Tag: federated_farmers
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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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Southland Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick to Stand for New Zealand First
Southland dairy farmer and Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick has been announced as the New Zealand First candidate for the Southland Electorate in the upcoming general election, bringing his rural advocacy experience to the political stage.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsElectionAgricultureEconomyAustralasia Jason HerrickNew Zealand FirstSouthland ElectorateFederated FarmersPoliticsElections
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Federated Farmers Urges Councils to Lead Local Government Reform
Federated Farmers welcomes a three-month government window for councils to propose structural reforms, advocating for a unitary council model to reduce costs and improve representation for New Zealand's provincial and metropolitan communities.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyAgricultureLegalAustralasia Federated FarmersLocal GovernmentSandra FaulknerUnitary CouncilsPublic PolicyPolitics
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Resource Consent Costs Reach 'Breaking Point' for New Zealand Farmers, Survey Shows
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
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New Zealand Farmers Face Connectivity Crisis, Survey Reveals
A recent survey by Federated Farmers reveals that rural New Zealand is facing a connectivity crisis, with mobile coverage averaging only 57% of farmland and unreliable internet services.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaEconomyComputers and InternetTradeAgriculture Federated FarmersRural Connectivity SurveyMark HooperStarlinkNAITTelecommunications
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Federated Farmers Warns of Carbon Forestry Impact on Central North Island
Federated Farmers Whanganui urges the government to strengthen rules to prevent whole-farm carbon forestry conversions on productive land, citing concerns over economic impact and rural communities.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyClimate ChangeAgriculture Federated Farmerscarbon forestryCentral North IslandBen FraserEmissions Trading SchemeWhanganuiLand Use
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RNZ Interview Dropout Highlights Rural Connectivity Concerns
Federated Farmers' concerns about rural connectivity were underscored when spokesperson Mark Hooper's RNZ interview was disrupted by connection issues, highlighting the digital divide.
Science & TechnologyBusinessMediaAgricultureComputers and Internet RNZFederated Farmersrural connectivityChorusMark HooperTaranakiNine to Noon
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Hawke’s Bay Farmer Slams Carbon Forestry Rules
Federated Farmers Hawke’s Bay meat & wool chair Anthea Yule says the government has missed an opportunity to stop the conversion of productive farmland into carbon forestry, which will negatively impact rural communities.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentAgriculture Hawke’s Baycarbon forestryFederated FarmersAnthea YuleEnvironment Select CommitteeEmissions Trading SchemeLand Use
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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 Accuses Greenpeace of Misleading Public on Glyphosate
Federated Farmers accuses Greenpeace of spreading misinformation about glyphosate levels, stating that New Zealand's food system is safe and that Greenpeace is prioritizing fear over facts with alarmist headlines.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyAgricultureEnvironmentSocial Issues Federated FarmersGreenpeaceglyphosateDavid Birkettfood safetyMinistry for Primary Industries
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Carbon Forestry Rules Still Too Lax, Says Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers criticizes a parliamentary report on carbon forestry, saying it fails to protect productive farmland from pine forests and expressing disappointment over loopholes in proposed regulations.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentBusinessAgriculture Federated Farmerscarbon forestryRichard DawkinsEnvironment Select CommitteeEmissions Trading SchemeLand Use Capability
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New Seasonal Work Visas to Boost Agriculture
Federated Farmers announce new seasonal work visas to improve farmers' access to skilled staff, addressing workforce needs and productivity during peak seasons.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureEmployment and LaborTradeState Governments Federated Farmersseasonal work visasKarl DeanErica StanfordGlobal Workforce Seasonal VisaPeak Seasonal Visa
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New Zealand Farm Confidence Soars After Policy Changes and Market Gains
A new survey from Federated Farmers shows confidence soaring among farmers in New Zealand, thanks to lower interest rates, strong commodity prices, and government action on red tape.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentAgricultureEconomyState Governments Farm Confidence SurveyFederated FarmersWayne LangfordEconomic ConditionsDairy PricesGovernment Regulation
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Federated Farmers Urges Support for Flood-Hit Farmers
Federated Farmers is calling for public support to aid flood-affected farmers in Nelson and Tasman. President Wayne Langford witnessed extensive damage, with some farms unrecognizable. Donations to the Farmers Adverse Events Trust are encouraged.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherAgricultureAustralasiaDisastersState Governments Federated FarmersWayne LangfordKerry IrvineNelsonTasmanFarmers Adverse Events TrustNatural Disaster
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Terry Copeland Steps Down as Federated Farmers CEO
After seven years as CEO, Terry Copeland is stepping down from Federated Farmers. Wayne Langford praised Copeland's leadership during crises and his work improving internal processes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgriculture Terry CopelandFederated FarmersWayne LangfordPrimary Industries NZ Summit and AwardsMycoplasma BovisAppointments
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Federated Farmers Call for Rejection of 'Ute Tax 2.0'
Federated Farmers urges Revenue Minister Simon Watts to reject proposed Fringe Benefit Tax changes, which they say could cost farmers thousands annually, branding it a potential 'Ute Tax 2.0'.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureEconomyFederal GovernmentTrade Federated FarmersSimon WattsFringe Benefit TaxFBTUte TaxTaxationFarm
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Federated Farmers Demand Rates Overhaul to Alleviate Rural Burden
Federated Farmers is advocating for an overhaul of council funding and spending, calling for fair rates for rural ratepayers, and urging voters to back candidates committed to capping rate increases at inflation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentState GovernmentsEconomyAgriculture Federated FarmersSandra FaulknerLocal GovernmentRatesRuralElectionsClimate Policy
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New Zealand Farmers Welcome Restrictions on Carbon Forestry
The New Zealand Government introduces legislation to curb carbon forestry on productive farmland, a move welcomed by Federated Farmers after their ‘Save our Sheep’ campaign.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentAgriculture Federated Farmerscarbon forestryToby WilliamsEmissions Trading SchemeSave our SheepLegislation
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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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Federated Farmers Cautiously Optimistic About Fish & Game Reforms
Federated Farmers are cautiously optimistic about proposed Fish & Game reforms, but concerns remain about the organization's role in political advocacy and the use of compulsory license fees.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentAgricultureAustralasiaState Governments Federated FarmersFish & GameJames MeagerRichard McIntyreJason HerrickHuntingFishing
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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
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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