Tag: colin_hurst

• Federated Farmers Elects Colin Hurst as National President, Sandra Faulkner as Vice President

  25 Jun 2026 1:19 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

  South Canterbury farmer Colin Hurst has been elected national president of Federated Farmers, with Gisborne's Sandra Faulkner as vice president. Hurst pledges to amplify farmers' voices amidst complex challenges, building on the organization's 127-year legacy.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgricultureLegalSocial Issues Colin HurstSandra FaulknerFederated FarmersRural AdvocacyLegislative Reformfarmingelection

• South Canterbury Farmers Criticize Proposed Police Cuts

  20 Aug 2025 2:29 a.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

  Farmers in South Canterbury join the backlash against proposed police cuts, echoing concerns from the north. They fear reduced response capabilities and increased crime in rural areas.

  Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesState Governments Federated FarmersColin HurstWaimateCanterbury PoliceRural CrimeAoraki Policing DistrictPublic Safety

• Federated Farmers Applauds Review of Freshwater Regulations

  29 May 2025 3:13 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

  Federated Farmers welcomes the government's review of freshwater regulations, calling the previous rules unworkable. Consultation is open until 27 July.

  Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentAgricultureState Governments Federated Farmersfreshwater regulationsColin HurstTe Mana o Te WaiResource Management ActGovernment reviewenvironmental policy

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