Tag: federated_farmers
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Federated Farmers Endorses National's Plan to Streamline On-Farm Solar Installations
Federated Farmers backs National's plan to make small-scale solar a permitted activity, cutting red tape and costs for farmers. This move, a key election platform recommendation, aims to boost on-farm energy generation and profitability.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnergyAgricultureElection Federated FarmersNational PartySolar EnergyFarmingEnergy PolicyRegulation
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Federated Farmers Urges Bold Conservation Law Reform
Federated Farmers advocates for modernizing New Zealand's conservation laws, arguing current legislation is outdated and hinders efforts. They support pragmatic reforms to improve environmental outcomes, reduce taxpayer burden, and enable economic activities like grazing, countering activist "scaremongering."
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentLegalAgricultureElection Federated FarmersConservation ReformRichard DawkinsSimon CameronDepartment of ConservationGrazingfarming
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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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Waikato Dairy Farmer Danielle Hovmand Named Top Emerging Primary Sector Leader
Young Waikato dairy farmer Danielle Hovmand won the Primary Industries New Zealand Emerging Leader Award. Judges praised her selfless leadership, community involvement, and dedication to helping others succeed, highlighting her significant contributions to the primary sector.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentAgricultureEconomyEducationSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsEmployment and Labor Danielle HovmandPrimary Industries New Zealand Emerging Leader AwardFederated FarmersWaikatoDairy farmingLeadershipfarmingelection
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Primary Industries Awards Celebrate New Zealand's Top Food and Fibre Leaders
New Zealand's primary sector honored its top contributors at the annual Primary Industries Awards in Auckland. Jim van der Poel received the Outstanding Contribution award, alongside other leaders recognized for their impact on rural communities, journalism, and innovation.
BusinessScience & TechnologyMediaEnvironmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationDigital and Print PublishingComputers and Internet Primary Industries AwardsDairy IndustryRural SupportAgricultural JournalismInnovationAgricultureFederated Farmersfarmingelection
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Ministers Back Waikato Farmers Against Plan Change 1 Concerns
Federated Farmers welcomes support from Shane Jones and Todd McClay, who voiced deep concerns over Waikato Region Plan Change 1's impact on farmers at the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit, promising action to align rules with new RMA reforms.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgricultureLegal Federated FarmersShane JonesTodd McClayWaikato Region Plan Change 1Primary Industries New Zealand SummitResource Management Actfarmingelection
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Government Offers Hope to Waikato Farmers Over Plan Change 1 Rules
The Government will consider options for Waikato farmers affected by old planning rules, offering fresh hope. Minister Todd McClay announced officials will advise on aligning regional planning with new national systems, a move welcomed by Federated Farmers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsAgricultureEnvironmentEconomy Federated FarmersWaikatoPlan Change 1Todd McClayEnvironmental Policyfarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Calls for Pause on Waikato Plan Change 1 Amid Reform Conflicts
Federated Farmers urges the government to pause Waikato's Plan Change 1, citing outdated rules, significant farmer compliance burdens, and conflicts with ongoing national resource management and local government reforms.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyLegalEnvironmentAgriculture Federated FarmersWaikatoPlan Change 1FarmingResource ManagementEnvironmental Policyelection
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Government to Review FENZ Funding Amid Farmer Concerns
The New Zealand Government is reviewing Fire and Emergency New Zealand's funding model following calls from Federated Farmers. Farmers are concerned about rising levy costs and declining rural services, urging a broader review of service levels.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgricultureEmployment and LaborLegal Federated FarmersFire and Emergency New ZealandFENZfundingrural servicesinsurance leviesfarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Endorses ACT Party's Rural Crime Crackdown
Federated Farmers backs ACT Party's rural crime plan, including a dedicated police unit, 100,000 extra patrol hours, and expanded Text 111 services. The group also supports increased penalties for rustlers and poachers, and reviving the Rural Lookout app.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesAgricultureComputers and Internet Federated FarmersACT PartyRural CrimeNew Zealand PoliceKarl DeanText 111farmingelection
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Government Boosts Rural Adverse Event Preparedness with $160,000 Funding
Federated Farmers welcomes the government's $160,000 investment in rural adverse event preparedness. The funding will support 16 Rural Advisory Groups, Taskforce Kiwi, and rural leaders, strengthening community resilience and emergency response capabilities across New Zealand.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsAgricultureEducation Federated FarmersRural Advisory GroupsAdverse EventsGovernment FundingEmergency ManagementTaskforce Kiwifarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Backs ACT's Split-Gas Emissions Approach
Federated Farmers welcomes ACT's plan for a split-gas approach to New Zealand's Paris Agreement targets and domestic emissions budgets, arguing the current all-gas reduction target is costly and unrealistic for farmers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyClimate ChangeAgriculture Federated FarmersACTSplit-Gas ApproachParis AgreementEmissionsMethanefarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Endorses ACT's Rural Workforce Visa to Tackle Farm Labor Shortages
Federated Farmers backs ACT's Rural Workforce Visa proposal, aiming to attract migrant workers and ease farm labor shortages by offering a clear residency pathway. The group seeks clarification on visa terms while opposing a separate seasonal visa levy.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborEconomyAgricultureCanadaAustralia Federated FarmersACTRural Workforce Visaimmigrationlabor shortagesfarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Backs National's QEII Funding Pledge
Federated Farmers applauds National Party's pledge to double QEII National Trust funding. This move would boost conservation on private land, addressing growing demand and leveraging significant landowner contributions for biodiversity protection.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentAgricultureElectionNational Party Federated FarmersQEII National Trustconservationfundingbiodiversityfarming
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Federated Farmers Unveils Five-Point Election Plan to Boost Agriculture
Federated Farmers launched 'Backing Kiwi Farmers,' a five-point election platform for the next government, aiming to double farm productivity, cut costs, and improve environmental outcomes ahead of the November election.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgricultureEnvironmentEducation Federated FarmersElection PrioritiesFarm ProductivityNational FieldaysLocal Government Reformfarmingelection
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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.
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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