Tag: colin_hurst

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 Government Law Enforcement Social Issues State Governments Federated Farmers Colin Hurst Waimate Canterbury Police Rural Crime Aoraki Policing District Public 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 Government Environment Agriculture State Governments Federated Farmers freshwater regulations Colin Hurst Te Mana o Te Wai Resource Management Act Government review environmental policy