Nathan's bold predictions and his ability to call it as he sees it sets him apart from other New Zealand agri economists. Case in point was his controversial, but ultimately successful $6.00/kg MS 2016/17 milk price forecast. Nathan hails from the Kapiti Coast and cut his economics teeth at the New Zealand Treasury. He graduated from Massey University with a Master of Applied Economics. Nathan's expertise lies in commodity markets, trade economics and economic forecasting. He's also your go to for all things dairy. Outside of work, Nathan is a proud Hurricanes and Wellington Phoenix fan, although being based in Auckland, he now has divided loyalties since Beauden Barrett joined the Blues.