Tag: farming
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Federated Farmers Applauds Government's $400M Roading Resilience Investment
Federated Farmers welcomes the government's $400 million investment in provincial highway resilience. The funding targets critical weak spots, improving rural road infrastructure against severe weather events, a long-standing call from the organization.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWeatherGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportationEnvironment Federated FarmersGovernmentRoadingInfrastructureResilienceWaioweka GorgeTākaka Hillfarmingelection
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Government Boosts Wilding Pine Control with $79 Million Investment
New Zealand's government commits an additional $79 million, totaling $109 million, to combat wilding pines over three years. Federated Farmers hails the funding as a major breakthrough for environmental protection and agriculture.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentAgriculture Wilding PinesGovernment FundingFederated FarmersPest ControlEnvironmental Protectionfarmingelection
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Government Unveils Pathways to Boost Private Investment in Farmer Biodiversity Efforts
New government pathways will encourage private investment in farmer-led biodiversity protection and climate change mitigation. Federated Farmers welcomes the move, aligning with their proposals for a New Zealand biodiversity credit system.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentAgriculture Federated FarmersBiodiversity ProtectionClimate ChangePrivate InvestmentEnvironmental Creditsfarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Urges Bay of Plenty Councils to Act on Reform, Warns Against Tauranga-Dominated Super Council
Federated Farmers warns Bay of Plenty councils to act on local government reform within three months or risk a Tauranga-dominated super council. They advocate for separate city and rural unitary councils to protect rural interests and finances.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmental ManagementState Governments Federated FarmersBay of PlentyTaurangaLocal Government ReformUnitary CouncilsRural Policyfarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Urges Swift Southland Council Reform Amid Government Deadline
Federated Farmers urges Southland councils to meet a three-month government deadline for reform, advocating for a two-unitary-authority model to better serve ratepayers and streamline environmental management before Wellington steps in.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsAustralasiaEconomyEnvironment SouthlandFederated FarmersLocal GovernmentCouncil ReformChris DillonUnitary Authorityfarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Warns Government on Freshwater Reform Deadline
With six months until the election, Federated Farmers warns the government is running out of time to fix freshwater rules and the Resource Management Act, causing uncertainty for farmers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyEnvironmentAgricultureLegalElection Federated FarmersFreshwater ManagementResource Management ActGovernment Policyfarming
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Federated Farmers Urges Urgent Action on Canterbury Local Government Reform
Federated Farmers is calling on Canterbury council leaders to urgently propose a locally driven local government reform plan. The group opposes a single Christchurch-centric super region and advocates for separate unitary councils to protect rural representation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsAgricultureLegalAustralasiaEnvironment Government and PoliticsFederated FarmersCanterburyLocal Government ReformBex GreenResource Management Actfarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Petition for KiwiSaver Access for Young Farmers
Federated Farmers launches a petition urging the Government to change KiwiSaver rules, allowing young farmers to use their savings to buy farms, livestock, or homes, aiming to boost their careers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureEconomy Federated FarmersKiwiSaverRichard McIntyreNational FieldaysPetitionFarmingGovernment
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Waikato Farmers Voice Concerns Over New PC1 Interim Decision
Federated Farmers raise concerns over the Environment Court's interim decision on Waikato's Plan Change 1, citing potential impacts on farmers and the need for practical, affordable rules.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentAgricultureLegalAustralasiaState Governments WaikatoPlan Change 1Federated FarmersEnvironment CourtPhil SherwoodFarmingResource Consent