Tag: andrew_hoggard
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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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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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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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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 Zealand Boosts Bird Flu Surveillance with $150,000 for Wildlife Care Facilities
Six accredited wildlife care facilities will share $150,000 in one-off government funding to strengthen New Zealand's bird flu surveillance and response, ministers Tama Potaka and Andrew Hoggard say.
Politics and GovernmentHealthAgricultureEnvironmentFederal Government bird flubiosecuritywildlife care facilitiesTama PotakaAndrew HoggardMinistry for Primary IndustriesNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Proposes Cutting Red Tape for Dietary Supplements Exporters
Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard says proposed rules would let dietary supplement exporters meet only importing country requirements, ending double-up on labelling and composition rules.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeEconomyLegal dietary supplementsAndrew HoggardFood SafetyexportersMinistry for Primary IndustriesregulationNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Passes Bill to Speed Up Agricultural Chemical Approvals
The Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill passed its final reading, streamlining approvals for farmers and growers while maintaining New Zealand's safety and environmental standards.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeEnvironment Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment BillAndrew HoggardFood Safetyagricultural compoundsveterinary medicinesGood Manufacturing PracticeNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Releases Endorsement Criteria for Voluntary Nature and Carbon Markets
Government sets out governance, transparency and independent assessment criteria to give investors and landowners confidence in voluntary nature and carbon schemes.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentBusinessClimate ChangeEconomyEnergyAgriculture voluntary carbon marketsAndrew Hoggardnature restorationbiodiversityenvironmental outcomesprivate investmentNew Zealand Government
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ACT Launches 'Make Farming Fun Again' Campaign with Six Pledges
ACT Agriculture spokesperson Andrew Hoggard launches campaign to cut farm red tape, pledging to scrap Te Mana o te Wai and keep agriculture out of the ETS.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessOther PartiesAgricultureEnvironmentElectionEconomy ACT New ZealandAndrew HoggardMake Farming Fun AgainNicole McKeeNew Zealand farmingTe Mana o te Wai
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New Zealand Government Accepts Seven Recommendations to Cut Food Safety Red Tape for Hospitality Businesses
New Zealand accepts seven Hospitality Sector Review recommendations, moving lower-risk businesses into lighter food safety categories, simplifying control plans, scrapping registration renewals and extending verification periods.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentRegulationEconomyEmployment and Labor Food SafetyHospitality Sector ReviewDavid SeymourAndrew HoggardNew Zealand GovernmentFood Control Plan
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ACT's Hoggard Accuses Greens of Hypocrisy Over Farmer Consultation on RMA Reform
ACT agriculture spokesperson Andrew Hoggard says Green Party outrage over farmer consultation on RMA reform is hypocritical, noting environmental groups were also consulted on the changes.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentAgricultureOther PartiesGeneral PoliticsClimate Change ACT New ZealandAndrew HoggardGreen PartyRMA reformfarmer consultationNew Zealand agriculturerural New Zealand
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Auckland Yellow-Legged Hornet Eradication Enters Crucial Spring Phase
Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says warmer weather could wake surviving hornet queens, urging Aucklanders to report sightings as the eradication response steps up surveillance and trapping.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentAgricultureGeneral PoliticsFederal Government yellow-legged hornetAucklandAndrew Hoggardbiosecurityeradicationpest surveillanceNew Zealand Government
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ACT New Zealand Unveils 2026 Party List, Promotes Andrew Hoggard
ACT Leader David Seymour reveals a 46-strong candidate list for the 2026 election, promoting farmer Andrew Hoggard and recruiting broadcaster Paul Henry among new faces.
Politics and GovernmentElectionOther PartiesGeneral PoliticsEconomy ACT New ZealandDavid Seymour2026 New Zealand electionAndrew HoggardPaul HenryJohn Windsorparty list
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New Zealand Government Pilots AI Tool to Modernize Biosecurity Standards
New Zealand is piloting an AI tool to modernize its import health standards, aiming to streamline processes and enhance biosecurity. The initiative seeks to support farmers and growers by improving access to new plant genetics and boosting agricultural export returns.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessGeneral PoliticsArtificial IntelligenceAgricultureEconomyTrade AIBiosecurityImport Health StandardsAndrew HoggardGovernmentNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Commissions Research to Update Food Safety Rules for Deer Hunters
New Zealand is launching a scientific research program to review food safety regulations for deer hunters. The study aims to replace current blanket restrictions around poison bait stations with evidence-based rules, ensuring continued access and protecting international trade.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsEconomyTradeAgricultureEnvironmentAustralasia Food SafetyHuntingScientific ResearchAndrew HoggardLincoln UniversityBrodifacoumNew Zealand Government
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ACT Stands with Farmers Against 'Left's' Climate Focus
ACT campaigns against the Left's attacks on farmers and climate initiatives, advocating for practical solutions like strengthened biosecurity and restrictions on farm-to-forestry conversions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentAgricultureLocal Government ACT PartyFarmersClimate ChangeBiosecurityForestryAndrew HoggardACT Party NZ