out of Federated Farmers shows profitability is the highest it’s been in a decade, with 72 percent of farmers making a profit and fewer than one in 20 making a loss.

But confidence for the next 12 months has dropped, with many farmers wondering how long these good times can really last.

The Country's Jamie Mackay outlined the survey results further.

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New data out of Federated Farmers shows profitability is the highest it’s been in a decade, with 72 percent of farmers making a profit and fewer than one in 20 making a loss.
But confidence for the next 12 months has dropped, with many farmers wondering how long these good times can really last.
The Country's Jamie Mackay outlined the survey results further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the latest Federated Farmers Confidence survey means for the sector

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There's growing debate about the TMO's role in rugby, with many claiming they'd like to hear less from officials.

Sir Graham Henry was one of the big names to recently claim that less TMO involvement is the way to go, following the latest All Blacks-Springboks clash over the weekend.

International rugby referee and expert Ben O'Keeffe says television match officials still serve a purpose.

"I like having the ability to have the technology available, but it actually comes down to the application of how I actually try and use it."

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There's growing debate about the TMO's role in rugby, with many claiming they'd like to hear less from officials.
Sir Graham Henry was one of the big names to recently claim that less TMO involvement is the way to go, following the latest All Blacks-Springboks clash over the weekend.
International rugby referee and expert Ben O'Keeffe says television match officials still serve a purpose.
"I like having the ability to have the technology available, but it actually comes down to the application of how I actually try and use it."
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Ben O'Keeffe: international rugby referee and expert on whether less TMO influence improves rugby

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Todd McClay: National trade and export spokesperson on Luxon promising to double the value of exports

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