Tag: colin_hurst
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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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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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Farmer Confidence High on Profit, Shaky on Year Ahead
Federated Farmers' July survey of 634 farms finds 72% turning a profit, the best in a decade, but nearly 30% expect conditions to worsen, with dairy and arable farmers most worried.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentAgricultureEconomyEmployment and LaborEnvironmentElection Federated FarmersColin Hurstfarmer confidence surveyNew Zealand agriculturedairy farmingarable farmingfarm profitabilityfarming
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Federated Farmers Elects Colin Hurst as National President, Sandra Faulkner as Vice President
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
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South Canterbury Farmers Criticize Proposed Police Cuts
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
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Federated Farmers Applauds Review of Freshwater Regulations
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