Tag: agriculture
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NZ Food Network Annual Report: 7.3 Million Kilograms of Food Distributed, One in Three Households Face Food Insecurity
NZ Food Network's 2026 Annual Report reveals 7.3 million kilograms of food distributed as 14.3 million meal equivalents, while Hunger Monitor research finds one in three households experienced food insecurity.
BusinessHealthSocial IssuesEnvironmentAgricultureEconomy NZ Food Networkfood insecurityfood rescueHunger MonitorFood Hubsfood waste
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Rural Mobile Coverage Going Backwards Since 3G Shutdown, Farmers Say
Federated Farmers survey of nearly 650 farmers finds half of farms have mobile coverage on less than half their property, with many unable to reliably reach 111.
BusinessScience & TechnologyAgricultureComputers and InternetSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Federated FarmersMark Hooper3G shutdownrural mobile coverageRural Connectivity Surveyemergency servicesfarmingelection
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Labour Says Auckland Family $6,302 a Year Worse Off Under National
Labour Campaign Chair Kieran McAnulty says the extra cost is more than $120 a week, as the party pushes a Cost of Living Action Plan of free GP visits, capped fares and a fuel tax freeze.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyElectionGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesTransportationEmployment and LaborEnergyEducationLabour PartyAgricultureHealth New Zealand Labour PartyChristopher LuxonKieran McAnultycost of livingAucklandNational Partyprescription chargesChris HipkinsDavid SeymourWinston Peterspublic transport faresCost of Living Action PlanMedicardfuel taxschool lunchesFederated Farmersrural school busesGreg Andersonfarmingfuel tax freeze
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National Pledges New Hauraki Gulf Marine Reserve, $20m Fish Tech Fund
National's fisheries policy would create a marine reserve off Waiheke Island, expand Goat Island, ban commercial fishing in Hauraki Gulf High Protection Areas and rule out a recreational fishing licence.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentElectionGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgriculture New Zealand National PartyTodd McClayTama PotakaHauraki GulfMarine ReserveFisheries PolicyGoat Island Marine ReserveNZ National Party
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National Pledges $300m in Loans for Water Storage and $10m Fertiliser Fund
Federated Farmers welcomes the water storage scheme, saying early government support is needed to get projects past consenting, construction risk and finance hurdles.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsElectionAgricultureTradeEnvironmentEconomy New Zealand National PartyTodd McClayMike Butterickwater storagefertiliser securityirrigationNew Zealand agricultureNZ National PartyFederated FarmersColin HurstRichard DawkinsNational PartyCanterburyfarming
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ACT Pledges Fight to Keep Agriculture in Year 11 Curriculum
ACT's Andrew Hoggard says Agricultural and Horticultural Science will not remain a standalone Year 11 subject, vowing to campaign to keep it as food and fibre exports are forecast to hit $64.3 billion.
Politics and GovernmentEducationAgricultureOther PartiesEconomy ACT New ZealandAndrew HoggardAgricultural and Horticultural ScienceYear 11 curriculumErica StanfordFeilding High Schoolfood and fibre exports
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Massey Veterinary Science Places to Rise to 140 Domestic Students from 2027
New Zealand boosts funded domestic veterinary science places at Massey University from 125 to 140 a year from 2027, with a $6 million grant to offset lost international fee revenue.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEducationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborAgriculture Massey UniversityPenny Simmondsveterinary scienceTertiary EducationPalmerston NorthEducation and Training Act 2020New Zealand Government
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New Zealand Food and Fibre Exports Hit Record $65.2 Billion
New Zealand food and fibre exports reached a record $65.2 billion in the year to 30 June 2026, up 8 per cent, with dairy, meat and wool, and horticulture all posting gains.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentTradeAgricultureEconomyEnvironment New Zealand food and fibre exportsTodd McClayMinistry for Primary Industriesdairy exportsmeat and wool exportsNew Zealand-India free trade agreementhorticulture exportsNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Strengthens Support for Pacific RSE Workers With Wellbeing Training
Immigration New Zealand rolls out wellbeing training, a Cultural Awareness Framework and accommodation standards work to support Pacific workers and employers in the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEmployment and LaborAgricultureSocial Issues Recognised Seasonal Employer schemeImmigration New ZealandPacific workersToso Vaka o ManūLoua Wardwellbeing traininghorticulture and viticulture
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Greenpeace Timeline Alleges Three Years of 'War on Freshwater' Under Luxon Coalition
Greenpeace Aotearoa's Russel Norman publishes a week-by-week timeline alleging the Luxon coalition weakened freshwater protections, from clean water rules to methane targets, over nearly three years.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentHealthBusinessGeneral PoliticsClimate ChangeAgricultureLegalSocial Issues Greenpeace AotearoaRussel NormanChristopher LuxonFreshwater pollutionResource Management ActFonterraMethane emissionsGreenpeace
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New Zealand Government Moves to End Prolonged Confinement of Dogs
New Zealand seeks public feedback on rules allowing $500 fines for owners who keep dogs confined in cages, crates and kennels for extremely long periods.
Politics and GovernmentAgricultureGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal Animal WelfareDogsNew Zealand GovernmentAndrew HoggardSPCAInfringement NoticeConsultation
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Greenpeace Publishes Timeline of Three Years of Luxon Government Environmental Rollbacks
Russel Norman's week-by-week account runs from the cancellation of the NZ Battery Project in December 2023 to the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill passed in September 2026.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeAgricultureEnergyLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsLegal Greenpeace AotearoaRussel NormanChristopher LuxonNew Zealand environment policyResource Management ActFreshwater pollutionGreenpeaceclimate change policyEmissions Trading Schememethane reduction target
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Police Probe $130,000 Copper Theft Spree Targeting North Canterbury Irrigators
Canterbury Police have identified 12 copper cable thefts from centre pivot and lateral irrigation systems across North Canterbury, with reported losses exceeding $130,000 as farmers recommission irrigators.
Law EnforcementAgricultureLegal New Zealand Policecopper theftNorth CanterburyirrigationPeter CooperSwannanoaDarfield
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New Zealand's Greenhouse Gas Levels Hit Record Highs as Government Report Warns of Worsening Impacts
New Zealand's latest State of the Climate Report shows record greenhouse gas concentrations, 1.36C of warming and shrinking glaciers, while Greenpeace accuses the Government of policies that increase pollution.
EnvironmentClimate ChangePolitics and GovernmentAgricultureEnergyTransportationSocial Issues State of the Climate ReportGreenpeace Aotearoagreenhouse gas emissionsmethaneBaring HeadGreenpeace
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Greens Announce Plan to Protect Hauraki Gulf, End Commercial Fishing Carve-Outs
Green Party unveils plan to close commercial fishing carve-outs, phase out bottom trawling and protect 30% of the Hauraki Gulf by 2030, with a Bill released today.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentOther PartiesElectionAgricultureSocial Issues Hauraki GulfGreen PartyChlöe Swarbrickbottom trawlingmarine protectioncommercial fishingTīkapa Moana
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One News NZ Leaders’ Debate 2026: Full Transcript — Part 6 of 7
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Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentElectionGeneral PoliticsArtificial IntelligenceClimate ChangeEnergyAgriculture 1News Leaders' DebateChristopher LuxonChris HipkinsAI regulationcopyrightintellectual propertyprivacydata centresconservation land miningbottom trawlingagricultural emissionsETSnet zero 2050renewable energyLNG import terminalNew Zealand politicsclimate policyenvironment policyfull transcript
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Federated Farmers Back National's Electrify NZ 2.0, Citing Energy Costs
Federated Farmers endorse National's Electrify NZ 2.0, saying energy is a major election concern for farmers who want simpler rules to sell solar power to any buyer.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyElectionAgricultureEnvironment Federated FarmersElectrify NZ 2.0Greg Andersonsolar energyrenewable energyenergy policyfarming
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TENDERS & AWARDS #12 | 2 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has opened a substantial Whakatāne flood-protection package, while new public-sector work spans solar generation, water treatment, specialist construction, council regulatory services and farm biosecurity.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyEnvironmentEnergyEducationTransportationAgriculture NZ public-sector procurementtenderscontract awardsBay of Plenty Regional CouncilWhakatāne flood protectionUniversity of Waikato solarEarth Sciences New ZealandWhangārei District CouncilWaipā District CouncilBiosecurity New ZealandNZTAMinistry of EducationŌpōtiki District CouncilHealth New ZealandWellington City CouncilREANNZCrown Infrastructure DeliveryHorizons Regional CouncilTENDERS & AWARDS
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New Zealand Updates American Foulbrood Pest Management Plan
New Zealand is updating its National American Foulbrood Pest Management Plan with industry-driven changes to hive identification, reporting and compliance, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentTrade American foulbroodAndrew HoggardbeekeepingbiosecurityapicultureHoney and Bees NZNew Zealand Government
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Southland and Clutha Farmers Get Government Support After Wettest Winter Since 1980
Government classifies extreme wet and cold conditions across Southland and the Clutha District as a medium-scale adverse event, unlocking up to $50,000 in support and tax relief for farmers.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherAgricultureGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentSocial Issues SouthlandClutha Districtmedium-scale adverse eventTodd McClayMark PattersonRural Support TrustMinistry for Primary IndustriesNew Zealand Government
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Federated Farmers Calls for 10 National Farming Standards
Federated Farmers urges political parties to back 10 national farming standards after ACT announces policy, saying consistent rules would cut red tape and the cost of food.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureElectionEnvironmentOther Parties Federated FarmersACTAndrew HoggardColin Hurstnational farming standardsNew Zealand agriculturefreshwater limitsfarming
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New Farm Safety Codes Give Farmers Clarity, Federated Farmers Says
Federated Farmers welcomes two new Approved Codes of Practice on agricultural roles and responsibilities and safe farm vehicle operation, launched by Minister Brooke van Velden and effective 1 April 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureEmployment and LaborLegalFederal Government Federated FarmersBrooke van VeldenGreg AndersonApproved Codes of Practicefarm safetyWorkSafeHealth and Safety at Work Act 2015farmingelection
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New Farm Safety Codes of Practice Launched by Minister Brooke van Velden
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden launches two Approved Codes of Practice to help farmers, growers and contractors prepare for health and safety law changes from 1 April 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborAgricultureLegal Brooke van VeldenApproved Codes of PracticeHealth and Safety at Work Act 2015Farm SafetyWorkSafeNew Zealand Government
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Central Otago Councillors Reject Sewage Sludge Plan for Lauder Farmland
Central Otago District Council drops a plan to spread treated human wastewater sludge on Lauder farmland after rural residents' anger, with ratepayer savings shrinking from $600,000 to $182,000.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentAgricultureState GovernmentsSocial Issues Federated FarmersCentral Otago District Councilsewage sludgeLauderManuherekia catchmentAnna GillespieCromwell wastewater treatment plantfarmingelection
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New Zealand Government Announces $1.7 Million Funding to Cut Food Waste and Emissions
Environment Minister Nicola Grigg announces $1.7 million for three projects to reduce food waste, cutting methane emissions across households, food production and hospitality.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeAgricultureEnergy Nicola Griggfood wastemethane emissionsWasteMINZNZ Food Waste Champions 12.3 TrustRestaurant Association of New ZealandNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Government Announces $1.7 Million Funding Boost to Cut Food Waste and Emissions
Environment Minister Nicola Grigg announces $1.7 million for three projects to reduce food waste, cutting methane emissions across households, food production and hospitality.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeAgricultureEnergy Nicola Griggfood wastemethane emissionsWasteMINZNZ Food Waste Champions 12.3 TrustRestaurant Association of New ZealandNew Zealand Government
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CAA Insight: Helicopter Struck Obscured Power Lines After Pilot Skipped Reconnaissance Flight
A Robinson R44 pilot spraying farmland struck obscured transmission lines on a fourth run, prompting a CAA safety insight urging pilots not to skip the reconnaissance flight.
TransportationAccidents and SafetyAgricultureEnergy Civil Aviation Authority of New ZealandRobinson R44agricultural sprayingtransmission linesaviation safetyreconnaissance flighthelicopter accident
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Federated Farmers Slams Plan to Spread Sewage Sludge on Otago Farmland
Central Otago District Council votes on trucking thousands of cubic metres of treated human effluent from Alexandra and Cromwell to Lauder farmland, drawing Federated Farmers' ire.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentAgricultureState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Federated FarmersCentral Otago District Councilsewage sludgeLauderManuherekia catchmentAnna GillespieOtago Regional Councilfarmingelection
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New Councillors Appointed to Strengthen Game Animal Council
Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager appoints Lisa Chase and Simon Cameron to the Game Animal Council for one-year terms to support hunter-led game animal management.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentAgricultureGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial Issues Game Animal CouncilJames MeagerLisa ChaseSimon CameronHerds of Special InterestHunting and FishingNew Zealand Government
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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 24 September 2026
Fonterra pairs NZ$1.8b underlying profit with NZ$19.6b cash return and fresh NZ$1b South Island investment; NZX 50 closes down 0.31%
BusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsAgricultureBanking FonterraNZX 50NZ dollarFarmgate Milk PriceSouth Island investmentReserve BankStats NZdairyNew Zealand economyNZX