Ashburton Guardian Column
Trade at the heart of National’s plan for the economy
It’s important that local businesses, farmers, and growers have good access to their overseas markets. We know this is particularly true in Mid Canterbury where huge quantities of crops are grown each year and where the dairy industry is growing.
New Zealand has always been a trading nation. Our productive sector and niche companies provide the world with high-quality unique products. As efficient producers with a small domestic market, our focus has to be on larger markets beyond our shores.



