Tag: farmers

• NZ First Demands Pause on Waikato Plan Change 1 to Protect Farmers

  7 Jul 2026 1:34 p.m. · Source: New Zealand First

  New Zealand First calls for an immediate halt to Waikato Regional Council's Plan Change 1, arguing it's an outdated "bureaucratic death sentence" for over 4500 farmers, threatening food production and increasing costs amidst a cost-of-living crisis.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyAgricultureSocial IssuesLegal New Zealand FirstWaikato Regional CouncilPlan Change 1FarmersResource Management ActShane JonesNZ FirstElection

• New Zealand Farmers' Lives Under Scrutiny Ahead of 2026 Survey

  5 Jun 2026 10:45 a.m. · Source: Statistics New Zealand

  Statistics New Zealand data offers a snapshot of farmers' lives, revealing employment trends, job satisfaction, and income ahead of the 2026 Agricultural Production Survey. The sector remains crucial to New Zealand's economy.

  BusinessPolitics and GovernmentMediaEconomyEmployment and LaborAgricultureGeneral Politics FarmersEmploymentIncomeJob SatisfactionStatistics New Zealand

• Resource Consent Costs Reach 'Breaking Point' for New Zealand Farmers, Survey Shows

  29 Oct 2025 4:01 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

  A new survey reveals that New Zealand farmers face exorbitant costs and complex processes for resource consents, averaging nearly $45,000 for new permits. Federated Farmers is calling for urgent government intervention to address the 'breaking point' situation.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyLegalAgricultureAustralasiaState Governments Federated FarmersResource ConsentsFarmersGovernment InterventionCanterburyRMA Reform

• Taranaki Farmers Urged to Increase Vigilance Amid Rising Thefts

  28 Oct 2025 2:37 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

  Police in Taranaki are advising farmers to be more vigilant following an increase in reported thefts. They recommend securing properties, recording serial numbers, and reporting suspicious activity to prevent crime.

  Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Taranakifarmerstheftcrime preventionNew Zealand Policeproperty crimeBrad Pollock

• ACT Stands with Farmers Against 'Left's' Climate Focus

  14 Jun 2025 6:46 a.m. · Source: ACT New Zealand

  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

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